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    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Sixth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? God created us to worship and praise Him. “They that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). 1. With an intellect to meaningfully worship. 2. With emotions to passionately worship. 3. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless You Sermon 2: The Five Rules Of God's Blessing

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,997 views

    God wants to bless everyone, and He has given principles that we must follow when extending His blessing to them. When we follow God’s prescription, we release His prosperity into the lives of others.

    INTRODUCTION What is the blessing of God? Added value or prosperity. FIVE RULES OF GOD’S BLESSING 1. God wants to bless others. 2. God uses people to bless others. 3. God’s people must be able to bless. 4. We bless others following God’s pattern. 5. Those who are blessed have improved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,651 views

    A Funeral Sermon

    The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 2: Why I Believe The Bible Message

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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     | 797 views

    We can only expect that a loving and wise God would reveal a plan of redemption to man powerful enough to save him.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof for your faith. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind (opinion) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do After The Big Day

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
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    We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day.

    A. AFTER THE 50TH TRBC ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven I Ams Lesson 2: I Am The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    The Seven I AMs of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the second “I AM” given by Jesus. 2. Why did Jesus use “LIGHT” on this occasion? a. Early in the morning as the sun arose. “And early in the morning (before sunrise) He (Jesus) came again into the temple” (8:2). b. The priest lit the candle stand in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 3: Healing The Nobleman's Son

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    Dr. Towns highlights the healing of the Nobleman¡¦s Son. He also explains why this miracle is emphasized by listing three aspects: 1. Anointed place. There are places where God likes to work. 2. Anointed method. There are methods that are more effective

    A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Spring time. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover(2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. ¡§When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did¡¨ (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. ¡§The woman then left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Mary Finds Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
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    WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM.

    A. WHY SOME WHO SEEK JESUS, MISS HIM. 1. Unbelief. Mary didn’t believe He was raised. “They have taken away my Lord” (20:13). 2. Wrong mindset. Mary thought they stole His body. “They have taken away the body” (20:2). 3. Wrong focus. Mary looked in the wrong place. “Looked into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7 (Prayer Partners): Agreeing What To Ask

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    Jesus promises to answer prayer "when two of you agree." But how much agreement is required?

    Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Agreeing What To Ask A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Promise; answered prayer. “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 40,134 views

    Honoring your mother on Mother’s Day.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee" (Ex. 20:12). 1.Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2.Love is reflected in giving. Why is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

    A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Faith Transfer: Cain And Abel (Lesson 1)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,985 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfers

    A. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE MARRIAGE OF ADAM AND EVE? 1. Married by God. “The Lord God . . . brought her to the man” (Gen. 2:22). 2. A purpose in life. “Be fruitful and multiple, and replenish the earth, and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). 3. They were intimate. “They shall be one flesh” (Gen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of Mothers

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 1,633 views

    Mothers positively influence our lives in many ways.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What comes to mind at Mother’s Day? School’s out, springtime, graduation, anticipation. 2. What is the strength of a godly mother? Christ, love, sacrifice. 3. What do we do on Mother’s Day? Celebration, meal, flowers, happiness. 4. What should happen to us on Mother’s Day? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: What We Believe About God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,436 views

    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. THE NATURE OF GOD – TOWARD A DEFINITON OF GOD. 1. God is Spirit (John 4:24). a. The word "spirit" means incorporeal being. b. Spirit means life. 2. God is person. a. Self-awareness (Ex. 3:14). b. Self-determination (Job 23:13). c. Intelligence (Gen. 18:19). d. Emotion (Ex. 3:7-8). e. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist