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    Lois Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

    A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families for a Synagogue. b. Not any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Cup Runs Over Lesson 10

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017
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    Relationship is key to understanding Psalm 23

    A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John 10:11). c. Transforms. “He restoreth my soul” (Ps. 23:3). d. Care. “Calleth ...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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    Paying The Temple Tax Lesson 19 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2016
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    We must do what we are commanded to do even though we are not able to do it. God will do through us and begin only what only God can do.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE DILEMMA “On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, ‘Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?’ ‘Yes, he does,’ Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019
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    After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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

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    What Will Hell Be Like? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
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    “Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr.

    “Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr. A. THINGS ABOUT HELL YOU KNOW 1. Old Testament – Sheol, means grave, i.e., the inevitability of death. “The wicked shall be turned into Hell” (Ps. 9:17). 2. New Testament – Hades. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 2010

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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    What giving thanks does for me.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence in God’s planned purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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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 will get. But when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 John Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    Eight signs of a false religion.

    A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have the truth in their hearts” (v. 1, Expanded Translation). 1. Who wrote? John the apostle, but calls himself “elder”. a. Identifies himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist