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    Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    There is a time to stop praying and act.

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Christ Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    Do not love the world or the things in the world

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. You have three inner powers to guide you. a. Intellect, the power of knowing to warn or challenge. b. Emotion, the power of feelings to motivate. c. Will, the power of choice to direct. 2. Where do you give most of your attention? a. Learning, controlled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Salvation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    Salvation is a choice that gives you eternal life.

    “You have obeyed from the heart that doctrine which was given you” (Rom. 6:17). 1. Salvation is a choice that gives you eternal life. a. Your choice puts Christ at the center of your life. b. Your choice to put Christ first in everything. c. Your choice gives you eternal life. d. You choose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    Your spiritual growth determines the effectiveness of your ministry.

    “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col. 2:6). 1. The power of decisions a. Yesterday: past decisions make me what I am. b. Tomorrow: future dreams give me energy. c. Today counts: the most important day of your life. 2. Spiritual growth is a choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Is A Choice Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    If you never made a choice to have a positive attitude, you cannot manage what you don’t have.

    1. A positive healthy attitude is not natural, it is a choice. Your attitude grows out of: a. The attitudes of your parents. b. The attitudes of your teenage close friends. c. Your heroes or role models. d. Your adjustment to your immaterial and physical appetite. WRONG CHOICES ABOUT YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Or Vocation Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
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    You don’t have the power to be successful until you make a life-choice to excel in all things.

    Yesterday: My work is determined by past decisions. Tomorrow: My future goals give me energy. Today counts: I can change the ordinary into the extraordinary. “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

    A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is An Angel? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    Angels are holy beings, whose job is to worship God, crying “Holy, holy, holy.”

    A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. They carry out the will of God. The name aggelo means messenger. 2. They do not have a body, but can appear in a body. They are spirit (incorporeal beings). “He makes His angels spirits” (Hebrews 1:7). “Are they not ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

    INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Names Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    The birth names of Jesus. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."

    1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sonship Names Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    The first time Jesus is called Son: “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’”

    The Four Main Uses of Son “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayers Of Paul Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    Thanksgiving precedes prayer.

    A. INTRODUCTION KEY WORD: Preeminence (1:17) WRITER: Paul includes Timothy because he pastored the church (1:1) But only Paul signed the letter. “The salutation by my own hand Paul” (4:18). FOCUS: Prison Epistle. “Remember my chains.” CONTENT: Similar but shorter than Ephesians PURPOSE: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preeminence Of Christ Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    That Jesus in all things may have the preeminence.

    A. INTRODUCTION/REVIEW KEY WORD: Preeminence. “That in all things He might have the preeminence” (Col. 1:18) THEME: The position privilege and power of the believer. PURPOSE: To deal with false doctrines of angel worship, asceticism, Hebrew legalism, and attraction to philosophy. B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Person Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Jesus is a perfect balance of every quality.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christ became a real man. The world saw Him as “the carpenter’s son” (Mark 6:3). Yet He was perfection in every way, at every stage of growth, and in every circumstance of life. 2. Christ mixed freely and naturally with imperfect people, yet “They saw no beauty in him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Book Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages. “God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son” (Heb. 1:1-2, NLT). a. It came from God. b. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist