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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Healing All Who Came Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016
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    Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time He calls.

    A. INTRODUCTION Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time. He calls and not everyone responds completely to Jesus’ call. B. FIRST CALL TO PETER – SALVATION (JOHN 1:42) 1. “And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him He said, ‘You are Simon the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blue Haired Ladies, Please Pray!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 4, 2016
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    Ladies, the ball may well be in your court to see revival!

    Pro 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. I have often wondered why Christians, male and female, dye their hair when they have this blessing in Scripture. Which crown of glory to you want God's, the World's, or your Ego's? As I am somewhat bald, I ...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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    Attitudes Of The Believer

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016
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    we can choose our attitudes, whether positive, or negative

    ATTITUDES OF THE BELIEVER Numbers 13:25-30 25 At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Continues Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
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    Peter restored, the story continues

    The Story Continues Read John 21:15-19 John 21:15-19 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love (Agape) me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love (phileo) you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirsty? Come To Jesus, Drink And Flow Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2012
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    Are you hungry and thirsty for MORE in your life? If so, then come to Jesus, drink of His presence, and let the river flow!

    COME AND SEE #9: THIRSTY? COME TO JESUS, DRINK AND FLOW! KEY TEXT: “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living ...read more

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    New Years 2013

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
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    You do not need to shout like the sound of thunder or cause your voice to shake like the tremor of an earthquake and you do not need to season your words with the fire of damnation.

    Inspiration for 2013 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Good News Translations Have you watched the television shows like X Factor or American Idol and the like? Maybe you have seen videos sent by friends of exceptional auditions or performances by unknown singers. I have seen several over the last few years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crucial Relational Issues Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2012
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     | 4,328 views

    All our relationships are significantly affected by how we deal with anger, how we argue, and our comfort with forgiving and asking for forgiveness.

    Crucial Relational Issues (topical) 1. This week, something amazing happened: By Good News Network Thursday, January 26, 2012 Just beneath the radar of formal diplomacy and strategic talks, the largest peace conference in the history of the Middle East took place Monday and Tuesday on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Lot At Stake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011
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     | 4,757 views

    Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

    A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Actually Is Remission?

    Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Sep 5, 2011
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    A true story of a young man’s leukemia going into remission and how it changed his life for eternity.

    While a graduate student at Indiana University and also serving as youth minister at the North Central church in Bloomington, I had an experience I will never forget. I woke up early on this particular Sunday morning to get to the building in time to drive one of the church buses to pick up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2012
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    We are called to be real disciples of Christ, and not just to be mere converts or followers. We therefore need to meet the conditions required to be accepted accepted as His true disciples.

    TRUE DISCIPLESHIP STUDY TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010
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     | 8,428 views

    Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.

    Deliverance in the Storms of Life Given at Living Water Evangelical Church December 2008 Main Text: Matthew 8:23-27   Matthew 8:23-27 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012
     | 5,559 views

    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
     | 13,196 views

    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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    Experental Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014
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     | 8,303 views

    Jesus invites John the Baptist’s disciples to “Come and See.” Jesus offers the same invitation to us—to follow him and experience a relationship with him.

    John 1:35-51 "Experiential Faith" INTRODUCTION Social commentators have brought it to our attention that we are talking to each other less. We are spending more time on Facebook, Twitter, and texting each other. But, face to face communication is becoming rare. This doesn't necessarily mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran