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Lesson 2: Joshua 1:10-11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Getting the Israelites Ready for a Big Task

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: July 15, 2012 A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Preparation For A New Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

How to Prepare for a New Step of Faith

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Preparation For A New Step Of Faith July 29, 2012 A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Obey God with Action-Faith

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God’s Miraculous Work August 5, 2012 “Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

The Israelites Set Themselves Apart

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle August 12, 2012 A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: When People Trick You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2012

What to do when People Trick You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: When People Trick You September 9, 2012 A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2012

Planning for and Celebrating Victory

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually September 2, 2012 A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 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, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Your choices make a difference

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Seeds Of The Father Grow In The Son: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Sins trickle down generations

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:1-16 Why Sons Repeat the Weaknesses of Their Father 1. Think they got away with it. 2. Think it made them great. 3. Subconscious; sons don’t realize it. 4. Think it makes them happy. 5. Their sinful nature ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Be faithful in spite of difficulties

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Over Possessions: Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: Ten Life Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2012

The Ten Commandments are Ten Life Principles for Believers Today

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 16: Ten Life Principles October 16, 2011 A. GET READY FOR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Baptist