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    Angels At Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Messengers for God. (The word angel means messenger). What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14). 2. There are several appearances of angels surrounding the birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Appearance: Thomas- Why We Doubt (Lesson 3)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:24-29 What do we know about Thomas? Thomas was the 7th apostle called, and he had a twin brother, and served under Philip (Matt.10:3), managing the organization and administration of Jesus’ ministry. He was a detail man. Doubting Jesus. What will Thomas always be remembered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Appearance: Seeing Jesus On The Emmaus Road (Lesson 2)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
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    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    WHY WE DON’T SEE THE LORD: LUKE 24:13-35 "Jesus himself began walking with them, but they were blinded and could not recognize Him" (Luke 24:15-16 ELT). Busy on our journey. "Two of them went that same day (Sunday) to a village called Emmaus" (24:13). Concerned about home. "They drew nigh unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Appearance: John Believes (Lesson 1)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
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    Series: Resurrection Appearance

    INTRODUCTION: JOHN 20:1-10 What a resurrection appearance of Jesus is not? Not just His Spirit. "Handle Me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see Me have" (Luke 24:39). Not just a vision. (Daytime). "Behold My hands and My feet . . . handle Me" (Luke 24:39). Not just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2008
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    Words of worship from Psalms 100.

    A. PSALM 100 (AMPLIFIED) Shout your love to God, all people of the earth, Worship the Lord, with gladness, Come into His presence with singing. Realize the LORD is God who made you, You are not a self-made person. We are the people of God, We are His sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2008
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    The Father Seeketh- Priority in worship.

    A. WORSHIP BEGINS WITH GOD – PSALM 103 AMPLIFIED Lord, I bless You from the bottom of my soul, Lord I bless Your Holy name. Lord, I bless You from the top of my mind, I will not forget all Your benefits to me. Lord, You forgave my iniquities, You healed all my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

    Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Biblical Dream/Vision

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,673 views

    The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life.

    The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life. 1. Everyone should have a dream or vision for their life. Robert Browning the poet said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Need A Fresh Dream

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
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     | 1,331 views

    "Discipline your minds to look forward to the plans God has for you, so you can live purposefully to the coming of Jesus Christ" (I Peter 1:13, ELT).

    1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. "Daddy, don’t kill my dream" (Debbie, my Daughter). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Writing Your Dream/Vision

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
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    “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision

    THREE ASPECTS OF VISION “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision 1. God. Your vision comes from God, it is not thought up. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 1: When Pain Comes

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).

    1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
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    “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
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    “Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Dynamic Faith Lesson 5: Today Counts

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    As you come to understand God’s unique calling for your life, you will be asked to exercise your faith and vision along the way.

    A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To properly use your spiritual gifts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 1: Background

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    How We Got Our Bible: Background

    1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist