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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 1 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

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023

Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

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

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

After your life falls apart, you can be changed by an encounter with Christ.

A. WHY DID SHE TOUCH JESUS: MARK 5:24-35? 1. She did not want Jesus to touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. “Whoever touches her shall be unclean” (Leviticus 15:19). 2. She wanted contact. She did not want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. “… anything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43, Mark 5:28, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 19 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

"May the words that you speak, and the thoughts that you think, be acceptable to Me, your Lord and Redeemer.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “I am the LORD, the heavens declare My glory; the stars reveal My craftsmanship. Each new day tells I am the Creator, each new night shows My mighty power. No one on earth can debate that I began all things because the universe ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

What we will be like in Heaven.

“Heaven will not be that unlike our life on this earth.” ~Harry Ironside A. What We Will Be Like In Heaven? 1. You will have some characteristics like Jesus on earth, but remember He is God and you are human. 2. You will have some characteristics like Adam and Eve, but we will not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:22, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: Yes, Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Words of discipline and spirituality.

A. INTRODUCTION: 10 TRANSFORMING WORDS 1. Words of Discipline - Outward ? Now – Opportunity’s Door ? Barriers – To Strengthen ? Roots – Growth in Character ? Vision – To See Yourself ? Purpose – Anchor of Determination 2. Words of Spirituality - Inward ? Indwelling – Presence ? Walking - Daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Now - Opportunity's Door Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Yesterday foundation for action, tomorrow power of dream, today action.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What word do you say most often? ___________________ 2. What is wife’s/husband’s favorite word? ________________ 3. The most powerful thing about yesterday _______________, tomorrow ________________, now _______________. 4. Most powerful word is now: today is the tomorrow you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Uses Imperfections - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

We can list Naomi’s mistakes, but we remember how God used her in spite of them.

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 2:20, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Still Small Voice Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

You cannot achieve what you cannot conceive. Focus on positive actions that will establish good habits.

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 19:8-17 1. Prepare physically. “Then he lay down and slept” (v 5). There … was some bread … a jar of water! So he ate and drank” (v. 6). Preparation is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 2. Recognize and face your limitations. “The journey ahead will be too ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Kings 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist