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The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah, The Self-Existent God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The absolute moral attributes and comparative attributes of God.

CORRECTED LESSON WILL BE UPLOADED. A. THE MEANING OF THE NAME JEHOVAH LORD 1. The name LORD appears in the Bible after the name God. It appears after the Creation of man (Gen. 1:27, 31; 2:4). It occurs 6,823 times in the Old Testament and is associated with His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9, Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai, Who Supplies Your Needs Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

God is faithful to His nature. “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it” (1 Thess. 5:24).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God is denim, strong enough to solve our problems. 2. God is lace, tender in His care for us. B. THE MEANING OF ALMIGHTY GOD 1. The name Almighty used for God is a compound of El (Elohim-God) or Jehovah (LORD), plus an attribute. a. El is the strong God/Creator. b. Shaddai is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Peace and victory by the indwelling Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, this verse changed my life. I realized Christ lived in me. a. I knew I was saved by the Lord. b. I knew I was called into full-time service. c. I knew God answered prayer. d. I didn’t know the peace and victory I would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

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

Following Jesus' Pattern In The Lord's Prayer Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Jesus is equal with the Father and Holy Spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties.

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus existed for eternity, but “became flesh” as a baby

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique And Transforming Message Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Why the Bible was Important to Jesus

I. IMPORTANCE: WHY WAS THE BIBLE IMPORTANT TO JESUS? 1. Jesus was the Eternal Word (John 1:1), who became a human man (John 1:14). 2. Did Jesus have to learn the Bible? 3. Jesus was completely human so He learned the entire Hebrew alphabet and Scriptures at His mother’s table. He memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Mark 4:20, Luke 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed every word of Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What does it mean to touch/encounter God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Exodus 33:18, Judges 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Expect a dawn of new experiences after encountering God.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:13, Genesis 32:30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

The tomb is empty

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Matthew 27:65-66, John 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

A personal relationship with my very own Shepherd.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (v. 1). 1. My relationship is personal, “my shepherd.” 2. My relationship is continuous now. Not “was” or “shall be.” 3. Not (Elohim) Creator God, i.e., my strength nor (Adonai) Master, to be obeyed. But He is the great “I Am,” the covenant keeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

God uses pressure and pruning to prepare us for His service.

“For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isa. 53: 2). 1. Just as the Father watched and protected the growth of Jesus so He watches over our development; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist