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    Philemon Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    This book is a picture of salvation.

    A. THE STORY OF PHILEMON Paul had led Philemon to Christ, a rich businessman in Colossae, 100 miles from Ephesus. Paul probably never visited Colossae (Col. 1:7; 2:7). Philemon owned slaves, and one slave, Onesimus, stole valuables and ran away to Rome, thinking he couldn’t be found in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
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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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asa Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
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    A revival grandson came from an ungodly grandmother.

    A REVIVAL GRANDSON CAME FROM AN UNGODLY GRANDMOTHER “In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa became king over Judah. And he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother's name was Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom. Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samuel Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
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    When grandchildren are pushed into ministry.

    A. WHEN GRANDCHILDREN ARE PUSHED INTO MINISTRY “Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lois Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

    A GRANDMOTHER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joash Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    A good grandson comes from an evil grandmother.

    A GOOD GRANDSON COMES FROM AN EVIL GRANDMOTHER A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    Living below your inheritance.

    A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    The accomplishments of Moses.

    A. THE GRANDFATHER MOSES Grandfather – Moses – Lawgiver. Father – Gershom – Undistinguished. Good son – Jonathan – Prodigal priest. “Then the children of Dan set up for themselves the carved image; and Jonathan the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noah Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    What we know about Noah.

    A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    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 – Faithful men – Passed lessons on Fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons On The Coming Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2017
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    The kingdom is more than a future reality. It is already present. The Pharisees did not have to wait for it. The disciples were already part of it. Even today the kingdom as Jesus established it is present wherever people acknowledge Jesus as King.

    Samaria, Galilee Lessons on the Coming Kingdom (Gen. 6-9) Luke 17:20-37 Jesus Speaks on the Spiritual Nature of God’s Kingdom (Luke 17:20-21) And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Lesson Of Ministry

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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    Practical Lessons of Ministry

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. “The people pressed upon Him to hear” (v. 1). Jesus chose common people to follow Him, not religious people. 2. “He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret” (v. 1). Go to where the people are; don’t make them come to you. 3. “To hear the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Pandemic

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Apr 22, 2020
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    Two extremes to the Reactions to this pandemic teach something about another older epidemic

    INTRODUCTION: A. During this epidemic 1. I have been noticing something about people Sort of a lesson in human nature The Pandemic reveals Two kinds of people Two extremes #1 extreme those go to store - hoard up all the bottled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pentecost Is Not A History Lesson

    Contributed by Randall Long on May 21, 2020
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    This message relates the events of Pentecost to our situation as the Church in a lost world today.

    Today is the day we celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost, nearly 2,000 years ago. However, while we are going to read about the remarkable, earth-shaking events of that day, this is not a history lesson. The story of Pentecost does tell us how Christ's first disciples reached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lessons From The Ants

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020
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    But King Solomon says “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!"

    Dear brothers and sister, what are the thoughts that comes to your mind when you think about the common ants. They are seen everywhere in the park, along the path, and in many homes. Even though they are so tiny, they can give a painful bite if you are bitten by one. Some people only think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic