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  • Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023
     | 562 views

    It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.

    A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more

  • Grandma Naomi Influenced Generations Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023
     | 644 views

    Naomi had been a compromiser, but she became a woman of conviction.

    A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

  • Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 565 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

  • Standing In Victory Versus Daily Walking Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 427 views

    Living in two worlds.

    A. LIVING IN TWO WORLDS 1. “You in me, and I in you” John 14:20 2. “Abide in me, and I in you” (John 15:4). a. Our walk in this world includes: (1) Destination – Jesus. (2) Actions – eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). b. Our standing perfect in Christ, Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 1:7-8 Walking ...read more

  • Victory Over Enemies Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 817 views

    Victory is from God Himself.

    A. VICTORY OVER ENEMIES 1. Israel’s battle was not just for military conquest. The nation fought for: a. The Lord God. b. Their freedom of worship. c. Their way of life. d. Their survival. 2. Victory was from God Himself. “For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against ...read more

  • Victory Over Temptation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 494 views

    What victory is promised.

    “The temptation to sin and deny God’s plan for your life are no different than the temptation others experience. But a faithful God has a plan for your life, and will not allow You to experience temptations more severely than you can overcome. And when you are tempted, He has a way for you to ...read more

  • What Is Victory? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,499 views

    The role of Jesus Christ in delivering victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition (ELT): victory is: a. Overcoming an enemy, a threat, or danger. b. To gain mastery/success eliminating threat and eliminate fear – leading to peace/security. c. Return to normal or expected life conditions. 2. The word “victory” appears 11 times in the New King ...read more

  • Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 693 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

  • When Pain Hurts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 528 views

    God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

  • How To Respond To Suffering And Pain Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 800 views

    Since there is divine purpose for pain, learn from it.

    1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

  • Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 520 views

    Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

    “These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

  • Making Choices With God's Help Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 589 views

    What is God's will for your life?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by realizing God has a plan/purpose for your life. “I have a plan for your life for good and not evil” (Jeremiah 29:11, ELT). 2. Then realize God has right choices for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know ...read more

  • How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 476 views

    14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

    A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority 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

  • A Study Of Good And Bad Choices Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 684 views

    What influence does sin have on choices?

    A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES “Don’t ask me to leave you and go back to my old ways. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, there I will be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). 1. They guess – because they ...read more

  • Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 540 views

    Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

    A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more