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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 Death Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
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    What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calming The Storm Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
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    Jesus gives us courage in the storm before the circumstances are changed.

    “Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In Weakness Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
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    Six decisions to change everything.

    “Jesus fasted … for forty days and forty night, fasted … became very hungry … the devil … if you are the Son of God … stones become bread … Jesus told him … “No … people do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:1-11, NLT). A. HUNGER IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 179 views

    Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change

    “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
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    Faith is a road God uses to get you there, faith is a tool God uses to fix your problem. Faith is the medicine God uses to heal.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
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    Faith has many sizes.

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Lucy Looks Into A Wardrobe - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Dec 14, 2005
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    Children’s sermon To teach that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Chapter 1 of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

    Theme: Today the children will learn that the Bible is an amazing book that we need to read and know! Action Point: Today’s action point is, "I will read the Bible". Encourage the children to read the Bible. Start up a Bible reading contest or assign scriptures to be read every week in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal