Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

    A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

    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 identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7 A Look At The Judgement Seat Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    What will happen at the Great White Judgement Throne?

    A. THE GREAT WHITE JUDGEMENT THRONE “And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bread Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
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    Why bread is a symbol of His death

    “For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread” (1 Cor. 11:23). A. Why Bread is a Symbol of His Death 1. Death. “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing At The Pool Of Behesda Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017
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    Waiting for the moving of the waters.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017
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    Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Fast: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
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    Jesus tells us to fast.

    A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
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    Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 31 - All You Need Is Love Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020
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    Maybe the Beatles were right. In a world that shifts constantly, what principle do we rely on to guide us? A classic question with a timeless response. Love God and love one another.

    You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4831982 • Our world is full of contradictory direction giving. Particularly now. o Mask, no mask? o Go out in public, stay home? o Kids go to school or not? o The problem with this situation is that deciding which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
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    Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Study The Bible? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Seven Results of Bible Study with Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do most people read or study the Bible? a. Required b. Curiosity c. To find an answer or research a topic d. Follow a routine e. Search for truth f. To find God g. To go to heaven (and not hell) when they die 2. What is the motive of the true born again believer? “When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is A Revelation From God Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Jesus' attitude toward Scriptures

    A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS ATTITUDE TOWARD SCRIPTURES 1. What is attitude? Mental posture to receive data, or emotional response to receiving truth, or focus of the will to decide. 2. Jesus grew up in a Jewish home that reverenced the Scriptures. “Think about these commands all the time, and tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Is Autoreactive And Inerrant Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Jesus believed in the authority of Scripture

    A. JESUS BELIEVED IN THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 1. Because Jesus is God, He has always known Scripture. “My word is forever settled in heaven” (Ps. 119:89, BBJ). 2. Jesus, along with the Father and Holy Spirit, gave the Scriptures to Old Testament writers. “No word of prophecy was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Gives Illumination Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    The Influence of the Bible

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE INFLUENCE OF THE BIBLE 1. Jesus never wrote one word of the Scriptures. 2. Jesus was the Word and His miracles, sermons, and salvation had to be passed on. “In the beginning was the Word” (John 1:1). Jesus “suffer(ed) for sins, raise from the dead . . . be preached to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - A Warrior Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
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    God uses a coward to lead a nation of cowards

    GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. “My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist