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    Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,140 views

    Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

    A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emotions Of The Heart Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
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    Measure your heart by Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). 2. The image of God is our intellect (power to know), emotion (power to feel) and will (power to choose). 3. The heart is the biblical word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Emotions Of The Heart

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 26, 2007
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    The emotions of the heart can be strong and even deceitful, but they can also point towards salvation.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Emotions of the Heart September 23, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,826 views

    From rags to riches in three generations.

    A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coping With Pain Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016
     | 5,642 views

    Reactions to Pain

    A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with suffering for so longs; they act out if they have no pain. 3. Pain management with prescriptions, exercise, massage, etc. 4. Low tolerance of pain vs. high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,318 views

    Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,500 views

    Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Christ Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    Do not love the world or the things in the world

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. You have three inner powers to guide you. a. Intellect, the power of knowing to warn or challenge. b. Emotion, the power of feelings to motivate. c. Will, the power of choice to direct. 2. Where do you give most of your attention? a. Learning, controlled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Wisemen's Journey Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 8,662 views

    This sermon looks at the journey of the wise men and draws life lessons from it.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 30, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #4 based on Matthew 2 story of wisemen A few nights back I was listening to the forecast on TV when the weatherman said that there was a beautiful ring around the full moon. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

    I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons Learned From Lepers

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 22, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,633 views

    As we approach Thanksgiving, today's message looks at the lessons we can learn from a bunch of lepers on our giving thanks and our being thankful.

    Lessons Learned from Lepers Luke 17:11-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/YxEDC54pClo As I look at the Thanksgiving story and it’s history, and then look at how we celebrate it today, I see some obvious shortcomings in the way we choose to be thankful. Let me give you a real short history lesson. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    The message describes biblical principles found in Nehemiah.

    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah Matthew 19:26 1. Expect opposition - John 15:18-20 Whenever Nehemiah stepped in faith he encountered problems. The problems he faced included fear, false accusations, treason, and threats to his physical well being. Doubt was also a part of his life. Without an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 20

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    Lesson 20

    At this point in the Lord’s sermon we come to what is commonly referred to as "The Lord’s Prayer." More properly it should be referred to as "The Model Prayer" or "The Pattern Prayer." While the Lord never literally prayed these words, He does present for us a "model" or a "pattern" that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 28

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 2,957 views

    Lesson 28

    In verses 1-18 of Matthew 6 it’s as if we have been in the sanctuary of the Lord communing with Him who "seeth in secret." Beginning in verse 19, we leave the safety and security of communion with the Lord, and immediately find ourselves combating the temptations and trials of the world. It is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The History Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE

    BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE (:1-8) INTRODUCTION - LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION A. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message 1. It is important to listen closely to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible