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Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Baptist

How God’s Characteristics Can Change Our Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

The more you learn about God, the better you know yourself.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The mirror of our soul reflects God. “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them” (Gen. 1:27). 2. God knows all things; so we can know our self ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Luke 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day - Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

Let’s praise mothers who have raised good children, but not blame them if a child goes bad.

A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God expected separation. “Drink not wine . . . strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing” (13:4-5). 3. Influential by world when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:26, 2 Kings 23:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What to do after a great answer to prayer.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready To Meet God Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What God wants us to become.

A. HOW TO GET READY TO MEET GOD – EXODUS 19: 1-5 1. God gave Moses an invitation to know Him. “The Lord called . . . out of the mountain” (19:3). “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 41:10). 2. Geographical prayer. Go to the places where God likes to reveal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Ten ways to keep from losing God's presence

A. CAUSES – EXODUS 32:1ff 1. People were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. People looked with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. People sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from God. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family

A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 18, 2020

This message is primarily for men who feel like surrendering is a sign of weakness. It was written to share at a Men's Ministry meeting at my church

“I Surrender!”: devotional for Men's Ministry 1-14-2020 There are many terms we men don't like to hear or want to think applies to us. Men are supposed to be strong, victorious, providers, great leaders. We don't like to hear words like surrender. But that's because of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43, Jonah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

What we know about Noah.

A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Taught You To Pray Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Jesus said, "Prayer reflected my relationship with My Father."

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL TO MY MINISTRY 1. I had so much to do in ministry that I spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. I had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Access To God

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 30, 2013

Giving us the ability to approach God, with full benefits offered to the believer.

ACCESS TO GOD Psalms 15:1/3 “Who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart, he that back bites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: *other

Walking In Purity, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2013

The old nature is not eradicated...rather, a new power/new man comes to live inside as well, and the old man fights with him.

Walk in Purity, pt. 2 Ephesians 4:21-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130710.mp3 Put off, put on, and put away. Put off the grave clothes, put on the grace clothes, and put away things that don't belong. In John 11, Lazarus had been dead for 4 days when Jesus finally arrived and raised him from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Jesus describes and defines the kingdom of God and how it is built. (Not so rough draft)

And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Control Of Possessions?

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 9, 2020

This encourages people to take a look, with the Lord of what they have, and what they need and consider their generosity

Do You Have Control of your Possessions? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asked a young Engineer fresh out of tech college, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer replies, "In the region of £80,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-31