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    Olympic Lessons For Christian Warfare

    Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 19, 2010
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    This message compares and contrasts the preparation and protective gear of the Olympic athlete to the preparation and protective gear of the Christian soldier.

    Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Preacher’s Commentary The Believer’s Bible Commentary The Complete Word Study Dictionary 1. Introduction a. Many of us have been “glued” to the TV lately, attracted to and mesmerized by ...read more

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    Lesson 34: How To Die

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 4, 2012
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    Dying as a believer in Christ

    Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 34: How To Die April 29, 2012 1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: John On Patmos Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015
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    John's experience on the Island of Patmos

    INTRODUCTION 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “10 miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of Martyrs Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015
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     | 4,459 views

    Description of heaven's parade

    A. A DESCRIPTION OF HEAVEN’S PARADE: REVELATION 7:1-17 1. What: A great multitude approaches (parade) God. “These are they which came” (7:14). 2. Question: One of the elders saw a great multitude in heaven and asks, “What are these who are arrayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Into Heaven Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015
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    Description of the New Heaven

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What can I expect in heaven? “Heaven will not be unlike our life here on earth” ~Harry Ironside. 2. Human ideas about heaven. Sit on clouds, float in the air, continually on our face worshiping God. A state of the mind, no physical reality. 3. Are these pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018
     | 2,930 views

    Jesus commissions 12 disciples

    Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James The Less Lesson 13

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
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    What is a disciple?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less is one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. 2. His father is named Alphaeus (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:15). 3. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Mt. 27:55-56, 61; Mk. 15:40). 4. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Lazarus Lesson 22 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
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    Miracle of healing Lazarus

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday Lesson 25 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
     | 4,880 views

    Why Palms?

    A. WHY PALMS? 1. Why did people wave palm branches? They were considered symbols of peace and victory. “The people went forth and brought . . . palm branches” (Neh. 8:15). “Took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet Him” (Jn. 12:13). “I beheld, and lo a great multitude . . . of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children In The Temple Lesson 26 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
     | 2,644 views

    Jesus arrives Palm Sunday

    A. WHEN JESUS COMES IN! 1. Palm Sunday. After Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11). 2. No fruit. After Jesus cursed the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14). 3. After Jesus examines the temple. “Jesus entered . . . into the temple, and when He looked around” (Mark 11:11). a. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Title Lord Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Why Learn God's Many Names?

    A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Office Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,542 views

    The Christ of Our Lives.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christ Jesus is the God one who emptied Himself. Jesus Christ is the Man later glorified. Jesus – Name – Human Lord – Title – Deity Christ – Office – Savior 2. The New Testament Greek word Christ is a translation of the Old Testament Hebrew word Messiah or Anointed. 3. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    The First Commandment

    A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Commandment Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Second Commandment

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Commandment Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 4,674 views

    The Third Commandment

    A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). “Then I added, ‘Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, or God’s throne . . .” (Matthew 5:34). I said through James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist