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    Lesson 4: Moses' Excuses

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011
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    What excuses do you give to God?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
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    Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
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    “Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beautiful Scars Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Scars remind us of healing and wholeness

    A. BEAUTIFUL SCARS “He was wounded for our transgressions” (Is. 53:5). “He showed them His wounds on His hands and His side” (John 20:20, NLT). “What are those wounds in thine hands” (Zech. 13:6, KJV). 1. Our scars remind us of our pain, agony, etc. We try to hide them with clothing, cosmetics, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    What does it mean to touch/encounter God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham - Intimacy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    God will hear your prayer when you encounter Him.

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD TALKED TO ABRAHAM – GEN. 18:22-33 1. Every time God appeared to Abraham was a test of his faith. Because he successfully followed God, Abraham is called the father of faith. But also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob - Redirection Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Expect a dawn of new experiences after encountering God.

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses - Intercessor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
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    Moses deals with Israel's sin

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT MOTIVATED MOSES? 1. Moses was in God’s presence receiving the Ten Commandments. “Joshua heard the noise . . . there is war in the camp” (Ex. 32:17, KJV). 2. Corruption by Aaron and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - A Warrior Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
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    God uses a coward to lead a nation of cowards

    GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. “My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goodness And Mercy Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019
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    Two "hound dogs" from Heaven: Goodness and Mercy.

    A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.” 5. Deliverance. “He leadeth me beside still ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
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    Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Racing To The Tomb Lesson 34 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
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    The resurrection is the basis of eternal life that is promised to all that believe in Jesus Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION TO THE RESURRECTION 1. Fundamental to everything a Christian believer is the miracle of the physical resurrections of Jesus from the dead. 2. B. B. Warfield called it, “the cardinal doctrine of our system: on it all other doctrines stand.” 3. Every sermon in Acts includes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
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    Persecution scatters the Gospel.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
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    Purity always brings power and progress.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Lonely Apostle Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
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    Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths.

    LESSONS FROM A LONELY APOSTLE II TIMOTHY 4:9-18 Introduction: Someone once said, “It’s lonely at the top.” I have news for you. “It’s lonely at the bottom too!” Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths. I. There Will Always be People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist