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    Ehud: Deformity Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024
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    There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

    A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024
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    Something happens to a man when he surrenders to God.

    A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024
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    How God uses weakness for victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    You are never too old to be used of God.

    1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Your authority is God's Word.

    A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

    A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    The occasion of conflict.

    A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Israel's success and challenges.

    A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Pictures of Christ in the Old Testament

    A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Numbers 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Slay Your Giants Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    What are giants like.

    A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke that day. For you heard then how the [giantlike] Anakim were there and that the cities were great and fortified; if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    You are never too old to be used of God.

    1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua, An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Joshua faced obstacles and overcame them.

    A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua ... the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua ... spoke unto the people . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Let the Scriptures control you.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel ... set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence) from 1444 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

    A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist