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Lesson 10 (23rd Psalm): Goodness And Mercy*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

based on 99 ratings

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Once you belong to the shepherd, goodness and mercy will pursue you for the rest of your life.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 10: Goodness and Mercy A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Multiple Approaches To Leadership In The New Testament

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

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Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament

Paul’s Multiple Approaches to Leadership in the New Testament Thematic Interests- Romans Group Interests - Ephesians Individual Interests- Philippians Relational Interests- I Thess, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus 1. Thematic Interests & Reserved - Attention to Major Themes such as justification by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Is The Substance Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Brewster on May 10, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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Faith is the substance. This is part 2 showing how we can grab hold of the promises of Christ from the supernatural realm and bring them into the natural realm of life.

FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE PART 2 Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. SUBSTANCE is what pulls things from the supernatural realm into the natural realm for us The more we give ourselves to God - the more we can pull from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Faith Transfer: Doing It Alone (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 22 ratings

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Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. WHY ARE YOU ALONE? 1. Death. Romans 8:28. 2. Divorce. There was a choice involved. 3. Uncommitted. Mate is unsaved or uncaring. 4. Away. Mate travels, war, family needs. 5. Unsaved. “His (Timothy) father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1,3). 6. No faith. “The unfeigned faith that is in thee, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

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Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why some people doubt their salvation. a. Sin. When they disobey God, they doubt their relationship to God. b. False doctrine. Some doubt because they believe the wrong things. c. Ignorance. Some doubt because they don’t know God’s Word. d. Never saved. Some doubt because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Angels At Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Messengers for God. (The word angel means messenger). What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14). 2. There are several appearances of angels surrounding the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-38

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

based on 59 ratings

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“Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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How to love your mother

1. Tell her you love her. There are at least three languages of love. “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth” (I John 3:18). a. Attitudes. This is loving in attitude of truth. b. Actions. This is loving in deeds. c. Words. This is verbal communicaton of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Test The Spirits, Whether They Be From God Or Not.

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

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Let me ask you a question. How many people do you think stay home now, that used to enjoy a rich, full, spiritual life with God. And why do you think they stay home?

Look around you this morning, tell me what do you see? Let me ask you a question. How many people do you think stay home now, that used to enjoy a rich, full, spiritual life with God. And why do you think they stay home? The only explanation is that they did not as we studied, “Test the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

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This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Integrity

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 14, 2005

based on 130 ratings

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INTEGRITY is one of the most important assets we have and we most work hard to protect and preserve it. It takes years to build it yet only seconds to destroy it.

Here, David is asking God to judge him according to his righteousness and his integrity. Ask yourself this question, if you were standing before God today, and you asked God to judge you according to your righteousness and your integrity, how would you do? (Would God be proud of you, would you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:8, Titus 1:8, Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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