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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,687 views

    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 us. B. GOD KEEPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got To Get Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Part 4 in looking at Jesus our King. We see Him at Pentecost as the Triumphant King, giving us victory to get back up.

    Acts 2:1-36 – You’ve Got to Get Up One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Sufficiency

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    Do we really need the approval of man in our walk with God. Paul addresses low-self esteem

    MY SUFFICIENCY Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In this letter Paul is addressing a problem that a lot of people face today. That is a problem of low self esteem. We as humans seem to need and almost thrive on the approval and affirmation of others. We just love for people to acknowledge our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pursuit Of A Surrendered Life!

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,311 views

    An encouraging message of living an productive life before a Holy God, filled with his Holy Spirit approval and Power.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overlooked But Ordained

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 299 views

    When the fullness of time comes, God will locate you, announce you, and position you in the place He prepared for you.

    OVERLOOKED BUT ORDAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Key Verse: “And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 2,804 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,617 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Sufficiency Is Of God

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,048 views

    This is a message that was to a young miniters class in our church.

    Our Sufficiency Is Of God Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (King James Version) 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Is Not The Author Of Confusion

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 22, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    Whenever there is confusion, it can't be from God. Wherever there is confusion, God is not there. God is the God of peace, and His presence is characterized by peace.

    God is not the Author of Confusion Study Text: 1 Corinthians 14: 31 - 33 Introduction: - The Bible states categorically, that God is not the author of confusion. This is true not only in the case in our text, but in all aspects of life. - Confusion divides, separates, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,610 views

    part 4 of a seres looking at spiritual war. Final message - our need to put on the FULL armor of God.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God June 17, 2012 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nobody But God

    Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,821 views

    Facing challenges with success, only with the Lord in on our side.

    Nehemiah 2:17, 18 - Nehemiah 6:15, 16 It Was Nobody But God When something happens, we want to know the outcome. We don’t you want me to take all day. We want the details, so hurry up and make your point. And that goes for every part of our lives, even at a time like this. Even right now, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,436 views

    We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

    Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gentle Servant

    Contributed by Marie Tombow on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    As the Gentle Servant with God’s stamp of approval, Jesus works quietly, gently and victoriously; yet He impacts the entire world.

    Isaiah 42:1-4 Intro: God owns Him: v.1 1. As one employed by Him He is my servant a. He learned obedience to the Will of God. b. He practiced it. c. He laid Himself out to advance the interests of God’s Kingdom. 2. As one chosen by Him He is mine elect (KJV) a. He did not thrust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 5,915 views

    Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

    How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2012
     | 9,427 views

    Priorities, integrity, leadership

    PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF MEN 1 THESS 2: 1-12 Oct. 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I honestly believe that we should not lower the expectations for following Christ because it’s costly…but we should expect…and encourage genuine followers of Christ to grow…reach new levels of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ