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    Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
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    God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

    A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
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    What does revival look like?

    “That is why the Lord says, ‘turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Blessing… Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023
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    The Second Sunday of the Lent

    Be a blessing… Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us read from the book of Genesis (Genesis 12:1-4) for our reflection today: The LORD said to Abram: ?“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk?   and from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Spiritual Thirst Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 27, 2023
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    The Third Sunday of the Lent

    A Spiritual Thirst Scripture Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:5-8, John 4:5-42. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, A thirst could be physical. A thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ruth's Decision Determined Her Future

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Ruth’s conversion and transformation demonstrates God’s grace.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. She was given a name that means friend. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under God’s special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Crowns Of Reward

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Bible pictures life as a race from cross to crown and certain rewards (crowns) are given to those who are victorious.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible pictures life as a race from cross to crown and certain rewards (crowns) are given to those who are victorious. 2. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it … Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25). 3. “ For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    God uses obedient men like Joseph.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night Jesus Was Born Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    God can speak to you when you faithfully do your job.

    A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:89, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:1-13 The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today. B. TWENTY-TWO LESSONS FROM THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS 1. There is only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Shall Come Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Signs of Lord's return in nature, society, and Christian opposition.

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matthew 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Or Vocation Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
     | 154 views

    You don’t have the power to be successful until you make a life-choice to excel in all things.

    Yesterday: My work is determined by past decisions. Tomorrow: My future goals give me energy. Today counts: I can change the ordinary into the extraordinary. “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Book Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages. “God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son” (Heb. 1:1-2, NLT). a. It came from God. b. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Death Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is An Interactive Community Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    The earthly church is a community of believers. The community of Christians is entirely unique from all other religious gatherings.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most people want to know God but want to do it outside the established church. Why do people have problems with the existing church? a. Scandals. b. Traditions. c. Dead music. d. Rules/legalism. e. Always asking for money. f. Ingrown/doesn’t reach out. 2. What do we know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist