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    Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Seeds Of The Father Grow In The Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    The sins of the father pop up in the lives of his sons

    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 drives them. 6. Think they can’t help it. “A severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    God prospers us when we work at it.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication: Journey Back To God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    What pulls us from God?

    A. WHAT PULLS US FROM GOD? 1. Money, making it, spending it, not having it 2. Difficulties 3. Job 4. Striving for acceptance or recognition of people 5. Family problems, divorce, spouse, etc. 6. Sin 7. Addiction to sports, sex, porn, alcohol, etc. “God told Jacob to move his family back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is God Silent? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    Know how God speaks

    A. WHY ARE PEOPLE SILENT TO US? 1. Angry. Learn to interpret the sounds of silence. 2. They want you to learn (seeing what you will do). 3. They have already told you. 4. They disagree with what you previously said. 5. They are taking time to think before answering. 6. Talking is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Doesn't The Bible Make Sense" Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    Why people have difficulty with scripture

    A. WHAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO US? 1. A subject in school we hate. 2. Computer instructions too complicated. 3. A foreign language we flunked in school. 4. A sport we’ve never played. 5. GPS instructions that go against our knowledge. 6. A love letter not written to you. B. WHY SOME MISS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    God keeps secrets

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us from temptation; “curiosity kills the cat.” 6. To preserve their relationship. 7. Because they love us. B. GOD KEEPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Christ's Many Names

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014
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    Learning Christ's Many Names

    A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Can Prayer Override Scientific Law?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014
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    Answering the Critics

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 19, 2019
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    The significance of the Baptism of Jesus and its relevance to our baptism

    Weekend Message/Devotion January 20, 2019 John 1:29-41 Behold the Lamb of God In today’s gospel reading, we find a whole lot to digest. If we are serious about understanding this reading, we will be drawn to a number of readings through the Old and the New Testaments. I hope you will follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational