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Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

The Church is a body that holds Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Today's New Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sent:the Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009

Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Manger

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at a relatives, near the temple, or at the home of the rich. However, He choose for Jesus to be born in a stable.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: A Study Of Good Choices

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

How to make wise choices based on God's Word.

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES 1. They guess because they don’t have enough information. 2. They choose based on bad information. People make good choices on good information. They make bad choices on bad information Without any information, they make lucky choices. So some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, My Walk, My Warfare: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 5, 2009

Regulating your life to go somewhere.

A. 4 STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To deviate from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, My Walk, My Warfare: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 8, 2009

The temple of God.

A. 4 STEPS DOWN FROM GOD Remember comes from tombstone, “a place of remembering.” 1. You were a Gentile (v. 11). Born outside God’s covenant relationship. • “In the flesh” both spiritually and physically lost. 2. You were without Christ (v. 12). Name means deliverer or anointed one. • No one to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 22, 2009

Our Ultimate Purpose on Earth

A. INTRODUCTION, v.1 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy. b. Walking involves direction, planning, advancement, and step by step. 3. VOCATION, (Gk. kleiss your life’s work). Walk “Even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 22, 2009

Walking in two worlds.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Walking in two worlds. In the Upper Room discourse, Jesus promised, “Ye in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). 2. “I in you.” Happens when we ask Christ to come into our life. “But as many as received (Christ) Him . . . become the children of God” (John 1:12). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Exodus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2009

How God uses instruments and methods for His glory.

A. THE ROD OF GOD USED BY MOSES 1. Symbol. An outer instrument with an inner spiritual meaning. “A rod . . . it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it” (Ex. 4:2-3). 2. A test to do God’s Word. “Stretch out your hand with your rod over the streams . . . frogs” (Ex. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 26: Criticisim Gets To The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 18, 2012

Be Careful Who and What You Criticize

A. BE CAREFUL WHO AND WHAT YOU CRITICIZE: NUMBERS 12:1-16 1. Is this a family squabble? “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses” (12:1). They were Moses’ older sister and brother. 2. Were they influenced by public opinion? “When the people complained” (11:1). 3. Can people in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Day Resolution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Resolutions for the New Year

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 25: New Year’s Day Resolution January 1, 2012 A. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 1. Make your heart Christ’s home. 2.Determine to please Christ every day. Jesus didn’t come to sit on a throne in Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 24: Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Using Spiritual Gifts to Do the Work of God

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 24: Doing The Work Of God December 11, 2011 The children of Israel were invited to help build the Tabernacle. “Everyone is invited to bring offerings” (35:4, NLT). As they built a sanctuary for God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-31

Denomination: Baptist