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    Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009
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    Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today's New Journey

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009
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    You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

    Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent:the Missional Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009
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    Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

    A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010
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    Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

    GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Into Another Culture

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010
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    What keeps a believer from being worldly.

    A. WHAT IS CULTURE? 1. What does “world” mean? People. “For God so loved the world that he sent” (John 3:16, ELT). 2. What does “world” mean? Culture or the system by which people live. “Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Successful In 2009

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2009
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    How to be successful in the coming year.

    A. INTRODUCTION “This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8). 1. Think ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Spouse

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
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    How to strengthen your marriage and relationship through prayer for one another.

    “Praying at all times, and on every possible occasion, asking for what you need” (Eph. 6:18, ELT). A. WHY PRAY TOGETHER? 1. Need. Barna says 27% of born again people and 30% of fundamentalists divorce. 2. Unites you spiritually before God. “If two of you agree . . . about anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
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    Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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    Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time, but we are also to be the one giving the pat on the back from time to time.

    The Need for Encouragement 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Intro Jonathan’s experience with David illustrates the reality of the ministry of encouragement. Romans 15:5 says “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
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    When You Backslide

    A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7: Dealing Pratically With Backsliding

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008
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    Practical examples on backsliding.

    A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 7: The Man Born Blind

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
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    “Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him” (9:3).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some had ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 9: Miracles Of The 153 Fish

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
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    “without Me you can do nothing” in John 15:5 is seen here. “With Christ we can do all things” (Phil. 4:13). The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

    1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Love To Grow - Light The Fire 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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    This is the second in our "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on keeping our fires lit through diligence and perseverance.

    Psalm 22:25-31 25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to ...read more

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 2: Why Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014
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    What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

    Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist