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Lesson 32: Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2012

How to deal with heresy and rebellion.

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 32: Dealing with Rebellion and Heresy April 15, 2012 A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 33: A Giant Praise Ralley

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2012

There is value in the volume of prayer.

Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 33: A Giant Praise Rally April 22, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: DEUTERONOMY 27:4-26 1. Moses told Israel to have a giant praise rally when they got into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 34: How To Die

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 4, 2012

Dying as a believer in Christ

Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 34: How To Die April 29, 2012 1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 23: When Your Face Shines

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2011

What happened to make Moses' face shine, What a shining face means, and what can't outsiders see

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 23: When Your Face Shines December 4, 2011 “And when Moses came down from the top of the mountain he wasn’t aware that his face glowed because he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2011

How to find the presence of God

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Finding The Presence Of God November 6, 2011 A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: God Gives Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Pray When You Lose Your Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

We must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Moses' Excuses

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

What excuses do you give to God?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: How Failure Leads To Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Our response to failure and disappointment will determine our success in life.

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: What About Imprecatory Psalms?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2011

How to pray for and fight against enemies.

A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few. . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: Facing And Overcoming Major Problems

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2011

Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories.

A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: When Doubts Make Us Fail

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010

This series is not about sin, but about our failures.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This series is not about sin, but about our failures. Failure is: (a) omission to do your duty, (b) not measuring up to standards, (c) inability to perform, (d) unwilling to perform. 2. Difference between: (a) intentional, you must confess (I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: When I Don’t Take Responsibility

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010

What happens with failure and how to come back from a failure.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:14-30 1. I was tired/weak – unable. 2. I was not ready – unprepared. 3. I didn’t give it the time – uncommitted. 4. I didn’t have the skills – unfit. 5. I didn’t get help – unable to work with others. 6. I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Mistakes Because Of Fear

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010

How to respond to mistakes and failures and be a success.

A. QUESTIONS 1: WHAT DID ELIJAH DO RIGHT? (I KINGS 17:1 – 19:16) This series is not about sin but about mistakes 1. He responded to the call of God, “The Word of the Lord came unto him” (I Kings 17:2). 2. His provisions supplied by God, “The ravens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: How Tempation Gets To You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2010

Nine statements about temptation.

A. NINE STATEMENTS ABOUT TEMPTATION 1. Definition of temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce, i.e., synonyms: bait, lure, snare, decoy. 2. Everyone will be tempted, no one is immune. 3. To resist temptation, we must know its nature. “An attraction or allurement to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist