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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    One Word That Makes Us Bolder In Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
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    Jesus said that the Father is "pleased" to give us the Kingdom. That's significant in giving us confidence in His willingness to back us as we move forward for the Kingdom.

    A QUESTION: Was the church a good plan? - We look around at the questionable things that sometimes happen in the name of the church and have to wonder, “Was this a good idea?” I know I’ve wondered. - Is God up there shaking His head at us? What is God’s view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Linen Waistband Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2021
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    It was just a linen "girdle" or waistband which Jeremiah purchased new, at the Lord's command. What happened to that waistband after Jeremiah bought it?

    Introduction: Jeremiah was a prophet as well as a priest. During his ministry, God told him to make at least three unusual purchases. The first such purchase was a linen waistband (“girdle” in the KJV) and it served as an object lesson. 1 The command to purchase the waistband (girdle) Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7: I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 22, 2006
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    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God did everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    We all have a sinful nature and react wrong way, wrong time, for the wrong purpose but God always reacts to His nature, i.e., love, holiness, goodness.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
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    Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

    A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God always reacts according to His nature.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
     | 2,636 views

    Jesus believed every word of Scripture

    A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consequences Of Giving Into Temptation Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    Satan is the source of your temptation. Temptations appear in the form of physical enticements, emotional gratifications, or egotistical enhancements.

    “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Lessons Concerning Our Freedom

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

    Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,716 views

    The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Will Come Again Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
     | 4,317 views

    Why Jesus preaches the future

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHY I PREACH THE FUTURE 1. Because of who I am. “This is the revelation from Jesus Christ which God gave him to show His servants the events that must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 6,206 views

    What causes people to lose the presence of God?

    A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Parable? Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
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    A miracle is the truth of God in works.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
     | 63 views

    Why people lose God’s presence?

    A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist