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    Naomi Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019
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    A compromising mother becomes a godly grandmother.

    A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Came Doing Miracles Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,217 views

    My miracles were from the Father

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SURROUNDED BY THE SUPERNATURAL 1. Some events of my life were miraculous: a. I fulfilled Old Testament prophecy b. Prediction to Elizabeth and Mary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naomi Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2017
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    A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER

    A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016
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    Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lois Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

    A GRANDMOTHER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joash Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019
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    A good grandson comes from an evil grandmother.

    A GOOD GRANDSON COMES FROM AN EVIL GRANDMOTHER A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Came From Heaven Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019
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    Nothing catches God by surprise.

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Came Doing Miracles Lesson 6

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019
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    Extraordinary events that were not natural, but supernatural.

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SURROUNDED BY THE SUPERNATURAL 1. Some events of my life were miraculous: a. I fulfilled Old Testament prophecy b. Prediction to Elizabeth and Mary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coward Gideon Experienced God For Courage Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
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    When God uses a coward.

    A. WHEN GOD USES A COWARD: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianties came – stole – and returned to the desert (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Gideon a coward. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Gideon felt he was too weak to fight. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024
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    Finish well!

    A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ehud: Deformity Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024
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    There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

    A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
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    The Scriptures are still the place to find the way to Jesus.

    1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
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    Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: God Pushed Him To Victory Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,549 views

    An imperfect person plus God makes a confident warrior. An organized and obedient few can defeat a multitude.

    A. WHEN GOD USES THE IMPERFECT: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianites came – stole – and returned to the desert. (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Israel hid in the mountains. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Imperfect Gideon felt he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 235 views

    The newborn King of the Jews

    1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist