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    After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Eliminate the sin that made you fail. Determine not to make that mistake again.

    A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – Determine not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When People Trick You Lesson 9

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Don’t trust a trickster or their promises; look at their deeds, track record.

    A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Christ Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    Do not love the world or the things in the world

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. You have three inner powers to guide you. a. Intellect, the power of knowing to warn or challenge. b. Emotion, the power of feelings to motivate. c. Will, the power of choice to direct. 2. Where do you give most of your attention? a. Learning, controlled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

    INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Know God Personally Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    To pray in Jesus’ name is to come through His perfection.

    A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

    A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sonship Names Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    The first time Jesus is called Son: “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’”

    The Four Main Uses of Son “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preeminence Of Christ Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    That Jesus in all things may have the preeminence.

    A. INTRODUCTION/REVIEW KEY WORD: Preeminence. “That in all things He might have the preeminence” (Col. 1:18) THEME: The position privilege and power of the believer. PURPOSE: To deal with false doctrines of angel worship, asceticism, Hebrew legalism, and attraction to philosophy. B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

    A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's New Position Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Earthly principles to reflect our heavenly position.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word preeminence. “That in all things he might have the preeminence (1:17). 2. Theme: the position, privilege and power of the believer. Fussing at you will not get rid of sin. You must know what God has done for you, what a wonderful new position you have in Christ, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Reciprocal Relationship Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    God and mankind belong together because He created us.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE NECESSITY OF A RELATIONSHIP 1. Definition: “Relationship is a connection of two or more (parts) which belong together; connected because of affinity, or reciprocal interest.” a. God and mankind belong together because He created us. b. Because we are created in His image ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Life-Changing Experience Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    You don’t have the power to believe in God, until you make a choice to believe in Him.

    A. A CONVERSION EXPERIENCE 1. Conversion is one of the most misunderstood of all religious terms: a. Secular use: “Something that is changed from one use to another” ~Webster. b. Sports use: Extra point after touchdown. c. Math use: The reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Practical Religion Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025
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    God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4).

    1. Christians believe salvation is by faith alone and apart from works. Good works without faith in God will not save (Eph. 2:8-9). 2. Christians also believe faith that fails to produce good works is dead. Faith in God without good works will not save (James 2:14-26). 3. Paul, the great champion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025
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    The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
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    The Eight Miracles in John

    1. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. 2. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. 3. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. 4. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John plus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist