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Lesson 12: When Death Tests Your Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

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Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The only woman. Sarah is the only woman in the Bible whose age is given. "Sarah was a hundred and seven and twenty years old" (32:1). 2. 37 years. Sarah influenced her only son into manhood. Isaac was born when she was 90 years old. 3. 87 years. Sarah followed her husband in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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"But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-51

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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"Keep the Scriptures in your thoughts and words, meditate on them constantly to accomplish three things; you will do God’s will, you will grow as a believer, and you will be successful in life" (Joshua 1:8, author’s translation).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 1:8 1. Not as the unsaved. "God is not in all his thoughts" (Psalm 10:4). 2. Realize. "Thou (God) understandest my thoughts afar off" (Psalm 139:2). 3. God’s thoughts. "For I know the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Wore My Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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The significance of the crown of thorns.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 19: 2-5 "And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matt. 27:29). "Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:2-5, John 19:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Which Is Shed (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

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"And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ’Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins" (Matt. 26:27-28).

"After the same manner also, He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, ’This cup is the New Testament in My blood: This do ye as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me, for as often as ye . . . drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He comes’" (I Cor. 11:25,26). A. WHY GRAPES ARE A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You The One?

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004

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Taking a close look at the times when Christians experience spiritual doubts...even doubting Jesus.

“Are You the One?” John 1:29-34 & Matthew 11:2-11a JN 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

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Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

6 Marks Of An Intercessor Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

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Abraham’s intercession for Sodom is a classic example of how we should pray. God was willing to spare Sodom for 10 godly people because Abraham interceded.

6 MARKS OF AN INTERCESSOR By Ng Wah Lok Text : Gen 18:16-33 Introduction. In Genesis 18, we see Abraham interceding for Sodom which was due for destruction because of her sins. Because of Abraham’s intercession, God was willing to spare Sodom if Abraham could find 10 righteous people there. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31, Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4 (Prayer Partners): Interceding For Others

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

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What do you do when interceding for others?

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4: What Do You Do When Interceding For Others? A. WHY SO FEW PARTNERS IN PRAYER 1. Ignorance. Many do not know that their partnership in prayer with others can be their greatest ministry. a. Boniface 500 A.D. “We entreat the piety of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

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You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

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Evil is real and should be feared, but it is no threat to you when the Shepherd is with you.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

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New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Life Of Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

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Learn from Abraham - believe God even when we don’t see it. Wait on the Lord.

Our passage today describe another experience that Abraham went through in his life of faith with God. We can read of this event in Genesis 16. By now, Abraham was close to 100 years old. His wife Sarah 90 years old. They were still childless. It was not because they did not try. They tried ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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