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    What Did Joseph Know? Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019
     | 3,885 views

    Circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 1,007 views

    Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 795 views

    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah Jireh

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 12, 2015
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     | 12,024 views

    Today we have a God-given opportunity to glorify God for the gift of Christ. We have a reason to be thankful and we ought to honor the sacrifice of God. He has provided all we will ever need -- do we live our life in thanksgiving because of it?

    Jehovah Jireh Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction - There has always been an opportunity for mankind to trust in the Lord -- Tonight I want to examine one man that was faithful to trust God completely - Jehovah Jireh is a name attributed to the Lord quite often after troubling times -- Simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Realities Trump Ideas Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2016
     | 3,571 views

    Ideas disconnected from realities give rise to ineffectual forms of idealism and nominalism, capable at most of classifying and defining, but certainly not calling to action. What calls us to action are realities illuminated by reason.

    Thursday of First Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Luke’s Gospel tells the same story about Jesus’s teaching on prayer, but instead of saying the Father will give us “good things,” Luke says He will give us the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, that is the gift that keeps on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Genesis Chapter Sixteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 30, 2023
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     | 1,858 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
     | 182 views

    God uses obedient men like Joseph.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Death Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 181 views

    Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Confesses Jesus Is God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025
     | 277 views

    Jesus asked questions about His humanity. “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?”.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some [say] John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
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    The signs of the end times are all around us. Rather than living in fear, we must see these signs as a call to prepare, repent, and remain steadfast in our faith.

    THE SIGNS OF THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 24:3-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 21:25-28 INTRODUCTION: The disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His coming and the end of the age. In response, Jesus outlined several events and conditions that would mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Tamar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
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     | 676 views

    Tamar’s story teaches us that God’s justice prevails over human failures. Though she was wronged, God turned her situation around, making her an important link in the lineage of Christ. Her faith and courage ensured that she played a vital role in God’s redemptive plan.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TAMAR – RIGHTEOUS WOMAN WHO SECURED HER LINEAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 38:26 "And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Silences Every Evil Voice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025
     | 765 views

    God has the power to silence every voice raised against His children—every accusation, defamation, or curse is nullified in His presence.

    THE GOD WHO SILENCES EVERY EVIL VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 165 views

    Faith is relationship.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Heb. 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham . . . went out, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,454 views

    Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Pray With Humble Dependence Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 539 views

    Prayer is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. It is not an attempt to manipulate God into giving us what we want, nor is it a performance to impress others.

    Go! And Pray with Humble Dependence Introduction Prayer is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. It is not an attempt to manipulate God into giving us what we want, nor is it a performance to impress others. J.I. Packer wisely said, "The prayer of a Christian is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal