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    Developing A Biblical Dream/Vision

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
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    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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    "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
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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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    A Mother's Tears

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 31, 2007
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    Remembering mothers.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns A Mother’s Tears May 13, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. A mother’s tears: nothing so tender, so convicting, so touching and so powerful. Why? - Because mothers are more tender and gentle than any others - Because mothers care ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Attitudes For Wall Building

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 4, 2007
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    Twenty steps to building good attitudes

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of attitude: (Webster) a. Arrangement of the outer body for what the inner wants to do. b. A mental focus in keeping with life’s aim. c. A feeling that results from life’s focus. d. The position of the inner that is assumed for a reason. 2. Everyone has attitudes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: An Announcement Of Preparation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
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    An important duty of angels is to bring messages. Their name means “messenger” (Heb. 1:14). They tell believers the good news and we must tell unbelievers.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...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

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 2: Why I Believe The Bible Message

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    We can only expect that a loving and wise God would reveal a plan of redemption to man powerful enough to save him.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof for your faith. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind (opinion) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 3: What We Believe About The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    The Bible is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ, the greatest in influence on lives and nations, and it answers man’s greatest need: salvation.

    A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD 1. It is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE 1. Revelation – refers to the act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 4: Arguments For God's Existence

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    Arguments for the existence of God.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken -------------------------------- Five Self-Evident Truths (That do not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do After The Big Day

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
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    We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day.

    A. AFTER THE 50TH TRBC ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven I Ams Lesson 1: I Am The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
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    The Seven I AMs of Jesus

    A. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE “I AMs” 1. There are 7 + 1 (7 is the number of perfection; 8 is the number of new things). 1. I am the bread of life – John 6:37. 2. I am the light of the world – John 8:12. 3. I am the door – John 10:9. 4. I am the good shepherd – John 10:11. 5. I am the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven I Ams Lesson 2: I Am The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
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    The Seven I AMs of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the second “I AM” given by Jesus. 2. Why did Jesus use “LIGHT” on this occasion? a. Early in the morning as the sun arose. “And early in the morning (before sunrise) He (Jesus) came again into the temple” (8:2). b. The priest lit the candle stand in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven I Ams Lesson 3: I Am The Door

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
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    The Seven I AMs of Jesus

    “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 1. Definition: (a) A passage into a room, Jesus is the way into Heaven, (b) A barrier usually turning on a hinge. Jesus keeps out those who will not believe. (c) An opportunity, i.e., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist