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    How To Die Lesson 34 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
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    No one can do your work that God has for you.

    1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in” (Deut. 31:2). “Methodists die well” – John Wesley 2. Use your birthday. “This day” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2017
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    All our failures are prayer failures

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incomplete Obedience Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Why incomplete obedience?

    A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and Nabor got married, but Abram’s wife couldn’t bear children. Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to go to Canaan, the place where the Lord called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Patience Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Why are we impatient with God?

    A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose sight of what God is doing. 5. __________________________________________ B. ABRAM RUNS AHEAD OF GOD “Ten years after Abram arrived in the Promised Land he still didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Intercession Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    Principles of intercession

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Needs Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Fasting and praying is never wrong, but sometimes our prayers are wrong.

    A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of Heaven Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
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     | 5,882 views

    What shall we see in heaven?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. John wrote Revelation to show us and tell us three things. “Write down what you have seen—both the things that are now happening and the things that will happen” (Rev. 1:19, NLT). 2. John saw and heard an invitation. “I looked and behold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bread Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
     | 3,897 views

    Why bread is a symbol of His death

    “For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread” (1 Cor. 11:23). A. Why Bread is a Symbol of His Death 1. Death. “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
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    What is best remembered about each disciple?

    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 with Rome. b. They inflated the taxes. c. They used soldiers to enforce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James The Less Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
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    A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

    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). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Needs: Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
     | 651 views

    Fasting for Daily Needs

    A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Us" Petition: Lesson 5

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
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    Fasting and Praying for Our Spirituality

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Joseph Of Arimathea

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014
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     | 22,831 views

    Although we don't have much written about this man - all FOUR gospel writers tell of his contribution and from him, we can learn much.

    Lessons from Joseph (Of Arimathea) Mark 15:42-47 • Life’s lessons come from some unusual places and unusual people. As a college student, I went to a church as interim Minister of Music/Youth for a little over 6 months. During that time the pastor (who shall remain nameless) taught me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Sheep Pen

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

    Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God