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    The Old Promises The New Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
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    God’s law only shows God’s purity and that man is a sinner.

    A. WHY CHRIST HAS A MORE EXCELLENT MINISTRY THAN THE OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTS: HEBREWS 8:1-5 1. “He (Christ) ministers in the Heavenly Tabernacle” (v. 1). The true tabernacle in Heaven (v. 1). 2. The Old Testament priest only ministered in a human-built place not “the true place of worship … not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024
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    Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024
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    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023
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    Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.

    A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith - Expecting Answers Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    Faith can grow from weak faith to strong in faith.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why did multitudes go listen to John the Baptist in the wilderness? “The people were in expectation” (Luke 3:15, KJV). 2. What did they expect? a. Deliverance. b. Peace. c. God to show up for them. 3. Expectation fulfilled. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of ...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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    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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    Faith Chasing The Future Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023
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    Abel the beginning of faith; Enoch the walk of faith; Noah the service of faith.

    A. ABEL – THE BEGINNING OF FAITH 1. Abel – saving faith. “ By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts” (Hebrews 11:4, NKJV). a. All religions are not the same. “Cain offered … the fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship After Christmas Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
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    True worshippers embrace Jesus and experience a divine experience or epoch.

    A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting For Health And Healing Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
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    Fasting is one discipline that will heal/improve health.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Fasting is one discipline that will heal/improve health. “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . and thy health shall spring forth speedily?” (Isa. 58:8, ELT). 2. God heals, Jehovah Rapha. “I am the Lord that healeth thee” (Ex. 15:26). 3. Healing comes by faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon: The Zealous Disciple Lesson 11 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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    Inward obedience is reflected in outward actions.

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto man.” Colossians 3:23, KJV “Whatsoever your task is, put your whole heart and soul in it, as work done for the Lord, and not merely for men knowing your real reward will come from Him.” Colossians 3:23, Philips A. WHY JESUS CHOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive To Enjoy Forgiveness Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Our vertical relationship with God depends on our horizonal relationship to others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Man bitten by dog – realizes, going to die. Wrote a long list of people not in his will. “People I hate, before I die I will bite them.” 2. Proof of your relationship with God. “Inasmuch … ye have done … to least … done unto Me” (Matthew 25:40). 3. “Our Father” means Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
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    Opening up the doors of Heaven.

    “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...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
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    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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    Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
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    A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist