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    Divine Lessons From Spongebob Squarepants Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
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    While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about God and our Christian walk.

    Divine Lessons from SpongeBob SquarePants Introduction Today, we are diving into the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants to uncover some profound spiritual truths. While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rocking Our Faith: Lessons From School Of Rock Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
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     | 549 views

    The film School of Rock, with its music, passion, and self-discovery themes, can teach us profound truths about our walk with God.

    Rocking Our Faith: Lessons from School of Rock Introduction Today, we’re going to take an unusual but enlightening journey by exploring spiritual lessons from the movie "School of Rock." This film, with its themes of music, passion, and self-discovery, can teach us profound truths about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Trials will show that your faith is genuine.

    1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing The Nobelman's Son Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Why did the nobleman come to Jesus?

    A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction: Why God Uses Imperfections Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

    A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 51 views

    Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

    A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter: A Granite Rock Who Cracked Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 81 views

    Your strength is not in your personality or your powerful will, it is in Christ.

    A. PETER THE ROCK “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: God Pushed Him To Victory Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    An organized and obedient few can defeat a multitude.

    A. WHEN GOD USES THE IMPERFECT: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianties came – stole – and returned to the desert. (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Israel hid in the mountains. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Imperfect Gideon felt he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Faith leads to correct understanding of Jesus.

    A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God’s Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God is not like you, He made you like Himself.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: "The God Who Establishes Us” Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 12, 2025
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    This second sermon explores Paul’s explanation of his integrity, his ministry under accusation, and how God’s faithfulness steadies us when plans change and people misunderstand. It moves from comfort to credibility — from grace received to grace lived out.

    Introduction Sometimes the greatest challenge in ministry is not persecution, but misunderstanding. Paul faced criticism from those who thought his change of travel plans meant he was fickle or untrustworthy. Yet, in this passage, Paul reminds us that God is faithful — and it is He who establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning From Jesus' Return Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 40 views

    Christ's return

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 19:11-16 1. Six seals revealed judgment (6:1-17) then the seventh seal, “There was silence in Heaven” (8:1). This is Christ’s return. 2. Six trumpets announce judgment (8:2-9:2). “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Leads Through Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 43 views

    When prayer is wrong.

    A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. Save the unsaved without our obedience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Leads Through Circumstances Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 45 views

    12 ways to look at circumstances.

    A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:28). 3. God works His plan when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Nine things God uses to lead us.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the Spirit of God” (Rom. 8:14). “The Spirit Himself bears witness with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist