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    The Widows' Mite Lesson 28 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
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    God delights to use small things so His glory is seen.

    A. INTRODUCTION “While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Others Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016
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    Praying with others is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. Praying with a prayer partner challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Worship Jesus Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
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    In Search of the King

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING – MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem?  So their son could be near the Temple.  So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount Lesson 15 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016
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    Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus' longest sermons.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is one of Jesus’ longest sermons. While preached to the multitudes, scholars refer to it as: (1) the ordination sermon to His disciples, or (2) His first staff meeting. 2. While some dispensationalists claim the sermon is meant primarily for the millennium because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses And Joshua

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
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    Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Baptism? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
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    Why You Must Be Baptized

    A. Introduction 1. Word means to dip or immerse. 2. No arguments in the Bible about mode or motivational sermons to be baptized. 3. Most abused because most visible. B. What is baptism? 1. Proper candidate – repentant sinner. 2. Proper mode – immerse in water. 3. Proper symbol - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
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    “Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Practice Of Prayer Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019
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    Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get answers, your heart attitude does.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. With Jesus in the school of prayer. First, learn the nature of prayer (what it is); second, learn prayer principles, the rule to guide you. Third, practice Jesus’ method of prayer. 2. Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking According To Jesus' Direction Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019
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    Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer acknowledges our limitations to help ourselves. 2. Our many needs motivate us to pray. 3. We don’t need to be told to pray, Jesus directed us to proper prayer by His example and directions. 4. The Greek word used of Jesus’ prayer is proseuchomai (pros toward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honesty Is A Choice

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019
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    You don’t have the power to be ethical until you have made a life-choice to be ethical.

    “Tell the truth to your neighbor as you expect him to tell you the truth” (Luke 6:13, ELT). 1. You must choose to always do right. a. When corrupt business executives had an opportunity to make millions, they did it because they never made a decision to be ethical. b. If you wait until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
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    We must be born again because there is no other way to God.

    “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (vv. 1-2). 1. Whether you are rich or poor, you must ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thou Prepares A Table Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019
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    Why a table?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace factor. B. WHY A TABLE? 1. Not a picnic, it is just temporary. 2. Not a T.V. table, ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
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    What is the fruit of the flesh?

    A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life” (1 John 2:15-16). 2. Flesh can mean the requirements of air, food, water, exercise, etc. 3. Flesh here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob: 3rd Generation Faith Lesson Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    Who was Jacob?

    A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means deceiver. a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Prayer And Why Questions? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    Prayer is spiritual warfare against evil.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist