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Lesson 28: Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2012

God uses Spirit-filled leaders to do His work.

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 28: Who Does God Use? February 12, 2012 A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Give Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 22, 2012

Guidelines for giving to the Church

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Give Money February 19, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Pray

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 29, 2012

What Happens when You Pray

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Pray February 26, 2012 A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2012

Seven lessons learned from the backsliding of others

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding? March 11, 2012 A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 30: Intercession For The Disobedient

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2012

Every rebel needs an intercessor

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 30: Intercession For The Disobedient March 18, 2012 A. EVERY REBEL NEEDS AN INTERCESSOR: NUMBERS 14:1-45 1. To stand before God. “I sought for a man to . . . stand in the gap before me” (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Learning Christ's Many Names

A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Names Of Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Knowing God through His Names

1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: What Is Prayer And Why Questions?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Questions about Prayer Every Christian Must Answer

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Can Prayer Override Scientific Law?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Answering the Critics

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: John On Patmos Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

John's experience on the Island of Patmos

INTRODUCTION 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “10 miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Martyrs Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Description of heaven's parade

A. A DESCRIPTION OF HEAVEN’S PARADE: REVELATION 7:1-17 1. What: A great multitude approaches (parade) God. “These are they which came” (7:14). 2. Question: One of the elders saw a great multitude in heaven and asks, “What are these who are arrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Return of Christ to earth

THE SCENE IN HEAVEN CHANGES Revelation 19:11-12:17 1. The bride of Christ now becomes soldiers of Christ. “Now I saw heaven opened . . . He judges and makes war” (19:11). “And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses” (19:14). ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist