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    What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025
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    Call His name Jesus ... this fulfills the prediction of Isaiah.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Mary Know? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025
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    Grace is God giving to us the exact opposite of what we deserve.

    A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025
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    Many men have lost their leadership ability because they wouldn’t be the spiritual leader in the home.

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Meanings Of Faith In Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Jesus challenges us to move mountains, i.e., obstacles by faith.

    1. Saving Faith Principle: The Scriptures teach faith in Jesus Christ alone will save a person, plus nothing and minus nothing. a. God loves you and has wonderful plans for your life. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Lame man was only one who had faith to obey Jesus.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    What is Jesus’ attitude towards death?

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Body Parts Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Pray for God’s use of them and guide in your life and ministry.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – we were created in God’s image and likeness. “And God said, ‘let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Image is nature, likeness is function. So, we function and react as would God. 2. God’s body parts. Attributed to God – face, heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Divine Nature Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    God's nature is explained by God Himself.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God’s Attributes Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Claim God’s goodness and righteousness.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
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    Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

    1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
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    How can the Shepherd meet our needs?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
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    Why can Jesus open the book?

    A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending For The Faith: Lessons From The Epistle Of Jude Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 3,311 views

    Delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith.

    "Contending for the Faith: Lessons from the Epistle of Jude" Today, we delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible as we explore the teachings of Jude. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,893 views

    Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

    "Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023
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    In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

    Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ