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Getting The Faith Of Moses
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Dealing With Chronic Complaints Lesson 11
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
The cure of criticism
A. THE CAUSE OF COMPLAINING – EXODUS 15:22-24 “So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they ...read more
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2. Ten Life Principles Lesson 16
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
The average man with limited resources, in difficult circumstances, against in surmountable odds, can be led of God to do miraculous things.
A. GET READY FOR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. In a world totally committed to heathen idolatry, God chooses one man Moses to receive His message to give to His people. The average man with limited resources, in difficult circumstances, ...read more
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3. Learning From God's Punishlment Lesson 8
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
What can be learned from the 10 plagues?
A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the 8th time Moses meets Pharaoh, the message hasn’t changed. “Go into Pharaoh and tell him . . . ‘Let my people go’” (Ex. 9:1). 2. God uses faithful servants who obey continually. “Moses was faithful in all his house” (Heb. ...read more
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4. Finding The Presence Of God Lesson 19
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Moses teaches us how to enter God's presence
A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. “That they may know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). 2. You can grow spiritually in God’s presence. “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). 3. You can know God intimately. ...read more
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5. A Providential Birth Lesson 1:
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
Moses acquired faith from his mother, had the caring influences of brother and sister, experienced educational excellence by his adopted mother; yet divinely prepared by God.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. What was Moses’ relationship to God? Note the “signature” identification of the following three great Old Testament leaders. “Moses my servant” (Num. 12:7), Abraham my friend, David my king. 2. What does a servant do? Obey. We could ...read more
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6. How To Intercede For Others Lesson 21
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Sins are forgiven but there are consequences
A. DEAL WITH THE OFFENDING ONE – EXODUS 32:29 – 33:17 1. Challenge to godly living. “Concentrate yourselves today to the Lord” (v. 29, KJV). 2. Remind them of their personal responsibility to God. “You have committed a terrible sin” (v. 30). 3. Point out ...read more
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7. Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy Lesson 32
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
What is involved in a calling?
A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ‘You and Aaron have gone too far, you two think only you can intercede for the people. Everyone in Israel is set apart by God, He is ...read more
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8. Who Does God Use? Lesson 28
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Be careful complaining to God.
A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the burden of all these people? Did I give birth to them? Did I bring them into the world? Why did you tell me to carry them ...read more
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9. Intercession For The Disobedient Lesson 30
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
God's work goes on and will use another.
A. EVERY REBEL NEEDS AN INTERCESSOR: NUMBERS 14:1-45 1. To stand before God. “I sought for a man to . . . stand in the gap before me” (Ex. 22:30). 2. Who do you know that rebels against God? _________________. 3. The issue with Israel was a rebellious heart that motivated them ...read more
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10. Learning How To Solve A Problem Lesson 14
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
How to solve a problem
A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS? 1. Your role to protect the family. “After he (Moses) had sent her (his wife) back” (Ex. 18:2). a. Physical protection. b. Provide for necessities. c. Provide for spiritual matters. 2. Respect the family. “Moses went ...read more
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11. Meeting God In Solitude Lesson 3
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
God of the past, present and future
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Ex. 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of ...read more
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12. Faith's Choice Lesson 2
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
Moses' circumstances surrounding God's call
A. INTRODUCTION: CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING GOD’S CALL 1. A life-changing decision comes at age 40. “When he (Moses) was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel” (Acts 7:32). a. After acquiring the best education (Acts ...read more
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13. A Giant Praise Rally Lesson 33
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
There is value in the unity of prayer.
A. INTRODUCTION: DEUTERONOMY 27:4-26 1. Moses told Israel to have a giant praise rally when they got into the Promised Land. 2. Israel actually did it. “Joshua built an altar to God to sacrifice for sins as Moses commanded him in Deuteronomy. Then he had the law written in very large ...read more
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14. Doing The Work Of God Lesson 24
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
How god uses our gifts
The children of Israel were invited to help build the Tabernacle. “Everyone is invited to bring offerings” (35:4, NLT). As they built a sanctuary for God, today we are invited to build the Body of Christ by offering ourselves and our gifts to God. A. WHO CAN DO THE WORK OF ...read more
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15. Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family
A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat ...read more
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16. Faith Deals With The Enemy Lesson 7
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
See God and hear God to serve God
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Moses has been CALLED to be a servant of God, COMMISSIONED with a task to deliver God’s people and EMPOWERED with signs, the rod of God. 2. After 40 years of long dark isolation, Moses failed before succeeding. “Burdens increased” (Ch. 5). “Moses was ...read more
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17. How Failure Leads To Faith Lesson 6
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
How failure leads to faith
A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to ...read more
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18. How To Die Lesson 34
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
No one can do your work that God has for you.
1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in” (Deut. 31:2). “Methodists die well” – John Wesley 2. Use your birthday. “This ...read more
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19. When Your Face Shines Lesson 23
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
What happened to make Moses' face shine?
“And when Moses came down from the top of the mountain he wasn’t aware that his face glowed because he had spoken to the LORD face to face. Moses put a veil over his face. Whenever he went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he removed the veil. Afterwards, he would put the ...read more
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20. New Year's Day Resolution Lesson 25
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Make your heart Christ's home.
A. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 1. Make your heart Christ’s home. 2. Determine to please Christ every day. Jesus didn’t come to sit on a throne in Jerusalem, but to sit on the throne of your heart. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things ...read more
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21. Daily Strength For The Journey Lesson 12
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
Yesterday's strength is not enough.
A. INTRODUCTION – EXODUS 16:2-4 1. Grace. When Israel complained (16:3), God promises, “I will rain bread from heaven” (v. 4). 2. Criticism proves people are sinful and evil. They couldn’t trust God. a. God sent 10 “miracle plagues” to destroy the gods of ...read more
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22. Moses' Excuses Lesson 4
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
God gives Moses a second chance.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, ...read more
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23. What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service
A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and ...read more
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24. Facing And Overcoming Major Problems Lesson 10
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
Attitudes to Overcome Problems
A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more
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25. Criticism Gets To The Top Lesson 26
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Ten lessons about criticism
A. BE CAREFUL WHO AND WHAT YOU CRITICIZE: NUMBERS 12:1-16 1. Is this a family squabble? “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses” (12:1). They were Moses’ older sister and brother. 2. Were they influenced by public opinion? “When the people ...read more
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26. What Next After Meeting Lesson 5
Contributed on Mar 27, 2017
God's challenge to Moses
A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 4:18-20 1. Where do you go after the fire fades and the voice is still? “Moses went and returned . . .” (4:18). He went home to Midian. 2. According to tribal tradition, Moses sought permission of his father-in-law. “Let me go and return to my ...read more
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27. No Second Chances Lesson 31
Contributed on Mar 29, 2017
God forgives our sin but we must suffer the consequences.
A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in Kadesh” the entrance into the Promised Land. 3. The Calendar: “In early spring the people arrived” (Num. 21:1, NLT). ...read more
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28. Fellowship With God Lesson 17
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
How to get forgiveness
1. Realize God wants fellowship with you and initiates it. “Then the LORD instructed Moses, “Come up here to me” (Ex. 24:1, NLT). 2. We must be willing to be alone. “Come up here to me” (24:1, NLT). “Only Moses is allowed to come near to the LORD” ...read more
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29. Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth ...read more
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30. Getting Ready To Meet God Lesson 15
Contributed on Mar 28, 2017
What God wants us to become.
A. HOW TO GET READY TO MEET GOD – EXODUS 19: 1-5 1. God gave Moses an invitation to know Him. “The Lord called . . . out of the mountain” (19:3). “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 41:10). 2. Geographical prayer. Go to the places where God likes to reveal ...read more