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    Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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    God doesn’t need anything but He wants our worship.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O come let us worship and bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Times Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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    Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God.

    A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the times in which they lived. If we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Imprecatory Psalms? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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    Principles for imprecatory prayers.

    A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few . . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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    Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    Face criticism with the presence of God.

    A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? Complaining/criticism (14:11-12; 15:24; 16:2). If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    What causes people to lose the presence of God?

    A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Gospel Right

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
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    The gospel is powerful to transform people.

    A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Must You Be In Church Every Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
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    Church attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

    A. WHY MUST YOU BE IN CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY? 1. Because of the example of the early church. a. On the birthday of the local church everyone was present. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” (Acts 2:1). Be present on September 16, 1971 at Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
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    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
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    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019
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    Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting To Know And Worship God Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
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    Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term).

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WORSHIP? 1. Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term). 2. Definition: “Worship is a face-to-face encounter with the living God based on a regeneration experience, prompted by the Holy Spirit, and resulting in the exaltation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rethink Religion

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 1, 2021
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    When we say "religion" what do we really mean?

    Rethink Religion Walk in Wisdom / James 1:17–27   • When we say “religion” what do we really mean? • Bible dictionary calls it Religion: “A relationship of devotion or fear of God or gods.” • Various types of conduct or ritual practices are included in that concept. • Those rather scholarly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No More Conditions

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022
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    Following Christ is to love him unconditionally in our lives

    No More Conditions Scripture 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel is a sequence of four incidents: 1. The first incident is the encounter between the messengers of Jesus and the ...read more

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