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    To Keep Your Ax Lesson 5

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

    “They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Are Threatened Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,895 views

    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 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,501 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,511 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,467 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,055 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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    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
     | 1,244 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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    Rest Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
     | 777 views

    What is spiritual rest?

    1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aaronic Priesthood Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
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    Jesus, a High Priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek, doing away with human priesthood.

    A. INTRODUCTION We now enter a new section of the book. Chapters 5-7 – the subject is: Jesus, High Priest of an Everlasting Covenant, superior to the Aaronic Priesthood. Bear in mind that the Hebrews were reared in an atmosphere of smoking altars, and you can understand how welcome this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
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    What is it impossible for God to forget?

    1. Instead of (lit.) “laying and relaying the foundation” all the time, what will a genuinely saved person do? Become mature. 2. Could they grow spiritually as long as they constantly quibbled about the Old Testament ceremonial washings (baptisms incorrect in v. 2), the symbolical act of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Melchizedek Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
     | 807 views

    Melchizedek, a fitting type of Christ.

    The apostle continues his effort to explain to the Hebrews the imperfect and shadowy character of the Levitical system. He is showing that the real, living, and continuous priesthood of Christ had now begun, thus definitely marking a change of dispensation. The mysteries concerning Melchizedek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist