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    When You Are Threatened Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Worship activates God to action.

    “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4, NKJV “Some came … told Jehoshaphat … a great multitude is coming against you from beyond the (Dead) sea .. Jehoshaphat feared … seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

    “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Why Must God Be Pleased? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    If My people please me, then I will favor them.

    A. GOD WAS PLEASED WITH HIS CREATION: GENESIS 1:1-31 Day 1 – light, “It was good.” Day 2 – separate waters and create atmosphere, “It was good.” Day 3 – vegetation, giving life, “It was good.” Day 4 – sun and moon, “It was good.” Day 5 – animals, fish, and birds, “It was good.” Day 6 – male ...read more

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    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

    1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

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    Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Trouble is small when viewed by God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

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    Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

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    God's Favor Does Not Mean A Straight Line Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Hard times and trials do not mean loss of God’s favor. God’s favor means His presence, His guidance, His work through you, and your inner strength.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD’S FAVOR IS NOT 1. Even in prison. “The Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and gave him favor” (Genesis 39:21). 2. Joseph’s road down: a. Joseph’s favored status with his father. “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children” (Genesis 37:3). Favoritism ...read more

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    Learning God's Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    God describes Himself in human functions so we can understand, distinguish, and interpret God to others.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author, wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

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    Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

    A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

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    How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    We all have a sinful nature and react wrong way, wrong time, for the wrong purpose but God always reacts to His nature, i.e., love, holiness, goodness.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

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    God's Body Parts Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Pray for God’s use of your body parts and guide in your life and ministry as a testimony to God.

    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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    God's Divine Nature Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    “God is Spirit” (John 4:24, NLT). He has all power, all knowledge, and is everywhere present at the same time.

    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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    Learning God's Attributes Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Humans do not have unlimited abilities (attributes), but possess only an understanding of God’s presence and these abilities.

    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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    Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    The LORD our God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) and includes three primary names of God.

    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