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    Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

    A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 2: Healing The Nobleman's Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    Jesus the Healer.

    Jesus The Healer John 4:46-54 Healing the Nobleman’s Son A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

    A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When You Fast? Day-Two Devotional Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026
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    Fasting for a spiritual purpose.

    Daniel and his three friends were captured and brought to Babylon for a “training program.” They were to become managers for Babylon over the Jewish people who had been captured. Part of their training was a special Babylonian diet, while they experienced the Babylonian culture, i.e., dress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Names Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    The birth names of Jesus. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."

    1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping A Hunger For God Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
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    Victory over feelings and emotions.

    “ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7, NKJV). A. CLEAR ANY BLOCKS TO SPIRITUAL WALKING WITH GOD 1. Worries: “Do not worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025
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    Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect).

    A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Forgiveness Works Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Forgiveness puts you on the path to healing.

    A. INTRODUCTION “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31:34). 1. Little girl prayed, “Forgive us our trash baskets, as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.” 2. Forgiveness – Webster: “To grant pardon, remission for all offence, debts, etc., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When I Don't Forgive? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Forgiveness brings inner healing, but bitterness spews its poison.

    “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13, NKJV). “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psalm 66:18, NKJV). A. UNFORGIVENESS IS COSTLY “Forgive … that your Father in heaven may also forgive you” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different Stages Of Forgivenesss Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Thank God for using a difficult/hard experience to conform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

    “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). A. FIVE STAGES WHEN WE DENY FORGIVENESS 1. We deny we did it and our consequences are inevitable. 2. We get angry at our problem. 3. We bargain to live beyond our consequences. 4. We become depressed because the consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Door Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 1, 2024
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    Spiritual direction when facing problems.

    A. ASKING GOD’S HELP/DIRECTION WHEN FACING A DECISION 1. You must ask God to help you make the decision. “Ask and you will receive” (Matthew 7:7). 2. You must ask in Jesus’ name (through His personal intercession for you). “You can ask anything in My name and I will do it” (John 14:13, NLT). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025
     | 124 views

    Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect), and you cannot disconnect them.

    A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
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    Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing The Nobelman's Son Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
     | 151 views

    Why did the nobleman come to Jesus?

    A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist