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Learning Prayer From The Early Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

What is the focus of prayer?

A. WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF PRAYER? 1. We should pray for leadership. “O Lord . . . You know every heart. Show us which . . . You have chosen to replace Judas” (Acts 1:24, NLT). 2. That the Holy Spirit will minister among us. “They prayed for the new Christians to receive the Holy Spirit” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:15, Acts 1:24, Acts 26:29, Matthew 9:38, Acts 28:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

Jesus' prayer intensity, prayer gratitude, and prayer of intercession.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks Against Your Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

There will always be opposition to God’s work.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Where does opposition come from? a. Satan hates you. “The Devil as a roaring lion . . . seeking whom he may destroy” (I Peter 5:2). b. The principle of deterioration. c. The principle of sinful nature. d. You may be your worst obstacle. 2. How does opposition come? a. Subtle ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fake News?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

People are blinded to truth about God.

A. WHAT IS FAKE NEWS? ? Is it correct to call it fake news? ? Webster – definition of fake: “To prepare or make something deceptive or fraudulent.” ? Better phrase – bias news, or slanted news, or prejudice news. The media believes they are telling the truth (according to their understanding). ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18, Ephesians 2:2-3, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Listen, Learn, And Live The Bible Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2026

The Word of God must be brought before the people.

A. INTRODUCTION: NEHEMIAH 8:1-12 1. The seventh month in the calendar had two special religious days. a. The Day of Atonement. b. The Feast of Tabernacles (also called booths or tents). 2. The Day of Atonement. Fasting. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year you must go without ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Wall Building lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 16, 2026

When you get your wall built, make sure you give credit to God who did it through you.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a “wall” is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10, Nehemiah 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Judgement Seat Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

What will happen at the Great White Throne Judgement?

A. THE GREAT WHITE JUDGEMENT THRONE “And I saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The earth and sky fled from his presence, but they found no place to hide. I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

The Return of Christ to Earth.

THE SCENE IN HEAVEN CHANGES (Revelation 19:11) 1. The bride of Christ now becomes soldiers of Christ. “Now I saw heaven opened . . . He judges and makes war” (19:11). “And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses” (19:14). 2. Who were these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Wall Building lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

Twenty Steps to Building a Good Attitude about Work.

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

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:2, Nehemiah 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Wall To Build Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

Finding your wall.

A. INTRODUCTION: NEHEMIAH 1 1. Everyone has a challenge. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” –Bill Bright 2. Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God. The walls you are building could be a family, a child, a business, a ministry, a reputation, a person you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

All believers must appear before Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11, Romans 14:10, Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Martyrs Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

A Description of Heaven's Parade

A. A DESCRIPTION OF HEAVEN’S PARADE: REVELATION 7:1-17 1. What: A great multitude approaches (parade) God. “These are they which came” (7:14). 2. Question: One of the elders saw a great multitude in heaven and asks, “What are these who are arrayed in white robes?” (7: 13). 3. How are they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of Heaven Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

What we shall see in Heaven.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. John wrote Revelation to show us and tell us three things. “Write down what you have seen—both the things that are now happening and the things that will happen” (Rev. 1:19, NLT). 2. John saw and heard an invitation. “I looked and behold a door was opened in heaven . . . and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:3, Exodus 33:20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Into Heaven Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

Description of the New Heaven.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What can I expect in heaven? “Heaven will not be unlike our life here on earth” ~Harry Ironside. 2. Human ideas about heaven. Sit on clouds, float in the air, continually on our face worshiping God. A state of the mind, no physical reality. 3. Are these pictures symbols or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

John On Patmos Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2026

Jesus' Many Names

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “10 miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived in a cave.” 3. Who was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9, John 13:23

Denomination: Baptist