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    God’s Divine Nature Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God's nature is explained by God Himself.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 56 views

    Why can Jesus open the book?

    A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honesty Is A Choice

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
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    Honesty is a choice, not a natural growth sequence in life.

    “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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    How God Leads Through Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
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    When prayer is wrong.

    A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. Save the unsaved without our obedience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arguments For God’s Existence Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 99 views

    Five self-evident truths.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken Five Self-Evident Truths (That does not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and control. 2. There are laws that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Faith has many sizes.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Hinder/Weaken Faith Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Twenty Steps that Weaken Faith.

    A. REVIEW LESSONS ON FAITH 1. Faith is a relationship. “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). 2. It takes two wings to fly. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:20). 3. Your faith can grow. “From faith to faith” (Romans 1:17). 4. Different believers’ express faith for different purposes. “Having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Introduction 01 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024
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    Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Place

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your standing in Christ Your state of Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Prayer Of Paul Lesson 02 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024
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    Praying for spiritual revelation.

    A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual needs. 2. You must become something before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL PRAYED (v. 15) 1. Occasion: Paul heard about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Love

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 15, 2023
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    Human love comes in many forms. Human love is also flawed because with it comes conditions and limitations. God's love though is divine, selfless, unconditional and flawless. There's no other love that even remotely comes close to the love that God has for us.

    The Bible says in 1 John 4:7-16 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,062 views

    A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon: The Zealous Disciple Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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    Inward obedience is reflected in outward actions.

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto man.” Colossians 3:23, KJV “Whatsoever your task is, put your whole heart and soul in it, as work done for the Lord, and not merely for men knowing your real reward will come from Him.” Colossians 3:23, Philips A. WHY JESUS CHOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot: The Betrayer Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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    Judas’ repentance was sorrow for being caught, true repentance is sorrow to God for breaking His standards and sinning against God.

    A. THE MOST TRUSTWORTHY WAS NOT 1. Name, Judas is Latin, his birth name is Judah (means praise) the tribe from which Jesus was born. Iscariot means a northern portion of Jordan. 2. Importance? Always mentioned last among the twelve. 3. Trust. Judas was treasure, assuming trust by the eleven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,246 views

    Faith is a road God uses to get you there, faith is a tool God uses to fix your problem. Faith is the medicine God uses to heal.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Hinder Weakened Faith Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,052 views

    Faith is a relationship. It can grow from faith to faith.

    A. REVIEW LESSONS ON FAITH 1. Faith is a relationship. “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). 2. It takes two wings to fly. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:20). 3. Your faith can grow. “From faith to faith” (Romans 1:17). 4. Different believers’ express faith for different purposes. “Having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist