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    Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
     | 1,058 views

    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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    Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,342 views

    You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

    A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,267 views

    Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

    “If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,089 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

    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

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    Disillusioned Mary Experienced Jesus For Personal Reassurance Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
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    Mary Magdalene - Faithful Follower

    A. INTRODUCTION: MARY MAGDALENE - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER 1. Many named Mary (from Hebrew Miriam), virgin mother of Jesus, mother of James, mother of Joses, wife of Clopas, and mother of Mark. 2. Mary Magdalene, i.e., her home was Magdala, i.e., “watch tower,” (Matthew 15:39). 3. Past life. “He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Are Scared Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    You do not have to run scared through dark dangerous valleys, because Jesus is with you. Walk with Him and stay close to Him.

    “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want … Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:1, 4). A. WHEN YOU ARE SACRED 1. What scares you? a. Physical hurt. b. Emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth: A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
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    Ruth's decisions determined her future.

    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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    Gideon - A Warrior Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
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    When God’s people cry for deliverance, God encounters a person to deliver them.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. “My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 224 views

    Jesus' Christmas Names

    A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 229 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not 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 guarantee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emotions Of The Heart Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
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    Measure your heart by Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). 2. The image of God is our intellect (power to know), emotion (power to feel) and will (power to choose). 3. The heart is the biblical word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 168 views

    As virgin born, Jesus was born without a sin nature, and lived a sinless life (2 Cor. 5:21)

    A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being Son The greatest gift So The greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 215 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

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 313 views

    Prophecy is God's birth announcement.

    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