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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Advancing Despite Delays Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 215 views

    Delays may slow your pace but they cannot stop your destiny. In every delay is a divine plan, and if you stay aligned with God’s purpose, your manifestation will.

    ADVANCING DESPITE DELAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:1-3, Galatians 6:9, Isaiah 40:31, James 1:4, Romans 8:25 INTRODUCTION: Delays are one of life’s most painful tests. They try our patience, stretch our faith, and often challenge our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Evans avatar

    When God Doesn't Answer

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    A message about asking God for a sign and why it’s a bad idea.

    In Matthew 12:38-39 we see written, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet ...read more

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  • David Henderson avatar

    Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,202 views

    What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

    Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 22, 2016
     | 11,069 views

    A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Robert Hoos avatar

    The Answer Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    This sermon is a good message about where we find the answer to our hurt and pain when we turn through the pages of Revelation. Only by seeing the attributes of God can we be comforted in the midst of our pain.

    The Answer of Praise (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 15:3-4; 11:16-18 We must learn to trust in who God is, and that he is good. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction There are some things that we think good Christians just don’t say. It doesn’t matter what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    God has an avalanche; so many different kinds of answers to prayers in His hand. Even though there are uncountable number of people knocking at His door for answers, God never runs out of answers or gets tired of giving answers.

    An Avalanche of Answers One of the benefits of coming to God is that you can’t come to God and go back empty handed. When we come to God, we receive answers to our prayers. Psalm 65:2 says, “O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come.” Some other versions say “You who answer, to You all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,536 views

    There are no nonessential doctrines or gray areas to God.

    In 1986, one of the songs high on the charts was entitled, Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right) by Restless Heart. The question came up in the song because a couple was deciding whether or not to have an affair and wondered why it had to be black or white or why you had to hurt one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Austin avatar

    Why People Don't Answer The Door

    Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 346 ratings
     | 42,391 views

    Reasons people don’t answer God’s call.

    "Why People Don’t Answer The Door" Rev 3:20 Have you ever gone to someone’s house and knocked on the door and they never came to answer it? You know their in there, the TV is going or the radio going, tape player going, but they don’t answer the door. I was told a story once about a guy went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Why? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,753 views

    First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

    WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dreaming With An Answer

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    This Wednesday night message deals with the major parts of Dan. Ch. 2. Looking specificall at the intercession of God and the interpretation of the dream

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach this second chapter of Daniel, and look at the continued story of this prophet, I would like to take a moment and share some interesting thoughts – to kind of bring us up to speed … As a young teenager, Daniel and several friends were taken to Babylon in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Persistence Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,797 views

    Prayer is important to the Christian. There are 5 Reasons for Delay.

    Persistence of Prayer Lu. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint 2 Saying There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 974 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

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    God's Answer To Scoffers

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    In the last days there will come scoffers, mocking the Word of God but God has already provided an answer for them.

    GOD’S ANSWER TO SCOFFERS II Pet. 3:3-4 INTRO. A recent poll of so-called theology students revealed that 97% of them did not believe in the bodily return of Jesus. You can be sure that there were scoffers in Peter’s time and in every age since then but as the end time approaches the scoffers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Three Questions Answered About God

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    There are three questions that are commonly asked about someone when you first meet them. (1) What is His Name? (2) Where Does He Live? (3) What Does He Do ?

    Isaiah 57:15, "For thus saith the high and lofty one that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." (1) What is His name? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Answers For Assurance

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 5, 2016
     | 6,041 views

    Assurance of salvation.

    "Answers for Assurance" 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ILL -- The weary evangelist knocked on another door, fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist