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    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,484 views

    Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

    1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,067 views

    God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Faithful As A Young Shepherd Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,223 views

    Love the work/ministry God has given you, so the work/ministry becomes you, and you are it.

    A. DAVID – FIRST NOTICED: 1 SAMUEL 16:1 1. First noticed by God. “How long will you mourn for Saul … I have provided Myself a king (among the sons of Jesse)” (1 Samuel 16:1). 2. Standard. “I … see not as man sees … outward appearance ... I look at the heart” (16:7). 3. Eighth chosen. “Seven … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Faithfully Fights Evil Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,176 views

    Using tools of God to complete the victory.

    A. DAVID WAS NOT OLD ENOUGH 1. Nine foot Goliath challenged the army of Israel to send warriors to fight them. “If I prevail … you shall be our servants” (1 Samuel 17:9). “All the men of Israel … fled from him … dreadfully afraid” (17:24). 2. When David volunteered, “Eliab, his oldest brother … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
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    David's great Psalms revealed his early character.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,218 views

    What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

    “Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Worship The Baby Jesus Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,146 views

    Angels were created in the beginning and are holy beings who worship God,

    “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14, NKJV A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. Angel is aggelo means messenger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Well-Rounded Church At Antioch Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,098 views

    Ingredients of Well-Rounded Antioch Church

    A. INTRODUCTION: 1. The church in Jerusalem was mostly Jewish (Acts 2:5-11). 2. Jesus commanded they preach to all people in every nation (culture) and make disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:18-19). 3. Persecution forced them to carry out the Great Commission. “At that time a great persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonica Church Of Love Evangelism Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 2,049 views

    Love evangelism and the growth of the early church.

    A. INTRODUCTION Love evangelism begins with the immediate family, then branches out to all relationships, but doesn’t stop there. Love evangelism includes neighbors, extended family and strangers. Perhaps love evangelism is best described by the acrostic F.R.A.N. (Friends, Relatives, Associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible-Studying Berean Church Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,371 views

    Read the whole Bible to understand God’s whole plan for your whole life.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE BEREAN CHURCH ACTS 17:10-15 1. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica (17:1-9). a. A powerful church in spite of suffering (1 Thess. 1:6). b. The church had a strong witness (1 Thess. 1:8-10). c. Was looking for Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:13-18). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ephesian Church Reproducing Itself Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 973 views

    Churches grow when people live natural lives with supernatural testimony.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. An important quality. “This went on for the next two years, so that people throughout the province of Asia—both Jews and Greeks—heard the word of the Lord” (Acts 19:10, NLT). 2. Ephesus was the capital and supply connection for many by Roman highways to other important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 200 views

    Your works are empty without faith.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. It takes two wings to fly. Faith and human effort/prayer and programs/power of God and practical method. 2. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith turns to God from idols. (I Thess. 1:9), which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 174 views

    Growth in faith is a possibility.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How can you write so much? A page a day equals a 365 page book a year. Growing your faith is like growing a book, or a garden, or a child. a. Not easy. b. Continuous care. c. Watch out for obstacles and diseases. 2. Grow from seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Those Who Failed In Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 184 views

    This study draws practical lessons from biblical characters who failed in serving God with excellence, so that believers can avoid their mistakes and walk in obedience.

    LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12 Key Verse: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Supporting Texts: Romans 15:4; Proverbs 16:18; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 161 views

    Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist