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Lesson 1: Matthew 6:33

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2007

“Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having eno

A. SCRIPTURE “Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2007

In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scriptures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

The Bible is God’s book, it brings me to God.

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scripture A. WHAT DOESN’T WORK 1. Sitting on a rock by a lake waiting for God to speak. Christianity is a relationship and you learn from God in similar ways that you learn from others. 2. Name it, claim it, saying what you want God to do, so it will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

When prayer is wrong.

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life.

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

12 ways to look at circumstances.

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

10 things God uses to lead us.

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Your Blind Spots

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2009

How blind spots in our lives affect our walk with God and our family,and how to correct those blind spots and learn from them.

A. DEFINITION: “BLIND SPOTS” 1. Physical. The small area on the retina that is insensitive to light. 2. Communication. Any area where a signal cannot reach, i.e., radio, cell phone (also dead zone). 3. Car. An area behind the driver’s field of vision. 4. Moral. When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

How our Spiritual Blessings are to glorify God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

The Prayer of Paul

A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual foundation. 2. You must become before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 2: John 2:1-11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2005

As the second lesson on the series of the Miracles in John, this sermon details John 2:1-11.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: ¡§The Pharisees question John the Baptist¡¨ (1:19-28). Day 2: ¡§The next day John saw Jesus coming¡¨ (1:29). Day 3: ¡§The next day John stood with two of his disciples¡¨ (1:35). Day 4: ¡§The day following . . . Jesus found Philip¡¨ ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005

John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005

Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 6: Calming The Storm

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 3, 2005

“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11).

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist