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    Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    Our faith does not guarantee an easy or problem free life.

    A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION ? Over 3,000 killed on 9-11 ? Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook ? Cancer takes a young mother ? Jewish Holocaust ? Over 230,000 killed in Tsunami, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 ? Who can explain Nero, Hitler and Saddam Hussein? 1. It’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On God And His Glory Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Fast and pray to expand God's kingdom

    A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can Prayer Override Scientific Law? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    God does not break laws because law is an extension of the nature and purpose of God, and is the power by which He controls His universe. Since God cannot change, then His laws do not change.

    A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers embellished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Why God doesn't eliminate suffering in our life?

    A. QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1. Isn’t suffering the work of satan? 2. Since God is completely good, how could He use suffering? 3. Since God wants to bless His children, why does He allow them to suffer? 4. Why pain and sorrow since God never glorifies them? 5. Has Christ asked us to buy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Told By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    Why a Bible by Jesus?

    A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS IS A PARAPHRASE 1. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) Greek (New Testament) and Chaldean (verses in Daniel). 2. The Holy Spirit guided the writers of Scripture. “You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Fear No Evil Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    Why death shadows scare me

    A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your deliverer. 6. Deliverance comes by relationship to the shepherd. B. WHAT ARE WE NOT TO FEAR? 1. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    A Compromising Mother Becomes a Godly Grandmother

    A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joash Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    A Good Grandson Comes from An Evil Grandmother

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North South Ahab and Jezebel  Athaliah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Lord's Table Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    Why you should partake?

    A. What Is The Correct Name For The Lord’s Table? 1. The Lord’s Table, (1 Cor. 10:21). 2. The Lord’s Supper, (1 Cor. 11:20). 3. Breaking bread, (Acts 2:42, 46; 20:7). 4. Ordinance, (1 Cor. 11:2). 5. Eucharist (a Roman Catholic term) from eucharisto, “to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Cup? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    What spiritual meaning can we get from the cup?

    “In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you . . . drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Cor. 11:25-26). A. Why Grapes Are a Symbol of His Death 1. Symbols of fruitfulness. “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
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    Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

    A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Woman Can Be A Ruth Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
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     | 5,754 views

    Ten Decisions-Making Steps

    A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimelech were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary regression from God. “Went to sojourn in Moab” (1:1). 3. Could not leave. “Continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
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    Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting God In Solitude Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017
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     | 7,938 views

    God of the past, present and future

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Ex. 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning How To Solve A Problem Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017
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    How to solve a problem

    A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS? 1. Your role to protect the family. “After he (Moses) had sent her (his wife) back” (Ex. 18:2). a. Physical protection. b. Provide for necessities. c. Provide for spiritual matters. 2. Respect the family. “Moses went out . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist