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  • James Jackson avatar

    The Shepherds: Why Them? Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019
     | 8,803 views

    Why would God announce the Savior's birth to a group of lowly shepherds first? The answer is the heart of the gospel.

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. And I would also encourage you to find Ezekiel 34, and put a bookmark there, because we are going to be opening that up a little later. Every Christmas, there is an “it” toy. The most popular toy that everyone wants, and no one can find. These days, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Shut Up Devil, God’s Just Not Shown Up Yet

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 12, 2018
     | 6,379 views

    The devil always taunts God's people when troubles come, but faith reminds us that God is faithful, and that victory is on the way! We look at the dilemma of unanswered prayer, why God doesn’t answer, and what to do until He does answer.

    SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWN UP YET! INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $500 loan 1. An old Native American wanted a loan for $500. The banker asked, "What are you going to do with the money?" he asks the Indian. "Buy Silver, make jewelry, and sell it," was the response. 2. "What have you got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    God Complete Your Work With Speed And Finality Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 12, 2018
     | 5,179 views

    God would not delay in answering your prayer or doing what He has said He will do for you

    *DAY 9 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD COMPLETE YOUR WORK WITH SPEED AND FINALITY* Scripture: Romans 9:28 New International Version (NIV) 28 For the Lord will carry out     his sentence on earth with speed and finality.” Habakkuk 2:3 King James ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Daniel Bauder avatar

    How To Recieve An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006
     | 3,168 views

    The fourth messaGE SHOWS US HOW TO RECIEVE AN ANSWER FROM God

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part Four “How to receive an answer from God” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 1:5-25 September 10th 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION We’ve spent the last three weeks talking about prayer. Some of what you are going to hear today is a repeat of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Causes Of Delay And How To Stay Free

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025
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    Delay can arise from satanic resistance, human error, or divine timing, but God has given us keys to stay free and walk in His perfect plan.

    CAUSES OF DELAY AND HOW TO STAY FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 10:12-13; Habakkuk 2:3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2014
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     | 8,043 views

    A study of chapter 57 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 21

    “Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then President Teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God, Why Don't You Do Something Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    This sermon examines Jesus’ delay in coming to the aid of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In it we see Martha’s struggle with disappointment culminating in a powerful expression of faith. A video clip from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is used to help communic

    God, Why Don’t You Do Something? Fortifying the Foundations # 25 John 11:1-37[1] 12-28-03 There were obviously a lot of people who wondered why Jesus hadn’t done something to help his friend, Lazarus. Verse 37 “But some of them said, ‘could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Answering Some Questions About Faith

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,109 views

    This sermon seeks to answer the questions, what is faith, what does faith do, and what does faith demand of us.

    Answering some Questions About Faith II Cor. 5:7 Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Jesus was approached once by His disciples who asked, "Lord, increase our faith." Jesus answered with a remarkable statement about faith which showed them how little they had and, at the same time, how little they needed. "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 857 views

    "Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

    Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does Revival Terry Series #3

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 10, 2021
     | 1,760 views

    Why haven’t the revivals of yesteryear been manifested in our nation’s churches for numerous years?

    Why Does Revival Terry? Series #3 Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church Sunday July 11, 2021 AM Matt 9:35-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Why Does Sin Seem So Right? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    This sermon looks at the question of sin in our lives and why do we continue to do it.

    Why Does Sin Seem so Right? Dear God letter Research on sin and the Devil Barna numbers: 2005 60% of adults say Satan is not a living being 46% of born again believers deny Satan’s existence 73% of Catholics say the Devil doesn’t exist See the problem Sin is a Part of Who We Are! Spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "why Does The Resurrection Matter"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020
     | 3,964 views

    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.

    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

    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,669 views

    A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

    Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Clock Of Mercy: Why We Must Evangelize

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 6, 2025
     | 89 views

    This sermon explains the reason for the seeming delay of God's coming and why we must haste to proclaim the good news.

    Introduction We live in a world that is obsessed with speed. We want fast food, instant messaging, and same-day delivery. When things are delayed, we interpret it as a failure—someone is lazy, forgetful, or "slack." In the context of 2 Peter 3, scoffers were looking at the world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Answer Me, O Lord, Answer Me

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    God rains down on those who come to Him with turned hearts.

    Answer me, O Lord, Answer me I Kings 18.36-38a May 15, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man is parachuting out of a plane, falls rapidly and totally forgets how to engage the parachute. On the way down, he sees a guy coming up. He shouts out, "Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist