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  • Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    God tests us by our belief in salvation

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

  • Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    Your choices make a difference

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

  • Sin Seeds Of The Father Grow In The Son: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    Sins trickle down generations

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:1-16 Why Sons Repeat the Weaknesses of Their Father 1. Think they got away with it. 2. Think it made them great. 3. Subconscious; sons don’t realize it. 4. Think it makes them happy. 5. Their sinful nature ...read more

  • Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    Be faithful in spite of difficulties

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

  • Dealing With Family Squabbles

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    Family squabbles are normal, but we can prevent them

    A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems ...read more

  • Tested By Intercession :lesson 11

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt ...read more

  • Tested By Intercession: Lesson 11

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by ...read more

  • Four Characteristics Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Four Characteristics of a Godly Mother

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most women have 2 or 3 outstanding traits. 2. A godly woman should have both heavenly and earthly traits. 3. The aim is well-roundedness. “That you may be well-rounded and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4, ELT). 4. What does a well-rounded mother ...read more

  • Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

  • Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

  • Tested Over Possessions: Lesson 14

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013
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    Learning Faith from Abraham

    A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our ...read more

  • Lesson 3: Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
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     | 1,398 views

    You Know You Have Backslidden When . . .

    A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary ...read more

  • Lesson 4: What Must Backsliders Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
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    How A Person Approaches Backsliding

    A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do ...read more

  • Lesson 5: Backsliding In Ministry

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008
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    When You Backslide

    A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the ...read more

  • Lesson 6: What To Do When You Hit The Bottom

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    When you reach the bottom.

    A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. ...read more