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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,656 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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    Faith That Waits For God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 27, 2025
     | 167 views

    God’s delays are by design to develop godly character and deepen our dependence on Him

    Last Sunday in our Dust to Life series we saw how Joseph’s fear of the Lord and godly convictions brought him through Potiphar’s wife's seductive siege. However, when she didn’t get her way with him and instead accused him of the wrongdoing, Potiphar had him thrown in jail. We don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Heals In Answer To Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1

    Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1 Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 28, 2005 *Today we will start looking at why God (sometimes) heals in answer to prayer, so let’s read Phil 2:25-30... 25. Yet I considered it necessary to send to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,860 views

    A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

    Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Fox avatar

    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,874 views

    Why does God sometimes choose not to answer prayer?

    When God Seems Silent *We all go through times in life when God seems silent. *Those are the times in life when the heavens seem to be brass. *In times of God’s silence – We try to pray….but our prayers may seem only to rise to the ceiling and then fall back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering And Evil?

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,526 views

    The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.

    Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Taylor avatar

    Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

    Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

    Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why We Pray

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,754 views

    It is just the asking, but what it is we are asking for that is important. And who we are asking is important too.

    Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 Intro: So Jerry is standing in the 7-11, waiting to buy lottery tickets. And he is praying; hard! 1. he remembers a verse from his SS days about asking, seeking, knocking, and that God promised to give him whatever he asked for. He needs the $! 2. but that night, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Making Sense Of God's Delays

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022
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     | 4,832 views

    When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

    When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Why Does God Take The Good Ones

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 42,126 views

    How a death of a young Christian can be used for the Glory of God.

    Why Does God Take the Good Ones? When I heard that one of our youth at the church had been killed in a car accident, my first question was “Why Spike, why not someone else?” As always when I unjustly question God, He gave the answer through my lovely wife. She said, “Because God wanted him now.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021
     | 2,664 views

    This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

    - This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering?

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 31, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    As the world continues to get worse and worse, many question why God continues to allow evil and suffering to proliferate? Will, in this sermon we will address those questions

    Today we’re going to address a very important question. Why does God allow evil and suffering? We’re going to get a little deep and heavy as we address this question. So, stay with me! This past Tuesday, when I heard the news of the school shooting in Uvalda, TX, where 21 kids and 2 teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Answer Is No

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    Sometimes God says no tour request because he has other things we need to do.

    THE ANSWER IS NO Deuteronomy 3: 21And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. 22Ye shall not fear them: for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    Why Superman Ducked

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Life is full of "Why" question and the Gospel of Joh is full of answers.

    Why Superman Ducked? The title of this sermon is based on someone’s observation of the old Superman Series on TV. In the opening, some bad guy fires his gun at Superman, emptying every chamber, Superman laughs off the bullets, then the bad guy takes his gun and throws it and Superman ducks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed