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When God Is Silent
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
God keeps secrets
A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us from temptation; “curiosity kills the cat.” 6. To preserve their relationship. 7. Because they love ...read more
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2. Why Is God Silent? Lesson 1
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
Know how God speaks
A. WHY ARE PEOPLE SILENT TO US? 1. Angry. Learn to interpret the sounds of silence. 2. They want you to learn (seeing what you will do). 3. They have already told you. 4. They disagree with what you previously said. 5. They are taking time to think before answering. 6. Talking is ...read more
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3. Why Can't I See God? Lesson 2
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him
A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a policeman. 1. Information, they would not recognize God if they saw Him. 2. Curiosity, desire for knowledge they don’t have. 3. Personal fulfillment, ...read more
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4. Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . ...read more
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5. Why Can't I See Miracles" Lesson 4
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
God does not do miracles because we ask for them, but for His purpose.
A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE 1. They want everything God has for them. 2. They are emotionally based: excitable, enthusiastic. 3. Fanaticism, not rationally based. 4. Running on empty and need reassurance. 5. Untaught in the Word. 6. Wrong relationship to ...read more
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6. Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
What are God's reasons for not answering?
A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I ...read more
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7. Where Is God When I Need Him? Lesson 6
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
How does God intervene?
A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would happen? 4. Doesn’t God care enough to protect them? 5. Couldn’t God have prevented this tragedy? 6. Why didn’t God do ...read more
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8. Why Doesn't The Bible Make Sense" Lesson 7
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
Why people have difficulty with scripture
A. WHAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO US? 1. A subject in school we hate. 2. Computer instructions too complicated. 3. A foreign language we flunked in school. 4. A sport we’ve never played. 5. GPS instructions that go against our knowledge. 6. A love letter not written to you. B. WHY ...read more
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9. Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me? Lesson 3
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
Listening for God
Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22 AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more
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10. Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People Lesson 10
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
Our faith does not guarantee an easy or problem free life.
A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION ? Over 3,000 killed on 9-11 ? Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook ? Cancer takes a young mother ? Jewish Holocaust ? Over 230,000 killed in Tsunami, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 ? Who can explain Nero, Hitler and Saddam Hussein? ...read more
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11. Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth? Lesson 11
Contributed on Apr 24, 2017
Life is a test to determine our response to God.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more
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12. Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12
Contributed on Apr 25, 2017
Evil strategy against the church
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is ...read more
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13. Why Can't I Touch God" Lesson 9
Contributed on Apr 17, 2017
Why Jesus Doesn't Appear Physically Today
A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater ...read more