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    Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,452 views

    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Appearance: Seeing Jesus On The Emmaus Road (Lesson 2)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
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    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    WHY WE DON’T SEE THE LORD: LUKE 24:13-35 "Jesus himself began walking with them, but they were blinded and could not recognize Him" (Luke 24:15-16 ELT). Busy on our journey. "Two of them went that same day (Sunday) to a village called Emmaus" (24:13). Concerned about home. "They drew nigh unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Faith Transfer: Train Up A Child (Lesson 9)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
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    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Example. “Once when some mothers were bringing their children to Jesus to bless them, the disciples shooed them away, telling them not to bother him. But when Jesus saw what was happening he was very much displeased with his disciples and said to them, ‘Let the children come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Series: Things That Happen At Night Lesson 2: A Voice In The Night Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005
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    When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction.

    When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction. A. WHEN YOU ARE FAITHFUL TO YOUR WORK 1.What was Samuel’s work? A minister in the Tabernacle. “Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 2: John 2:1-11

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    As the second lesson on the series of the Miracles in John, this sermon details John 2:1-11.

    1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: ¡§The Pharisees question John the Baptist¡¨ (1:19-28). Day 2: ¡§The next day John saw Jesus coming¡¨ (1:29). Day 3: ¡§The next day John stood with two of his disciples¡¨ (1:35). Day 4: ¡§The day following . . . Jesus found Philip¡¨ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005
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    John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Peter's Life 2: Peter Walks On Water

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2008
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    Jesus leads us to face storms to strengthen our faith.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2: Peter Walks on Water January 20, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
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     | 1,358 views

    You Know You Have Backslidden When . . .

    A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: What To Do When You Hit The Bottom

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008
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    When you reach the bottom.

    A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 1: Background

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    How We Got Our Bible: Background

    1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven I Ams Lesson 3: I Am The Door

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
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    The Seven I AMs of Jesus

    “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 1. Definition: (a) A passage into a room, Jesus is the way into Heaven, (b) A barrier usually turning on a hinge. Jesus keeps out those who will not believe. (c) An opportunity, i.e., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Why Can't I See God?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    People can't see God because they are not looking for Him.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 2: Why Can’t I See God? A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Why Can't I See Miracles?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God works through providence; through the laws of nature to accomplish His will.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 4: Why Can’t I See Miracles? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE 1. They want everything God has for them. 2. They are emotionally based: excitable, enthusiastic. 3. Fanaticism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist