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    Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    From rags to riches in three generations.

    A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul A Spiritual Grandfather Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    Paul, A disciple-making Grandparent

    “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church Membership Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    Does the Bible Want You to Join A Church?

    A. Does The Bible Want You To Join A Church? 1. It teaches all believers were part of a fellowship that was called both an assembly and body. a. Organism: Every believer is part of the body of Christ because, (1) they were initially placed by the Spirit into the body, 1 Cor. 12:12, (2) they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2017
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    A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER

    A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Writes Two Letters Lesson 50 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    Peter's five places of ministry

    A. TRACES OF PETER IN SCRIPTURE 1. He traveled with his wife. “Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do all the other apostles . . . and Cephas?” (1 Cor. 9:5). 2. He had a confrontation with Paul. “When Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face” (Gal. ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    What do we know about valleys?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you from reaching your goal, but a valley goes through them. 3. There are wrong paths through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goodness And Mercy Lesson 11

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    The two sides of 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 with me.” 5. Deliverance. “He leadeth me beside still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Success In Face Of Oppostion Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    What to do when you lose

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the desert? “Abimelech said . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    What are God's reasons for not answering?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When I Need Him? Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    How does God intervene?

    A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would happen? 4. Doesn’t God care enough to protect them? 5. Couldn’t God have prevented this tragedy? 6. Why didn’t God do something? 7. Apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit And Jesus Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    The Holy Spirit helps us live for God

    A. INTRODUCTION What was Jesus’ favorite name of the Holy Spirit? The Helper. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV). Jesus used the Greek word allos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Many Names Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    What must we do with God's name?

    A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basis For All Prayers Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    A prayer for God to be glorified.

    A. INTRODUCTION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your will is done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Needs Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Fasting and praying is never wrong, but sometimes our prayers are wrong.

    A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist