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Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

Something happens to a man when he surrenders to God.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: The Introvert Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Little is much when God is in it.

A. THE FOURTH CYCLE OF OPPRESSION 1. Who persecuted Israel? Midianites. “The children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord . . . and He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years” (Judges 6:1). 2. Step-cousins. The Midianites were Ishmaelites. Both came from Abraham. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: The Doubting Disciple Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The solution to a problem is never found in skepticism nor doubt, but in a faith acceptance and application of God’s Word to the issue.

“Thomas was not with the ten disciples … told him ‘We have seen the Lord.’ Thomas said, ‘Except I shall see the wounds in His hands and put my hand in the wound of His side, I will not believe … eight days later … Jesus appeared and said to Thomas, ‘reach your finger and put it into the wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

NASB

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 By referring to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Divine Rescue

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

Only God can truly rescue us from ourselves.

Galatians 1:3-5 (NKJV) 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. This passage reveals the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting To Know And Worship God Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term).

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WORSHIP? 1. Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term). 2. Definition: “Worship is a face-to-face encounter with the living God based on a regeneration experience, prompted by the Holy Spirit, and resulting in the exaltation of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Grandma Naomi Influenced Generations Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Naomi had been a compromiser, but she became a woman of conviction.

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 Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Revealed To Bureaucrat Isaiah His Future Plans Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Seven Steps to Touching/Encountering God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was originally used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16-year-old Uzziah ... their king ... he ruled 52 years ... he obeyed Me, the Lord ... as long as Zechariah was alive, Uzziah sought Me and I gave him success” (2 Chronicles 26: 1-5). “He built fortified ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Know your giftedness.

A. INTRODUCTION This series is not about ordaining women or women pastors, but about ministry that is given to everyone; that includes women. Most evangelicals recognize the nine serving gifts that are given to believers. This series will feature nine women who best characterize these nine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Begin At Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

We battle evil by spreading the gospel and relying on Providence. We begin at home and ripple out to our nation and the world.

125.5 Begin at Home The prolific author and scholar C.S. Lewis replied to Catholic priest Don Giovanni Calabria in a March 27, 1948 letter. Calabria had sent him “A Litany of Humility” (composed by Catholic Cardinal Merry Del Val) on the dangers of being too aware of global worries and forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protection Against Temptation Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Confess your sins, repent and determine not to do them again, God remembers them no more.

“You will not be tempted to sin with any greater enticement than any other believers have faced, but you can be victorious over your temptation. Remember God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist it. He will always make a way to endure it without yielding to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Use Spiritual Gifts Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

The Bible commands us to do all ministries. God wouldn’t give us a responsibility without the ability.

“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.” 1 Corinthians 7:7 A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

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

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Pictures of Christ in the Old Testament

A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Numbers 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist