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Lesson 8: Tested By Patience

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 25, 2013

God sends trails to teach patience.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: Tested By Patience March 24, 2013 A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2013 Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2013

Evidence to show why one should believe in Christ's Resurrection

Easter 2013 Dr. Elmer Towns Why Believe in Christ’s Resurrection? March 31, 2013 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2013

In response to trials and crises, one should learn to pray

Lord – Teach Us To Pray April 7, 2013 Elmer L. Towns A. WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS AND CRISES AND THE SOON RETURN OF CHRIST • Jesus instructed His disciples, “Men ought always to pray” (Luke 18:1). • The disciples’ response, “Lord, teach us (how) to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 15, 2013

How to Handle the Fruits of the Flesh

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh April 14, 2013 A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Overcoming Doubts About Your Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 16, 2010

Examining why we have doubts regarding our salvation.

A. WHY DO WE HAVE DOUBTS? 1. SIN: Your disobedience raises questions about your relationship with God. 2. IGNORANCE: If you don’t know God’s direction, you may question if you’re on the correct path. 3. HERESY: If you think you can’t sin, you deny the experience of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Getting Ready

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2010

A outline and description for properly following the Daniel Fast.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm, like training in sports to gain (a) strength, (b) skill, and (3) victory. 2. Like prayer, a fast is relationship with God. 3. Old Testament requirement. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: When Someone Else Makes Me Fail

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

How to learn from our mistakes and not continue to keep repeating them.

A. INTRODUCTION TO MISTAKES AND FAILURES 1. This series is not about sin and rebelling, but about our mistakes. 2. Sins are covered by Jesus’ blood, mistakes are covered by learning. Two types of people to avoid. First the one who says he never makes mistakes; he is not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Making Choices With God's Help

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Live a yielded life so God is your primary concern.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by knowing God has the right choice for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and how . . . perfect His will really is” (Rom. 12:2, NLT). 2. God is concerned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Jesus spoke over 50 times about the kingdom.

A. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? The message of Jesus; “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 4:17). Jesus talked much about the kingdom, i.e., over 50 times. 1. The Kingdom of God is a political rule on earth, i.e., America is a Christian nation. 2. The Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Into Another Culture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

What keeps a believer from being worldly.

A. WHAT IS CULTURE? 1. What does “world” mean? People. “For God so loved the world that he sent” (John 3:16, ELT). 2. What does “world” mean? Culture or the system by which people live. “Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2011

Learning how to pray against those who attempt to harm you or your family.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

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

Lesson 2: How To Know The Line Between Right And Wrong

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 24, 2010

How to know how sin affects our relationship with Christ, and what God expects of us.

A. WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU 1. Separate from sin. “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. Perfection. “You shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven” (Matt. 5:48). B. WHAT IS THE LINE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why I Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Exploring the foundation of our faith in the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We believe in the Trinity, “We affirm our belief in one God, infinite Spirit, Creator, and Sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist