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    The Night Jesus Was Born Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2019
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     | 6,864 views

    When God tells you something, you must act on it.

    A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:89, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithing Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
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    Responsibilities in Giving

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • “When you pray” (Matt. 6:5-6) – Relationship to God. • “When you fast” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
     | 4,443 views

    Prayer is total confidence in God's planned purpose for you.

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
     | 4,995 views

    Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,075 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,493 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God's Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,270 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Divine Nature Lesson 4 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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning God's Attributes Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,696 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 971 views

    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

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    Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,104 views

    When referring to the Godhead: 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