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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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    Beautiful Scars Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    Scars remind us of healing and wholeness

    A. BEAUTIFUL SCARS “He was wounded for our transgressions” (Is. 53:5). “He showed them His wounds on His hands and His side” (John 20:20, NLT). “What are those wounds in thine hands” (Zech. 13:6, KJV). 1. Our scars remind us of our pain, agony, etc. We try to hide them with clothing, cosmetics, ...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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    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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    My Third Year Of Ministry Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
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    I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to a private place in the desert to rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). My emphasis – first year, miracles. Second year, sermons. Third year, parables/teaching.

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. THE THIRD YEAR OF MINISTRY My Ministry First year – introduction. Second year – popularity. Third year – preparing for My death. 1. I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Last Week Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
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    The last words of a person, will reflect his character and purpose in life. “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58).

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY LAST WEEK “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58). The Week That Changed The World: April A.D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evangelistic Jerusalem Church Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . "

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT FORMED THE FIRST CHURCH? 1. Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . make disciples in every culture (people group), baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . . and teach them all I have taught them” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Every Member Ministry Church Of Corinth Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    A spiritual gift is given to each of us.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EMPHASIS - EVERY BELIEVER HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT FOR MINISTRY “A spiritual gift is given to each of us” (1 Cor. 12:7). 1. Definition: A spiritual gift is divine enablement given to each believer to serve the Lord. 2. Basic teaching: a. All believers have a multitude of gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Go About Fasting Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    What is Fasting?

    A. WHAT IS FASTING? 1. Christian fasting is a non-required discipline that: a. Alters your diet, b. Eliminates food and/or drink, c. For a biblical purpose, d. Accompanied with prayer. B. KINDS OF FASTS 1. The Normal fast is going without food for a certain period of time, drinking only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Expectancy Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glorious Appearing Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    The Return of Christ to Earth.

    THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Revelation 19:11-16, KJV A. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH 1. Christ comes triumphantly from heaven. “Every eye shall see Him” (1:7). But the rapture is secret, “As a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2). 2. John sees the future return in prophetic visions. “I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 1: Turning Water Into Wine Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    Turning water into wine.

    Jesus The Creator John 2:1-11 Turning Water Into Wine 1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist