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Learning Victory From Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2012

The church is God's home

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 13: Joshua: An Example to Follow October 14, 2012 A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua . . . the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Denies His Lord Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

Jesus Encounters Peter

A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From God's Punishlment Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

What can be learned from the 10 plagues?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the 8th time Moses meets Pharaoh, the message hasn’t changed. “Go into Pharaoh and tell him . . . ‘Let my people go’” (Ex. 9:1). 2. God uses faithful servants who obey continually. “Moses was faithful in all his house” (Heb. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Life Principles Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

The average man with limited resources, in difficult circumstances, against in surmountable odds, can be led of God to do miraculous things.

A. GET READY FOR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. In a world totally committed to heathen idolatry, God chooses one man Moses to receive His message to give to His people. The average man with limited resources, in difficult circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

Five Steps for Future Success

A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the Promised Land I promised them’” (Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

When people trick us.

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 God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

God honors faithful speech and living.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

How to get people to listen to you,

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Incomplete Obedience Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why incomplete obedience?

A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and Nabor got married, but Abram’s wife couldn’t bear children. Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to go to Canaan, the place where the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Divine intervention and deliverence

A. WHAT ARE STUMBLING BLOCKS TO WALKING BY FAITH? 1. Walk by sight. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). 2. Doubts. “Walk in faith” (Rom. 4:12). 3. Tell lies. “Walk in truth” (2 John 4). 4. Controlled by the flesh. “Walk not after the flesh” (Rom. 8:1). 5. Give into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Concerning Fruit Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

There is always another test.

A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great” (Gen. 15:1, NLT). 2. The Monday syndrome. We are vulnerable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

What to do when you fuss

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 word means taunting which carries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

When shall I not want?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Title "Lord" Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Why learn God's many names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist