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    God Doesn't Want People To Go To Hell Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
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    What Jesus said about Hell.

    A. WHY PEOPLE ARE LOST (EVEN THOSE WHO NEVER HEARD THE NAME JESUS CHRIST) God has shown His anger by sending all unsaved people to hell, who have pushed away God’s truth which was born in them inwardly. God has put this knowledge in their hearts. They can look at the created earth and stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2017
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    All our failures are prayer failures

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
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    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017
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    Pictures of Christ in Old Testament

    A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Num. 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested With His Priority Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What is your most precious thing in life?

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Family Squabbles Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    A family will fight that never talks together

    A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems (25:26). c. Did parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Doesn't God Talk To Me Audibly? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    What more could God say to us? All we need is in Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’” (Gen. 1:3, KJV). “The heavens speak the glory of God” (Ps. 19:1, ELT). b. To communicate His directions for living. “And God spoke . . . (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016
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    So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

    The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moses Defines A Nation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
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    God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them.

    A. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE: THE JEWS God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great (influential) nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them. They entered Egypt victorious but ended up as slaves. “Now there arose up a new king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prayed Before Everything Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
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    Prayer reflected His relationship with the Father.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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    When God needs a tool for service, He uses common tools.

    A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Mature Prayer Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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    Prayer is simply talking to God.

    A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 1, 2016
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    Humility demonstrated by Jesus is the greatest act of selflessness of any ruler. As Tim Tebow says..."humility is not thinking less of yourself just thinking of yourself less. Jesus shows us how to leave our title, status and position behind.

    Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Can we express Christ’s majesty with just one word? This would be a most difficult exercise. For some of us we might choose the word “Love” or “Saviour” but for those who want to capture Christ’s majesty only one word does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Tithe? Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    What does Jesus want from you?

    A. Who Gets Your Tithes? 1. Tithes go to your local church called the storehouse. “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    Why did people wave palm branches?

    “The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!’ Then Jesus, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist