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    A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Faith is relationship.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Seeking the Lord

    A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly” (2 Thessalonians 1:3). 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

    A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

    A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Put God First Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Your first decision to follow Jesus should influence every other decision you make in life.

    “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:13-14, NLT “If any of you wants to be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Keep Your Ax Lesson 5

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

    “They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Are Threatened Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Worship activates God to action.

    “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4, NKJV “Some came … told Jehoshaphat … a great multitude is coming against you from beyond the (Dead) sea .. Jehoshaphat feared … seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

    “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Trouble is small when viewed by God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

    A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    We all have a sinful nature and react wrong way, wrong time, for the wrong purpose but God always reacts to His nature, i.e., love, holiness, goodness.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God's Attributes Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Humans do not have unlimited abilities (attributes), but possess only an understanding of God’s presence and these abilities.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Found Faithfulness In God's Heart Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    A man after my own heart.

    INTRODUCTION 1. David the eighth son of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:10-11). Eight – new beginnings. 2. God rejected Saul. “The LORD said … ‘I have rejected him (Saul) … fill your horn with oil … go’” (1 Samuel 16:1). 3. Qualification: “The Lord seeth not as man seeth, man looketh on the outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist