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  • Richard Francis avatar

    Desperate For God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 34,718 views

    As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

    Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "As The Hart....so"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

    Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Thy God?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Never doubt where God is when you’re going through a battle.

    PSALM 42:1-11 “WHERE IS THY GOD?” A) The Psalmist says in v.7 ....... What does that mean? * That means there are times when over and over again there are waves of trouble after another wave of trouble! * There is one wave of discouragement after another wave of discouragement! * There is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Highs And Lows Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,806 views

    Sermon in response to a community-wide flood to help people seek refuge in the Lord.

    Living with Highs and Lows Psalm 42 Rev. Brian Bill 1/13/08 If you’ve been adversely affected by the flood this week would you please stand so that we can let you know how much we love you and care about you? Now, if you’re still high and dry after the flood, would you please stand? I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Hope Thou In God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,955 views

    Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

    Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Wandering In The Spiritual Desert

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 32,471 views

    Psalm 42 gives us encouragement in times of spiritual dryness.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been to the point in your walk with the Lord that just did not seem to be going anywhere? Did you or do you feel like you are wandering in the desert in circles, thirsting for water? • There are times in our lives when we can feel very empty spiritually, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember The Taste Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,221 views

    What’s the best way to deal with suffering? In this Psalm gives us a suprising lesson and a powerful insight into God’s healing power.

    OPEN: Years ago, in an old stoddy community, a new doctor came to town. It was said he could cure anything and anybody, and everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Sweeny, the town skeptic. Well, old Mr. Sweeny went to this ’miracle doctor’ to prove that he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

    Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Desperate Enough For God That We Are Chasing After Him?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    I your hunger for God stronger than it is for the world?

    Desperate Enough For God That We Are Chasing After Him? Sunday April 28, 2002 Psalms 42:1-11 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and stand before him? 3 Day and night, I have only tears for food, while my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "What To Do When God Disappears”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    “What to do When God Disappears” There are three things you can do.

    “What to do When God Disappears” August 2, 2009 Psalm 42 God had disappeared – or so it must have seemed to David. He was the one who had sat under the night stars with his sheep and communed with God. With the starry host overhead by night and the meadows filled with flowers and romping ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Vision 2010

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    In this New Year (2010) will we take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a genuine hunger and thirst for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the Body of Christ.

    Introduction: Something’s happening ... This last week I began reading a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving all across the world. His observations are a wake-up call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is God In Our Grief? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,369 views

    The earthquake in Haiti has brought home the reality of suffering on a massive scale. In the big things, and in the smaller things, where is God in grief and mourning?

    Sermon for CATM – January 17, 2010 – God and Suffering: Where is God in our Grief and Mourning? Haiti. A country known for its poverty and its desperate need. Yvonne Martin, a nurse from Elmira Ontario and a missionary within my denomination, the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. Yvonne ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Passionate Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    This message explores the question, "What are you passionate about?"

    If I were to ask you, “What is your passion?” How would you answer? Passion is an emotion - its something or someone that we feel strongly about. I think we can be passionate about a lot of things... I see a lot of people that are passionate for sports. Okay, I confess, I am one of those... In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luis Cortes avatar

    Anhelando Su Precensia

    Contributed by Luis Cortes on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 76,961 views

    This sermon is about the need to seek God with all our hearts.

    Anhelando Su Presencia (Salmos 42.1-2) Anhelar es desear algo con pasión. Hay quienes anhelan riquezas, gloria, fama, reconocimiento, poder, placeres mundanales. Pero hay quienes ponen todo esto a un lado y su anhelo mayor es experimentar la presencia de Dios en sus vidas. Para poder estar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Answers We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    A Message from Psalms 42 speaking to the trials and troubles which we encounter.

    The Answers We Need Psalms 42:1-11 * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist