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    Esther Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    Faith of Esther

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISION IN SPITE OF LIMITED CHOICE 1. Her Jewish name Hadassah means Myrtle. Her Gentile name Esther means Star (can’t be seen in daylight, but shines brightest at night). 2. Her cousin Mordecai, a minor official who raised Esther. 3. Queen Vashti made wrong decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Witnessing Church Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
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    A Witnessing Church

    A. INTRODUCTION “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 , NLT). 1. After My resurrection, First Sunday, I told My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Teaching Church Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
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    A teaching church

    A. INTRODUCTION “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
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    Paul goes to Athens

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Cycle B; 5th Sunday Year B-- Simon’s Mother-In-Law Lay Sick With A Fever

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 5, 2021
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    “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger”

    Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger” (St. Ambrose, Expositio evangelii sec. Lucam, in loc.). St. Ambrose is talking about concupiscence, which is not sin but it’s what makes sin seem attractive (No. 2515). An illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Beyond Limits: Embracing The Divine Call To Go Further

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jul 21, 2025
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    Today, I want us to focus on a powerful truth: God’s mercy, our faith, and His divine call for us to step into a new season of going beyond what we’ve known.

    A remarkable example of boldness in prayer through Abraham’s intercession for Sodom. Abraham stands before God and asks, “Will You sweep away the righteous with the wicked?” His boldness and persistence reveal a heart aligned with God’s mercy—a heart that believes in the possibility of change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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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    Keeping A Hunger For God Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
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    Victory over feelings and emotions.

    “ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7, NKJV). A. CLEAR ANY BLOCKS TO SPIRITUAL WALKING WITH GOD 1. Worries: “Do not worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025
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    Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect), and you cannot disconnect them.

    A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
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    Helping the needy is more than considerate, it is obedience to Christ.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing The Nobelman's Son Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    Why did the nobleman come to Jesus?

    A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Samson lost God's presence.

    A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Jesus has many compound names.

    A. INTRODUCTION: ONE GOD THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1. God is first seen as Creator – Elohim. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). 2. God is next seen as LORD – Jehovah – who created a person like Himself. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gutenberg Christianity Vs. Google Christianity Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025
     | 70 views

    Christianity involves both the heart (emotions), and the mind (intellect).

    A. GUTENBERG CHRISTIANITY 1. Martin Luther initiated Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517 A.D. against the Roman Catholic Church of legalism, and works salvation. 2. Why Luther? Others had the answer, but Luther had the printing press. Gutenberg invented it 79 years earlier, moveable type, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist