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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,596 views

    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 will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Making And The Breaking Of A Servant Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019
     | 1,910 views

    Giving honor to our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, my sisters and brothers, God said, “I made you” [Gen. 2:18, 22, KJV]. Now, in reflection, deception broke Eve [I Timothy 2:14, KJV], ...

    THE MAKING AND THE BREAKING OF A SERVANT OF THE LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 19, 2018) “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him….And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from him, made he a woman, and brought her unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    (A Nobody Who Told Everybody About Somebody Who Can Save Anybody)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 21, 2018
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     | 20,353 views

    A CLOSE STUDY OF THE 4 GOSPELS REVEAL THAT JESUS SPENT MOST OF HIS TIME WITH THE NOBODIES OF SOCIETY DURING HIS THREE AN A HALF YEARS OF PUBLIC MINISTRY THE 4 GOSPELS REVEAL THAT HE MINISTERED TO THE POOR THE DOWN CAST AND THE DOWN TRODDEN

    John 4:28-30 (KJV) The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, [29] Come, see a man, whichtold me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? [30] Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. VERY BRIEFLY I WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 5,077 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Big Chief

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2015
     | 4,312 views

    And if God can do that, then what can he do with your life?

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Question(S) Would You Ask Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2014
     | 6,071 views

    A short all-age talk given at a baptism talk where about a third of the congregation were visitors to the church. Jesus already knows your questions and he has the answers; but what would you ask him?

    A little boy in Primary school was given some homework – an essay for his teacher and the subject was birth. So he asked his Mum, “Mum. How was I born?” Now, Mum was a bit embarrassed and didn’t know what to say so she blurted out, “Well dear, when we decided we wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Reasons For The First Advent

    Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Dec 23, 2014
     | 7,900 views

    A christmas message not found in the four Gospels

    The true meaning of Christmas Hebrew 9:26-28 but now once in the end of the age had he appeared to put relations by the sacrifice of himself and as it is appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,622 views

    Jesus said go and make disciples. Your task as a disciple is to make disciples. You are to become a fisher of men. Jesus expects nothing less than total obedience.

    Charles Sheldon wrote a challenging book called In His Steps. In this book Henry Maxwell is the pastor of First Church Raymond. A visitor about 33 years old out of work walked to the front of the church and asks what does it mean to follow Christ? He collapsed and died three days later. A group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruitful Vineyard

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,926 views

    Jesus teaches about the Vine and the branches. What are we and what is our condition?

    The grapevine is a very productive plant; a solitary plant that bears numerous grapes. In the Old Testament, grapes represented Israel's productivity (fruitfulness) in taking care of and doing the work of God on earth (Psalm 80:8; Isaiah 5:1-7; Ezekiel 19:10-14). In the Passover meal, the fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024
     | 556 views

    Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

    Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Your Divine Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 4, 2025
     | 262 views

    Divine lifting is not just about being promoted; it is about maintaining the heights God has placed you on through obedience, humility, and continual dependence on Him.

    SUSTAINING YOUR DIVINE LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:11-18 Key Verse: “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 506 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Who Opens Unusual Doors

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025
     | 373 views

    God alone has the authority to open doors that defy human logic, limitations, opposition, and closed systems.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS UNUSUAL DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “These things saith he that is holy, he that is true… behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” — Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Activating Supernatural Favour For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026
     | 162 views

    This sermon reveals how God’s supernatural favour can be activated to open doors, accelerate progress, and secure a greater tomorrow.

    ACTIVATING SUPERNATURAL FAVOUR FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 Key Verse: “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” — Psalm 5:12 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Shift By God's Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 25, 2025
     | 1,231 views

    When God releases His mercy upon a life, everything changes. Mercy initiates divine shifts that reposition a person for greatness.

    DIVINE SHIFT BY GOD'S MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 9:15-16 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 102:13, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:41-44, Esther 2:17 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when progress is not determined by effort, qualifications, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God