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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
     | 791 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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    Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,744 views

    Why God doesn't eliminate suffering in our life?

    A. QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1. Isn’t suffering the work of satan? 2. Since God is completely good, how could He use suffering? 3. Since God wants to bless His children, why does He allow them to suffer? 4. Why pain and sorrow since God never glorifies them? 5. Has Christ asked us to buy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Died

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 26, 2012
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    I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ordained by God Himself and provided by Him. The very first symbol of the significance of what Jesus Christ did for u

    Why Jesus Died Mark 15:37-38 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 11, 2007
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     | 21,994 views

    How do we discover why we were born? We have to overcome: 1. Discouragement 2. Doubt 3. Obstacles 4. We have to remain faithful

    Gideon: Discovering Why You Were Born Judges 6:1-14 I have to confess that I used to like to watch American Idol. And the best part of the season was when all the wannabees come out for the auditions. I lose interest when it is narrowed down to the last 50 who actually have some talent. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Lesser-Known Attributes Of God

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003
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     | 4,437 views

    These are attributes of God but ones we do not think of that often

    Malachi 3:6-18 Some Lesser-Known Attributes of God Introduction A. When you think about the attributes of God there are certain ones that come real easy B. God is love C. God is all powerful D. God is all knowing E. God is perfect … F. (Maybe ask for some) G. However today we are going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why I'm Not Worried

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,889 views

    Next in series in John. Examines why Christians need not be overly worried about Covid or with what's going on in our country.

    John 6 (1) WHY I’M NOT WORRIED - Read John 6:1-14 The World Health Organization's China office says it began receiving reports in late December of a mysterious virus behind a number of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in eastern China with a population of roughly 11 million people. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006
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    “Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

    A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Worship" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 25,213 views

    Considering the value and necessity of worship

    Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 15,887 views

    Like Paul, we all may feel that we are disqualified to this great and noble and wonderful task. Yet God has counted us worthy to be His witnesses in the world.

    Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I received this story by email this week: A Priest was being honoured at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith That Pleases God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,129 views

    Explore the importance and power of faith, and how it works hand in hand with our actions to please God and bring about blessings in our lives.

    Good morning church family, it's always a blessing to be able to share God's word with each one of you. Today, we're diving into the book of Hebrews, specifically Hebrews 11:6. We are reminded in this special verse that "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to ...read more

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    Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025
     | 222 views

    We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

    Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Full Of Faith Yet Disobedient

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014
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    To show that we need to work in increasing our faith, the work is listening to GOD's WORDS and doing them everyday. It's a training exercise that will benefit us until eternity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith yet disobedient? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work in increasing our faith, the work is listening to GOD's WORDS and doing them everyday. It's a training exercise that will benefit us until eternity. 1 Timothy 4:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is This?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    An answer to the question, "Why doesn’t God DO something?"

    December 16, 2001 1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Steadfast Faith Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021
     | 4,045 views

    Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

    Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    This is a sermon for those who have ever questioned why God allows sin to continue and why He allows His children to suffer.

    WHY GOD? Sermon Text - Psalm 73:1-28 Have you ever sat and read the newspaper, or watched the news on TV and wondered why does God allow such things to happen? Small children are kidnapped and murdered, and not just those from ungodly homes, but Christian homes as well. The case of the recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible