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    When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    The occasion of conflict.

    A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Israel's success and challenges.

    A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

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    The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Pictures of Christ in the Old Testament

    A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Numbers 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security in Christ. ...read more

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    How To Slay Your Giants Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    What are giants like.

    A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke that day. For you heard then how the [giantlike] Anakim were there and that the cities were great and fortified; if the ...read more

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    What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    You are never too old to be used of God.

    1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

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    Joshua, An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Joshua faced obstacles and overcame them.

    A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua ... the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua ... spoke unto the people . . . ...read more

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    God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Let the Scriptures control you.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel ... set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence) from 1444 ...read more

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    How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

    A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

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    Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

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    When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Two wrongs never make a right.

    A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

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    After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Meet God before you meet your challenge.

    A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – ...read more

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    Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Sin always separates us from God.

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

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    Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.

    A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more

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    Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024
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    A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.

    “Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

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    Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024
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    God uses unsaved people in the ministry of Christians.

    A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more

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