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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man Of God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008
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     | 1,327 views

    This week we examine the story of Jephthah and the lessons that can be learned from it.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church God Uses Unlikely People Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man of God May 4, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. His mother was a social outcast. “He was the son of a harlot” (11:1). a. Social stigma – born out of wedlock. b. Racial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting For Truth

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 14, 2008
     | 3,539 views

    Press ahead, persevere and persist in His grace.

    FIGHTING FOR TRUTH Text: Jude 17-25 What is truth? We hear that question ringing from pages of Holy Scripture. One source tell us that the word truth is found 237 times in the King James version of the Holy Bible. Pilate asked this question of Jesus in the Gospel of John chapter 18 and verse 38. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving All Diligence

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    This is a word study in sermon form on the word diligence

    “GIVE ALL DILIGENCE” Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) INTRODUCTION: It is important as believers that we understand the clear meaning of the word diligence so that we may know how we should exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising The Roof

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    Turning a visitation into a habitation.

    “Raisin’ The Roof” Text: II Kings 4:8-16 Changing a visitation into a habitation! A. No room in present structure. (There was evidently no room for the prophet to move in to make room they had to raise the room. They had to expand their present structure.) Often there is no room in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008
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     | 5,007 views

    The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

    The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

    Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 10,824 views

    Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

    “Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different Shades Of Brown. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

    My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Pickip Load Of Manure Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Giving unto God those things that belong to God is a bit tougher than we think!

    Mark 12:13-17 “A pickup full of Manure” To understand this text we need to understand the Herodian philosophy. As these men came to try to “catch” Jesus in his words we know that their intentions were evil. The Herodians were likely part of the court of king Herod who supported his kingship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Deal

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    Our society confuses LOVE and LUST. Unlike lust, God’s kind of love is directed toward others, not inward toward ourselves. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love th

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part Two: Remember Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 23,298 views

    The second of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ******* Scripture: 1 Kings 17-19 Idea: When looking ahead makes you fearful, look back and remember. There are things we have forgotten. There are things we don’t know. Introduction There are things we would love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Harvest Time

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    Brief message preached at beginning of week of Prayer for North American Missions after testimony from a NAMB missionary.

    Introduction: Like we’ve been discussing the last few weeks, it is so easy for us to get bogged down in what is going on around us, we can, like the old adage says, “Miss the forest through the trees.” What that means is we live in a world full of lost people and don’t seem to see that we live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

    A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008
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     | 8,797 views

    When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

    5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    Have you as a Christian ever taken back a sin that God has forgiven you for? Have you ever wrapped yourself in guilt for something that you have already been pardoned for?

    Fully Forgiven Forever Forgotten Have you ever had the experience of trying to find something that you just set down? You had it in your hand just a moment ago but then you got distracted and totally lost track of it. This is especially frustrating when it is something important like a phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Urban Legend #3: Sin Legends Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    Debunking some common myths about sin.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Car urban legends (according to snopes.com): • Cell phones have touched off explosions at gas stations. • Putting sugar in the gas tank will ruin a vehicle’s engine. • The Chevy Nova sold poorly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist