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  • Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,604 views

    Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

  • Lesson 2: Learning From Opening The Book

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,108 views

    “ Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

    A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of this ...read more

  • Lesson 3: Learning From Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 778 views

    "And He has on [His] robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS"

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 19:11-16 1. Six seals revealed judgment (6:1-17) then the seventh seal, “There was silence in Heaven” (8:1). This is Christ’s return. 2. Six trumpets announce judgment (8:2-9:2). “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The ...read more

  • Lesson 1: Finding Your Wall To Build

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,943 views

    Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Everyone has a challenge. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” –Bill Bright 2. Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God. The walls you are building could be a family, a child, a business, a ministry, a reputation, a person you are mentoring, a ...read more

  • Lesson 7: I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God did everything ...read more

  • Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,483 views

    “Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

    A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

  • Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,570 views

    “For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

    A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

  • Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,884 views

    “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

  • Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 2: Praying With Big Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,385 views

    “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (I John 5:14-15).

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

  • Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

    SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

  • Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 863 views

    The Christian life is relationships: first with God and second with people.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. To get a burden to begin praying with a prayer partner who challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work ...read more

  • What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 1: When Pain Comes

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).

    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

  • What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

    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

  • What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,704 views

    “Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

    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

  • Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man Of God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,360 views

    This week we examine the story of Jephthah and the lessons that can be learned from it.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church God Uses Unlikely People Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man of God May 4, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. His mother was a social outcast. “He was the son of a harlot” (11:1). a. Social stigma – born out of wedlock. b. Racial ...read more