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Saul’s Confirmatory Signs Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

God is in the details.

A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. Humble son. “Saul answered . . . am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes . . . my family the least of all the families of the tribe?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Begins To Go Bad Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

To ignore God’s word is to break God’s law.

A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, he seeks a witch. 1. Saul was chosen to be king. a. Samuel anointed Saul. “The Lord has anointed you to be the leader of his people” (10:1, LB). b. The people accepted Saul. “God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

You know you are backsliding when you try to do God’s work by rules.

A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary strategies is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

What Must Backsliders Do? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Most backsliders do not understand biblical obedience.

A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do something towards obeying God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding In Ministry Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Backsliders shrink from the spiritual responsibilities.

A. WHEN YOU BACKSLIDE 1. Backsliders stop walking in the Spirit. “Let us walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). “The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” (1 Samuel 16:14). “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways” (Proverbs 14:14). How to Walk in the Spirit ? Learn how to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Hit Bottom Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

When you don’t want anyone knowing what you are doing.

A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. 28:3). 3. When you are terrified by circumstances, people, or things. “When Saul saw the army . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing Practically With Backsliding Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Is the unpardonable sin the final rejection of a backslider?

A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23, 1 John 5:16-17, Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do After The Big Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day.

A. AFTER THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should to after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past methods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

An Unanswered Easter Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

Why some prayers are not heard.

A. THE UNANSWERED PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE Abba Father, all things are possible unto Thee. Take away this cup from Me: nevertheless not what I will, but what Thou will” (Mark 14:36). 1. No one can do our primary discipline, i.e., praying. Secularly discipline is giving money, witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:36

Denomination: Baptist

Benediction Of Moses' Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

God will give you strength to do what He wants you to do.

1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in. Also the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross over this Jordan” (Deut. 31:2). 2. Use your birthday. “This day” (31:2). 3. Know your physical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Age

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

How to finish your years.

1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in. Also the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross over this Jordan” (Deut. 31:2). 2. Use your birthday. “This day” (31:2). 3. Know your physical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Good Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

People make good decisions on good information.

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES 1. They guess because they don’t have enough information. 2. They choose based on bad information. People make good choices on good information. They make bad choices on bad information Without any information, they make lucky choices. So some get good luck, others ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, 1 Kings 3:5, 1 Kings 3:9-11, 1 Kings 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

What is a choice?

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The act of choosing, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The power 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: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making Choices With God’s Help Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

There are no little choices in eternity.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by knowing God has the right choice for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and how . . . perfect His will really is” (Rom. 12:2, NLT). 2. God is concerned about every big and little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist

Guiding Principles Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

God has a plan for your life, determine to find it.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want God’s best. b. You don’t want to make a bad ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist