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Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012

God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2008

Sometimes the most effective way to learn is from the mistakes of others.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus February 10, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION:MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-75

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 5: God Uses People Who Make Mistakes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2008

God can use us in our mistakes and weakness just as He used Peter.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 5: God Uses People Who Make Mistakes February 17, 2008 INTRODUCTION – REVIEW 1. Indecisive: It took three calls to get Peter, What lesson did he learn? Commitment. 2. Unbelief: Peter sank in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008

This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

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

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 2: Why Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

God has determined your mountain but you determine what you will do with your challenge.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church A View from The Top A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB 1. God gives everyone a mountain to climb, but each mountain is different. a. Some steep. b. Some dangerous. c. Some beautiful. d. Some mountainous. 2. Your mountain ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Your Mountain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

The worthy mountains are given by God

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Climbing Your Mountain A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A MOUNTAIN 1. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Josh. 14:12). 2. What is your mountain? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Why Is God Silent?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

Know how God speaks.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 1: Why Is God Silent? A. WHY ARE PEOPLE SILENT TO US? 1. Angry. Learn to interpret the sounds of silence. 2. They want you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Blood Moons

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

Four blood moons are a tetrad of four consecutive total lunar eclipses that will occur over 18 months in 2014-15. None in 300 previous years

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church The Four Blood Moons A. INTRODUCTION 1. Four blood moons are a tetrad of four consecutive total lunar eclipses that will occur over 18 months in 2014-15 (no partial eclipse between). 2. The first blood moon ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why Can't I See God?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

People can't see God because they are not looking for Him.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 2: Why Can’t I See God? A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Why Can't I See Miracles?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God works through providence; through the laws of nature to accomplish His will.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 4: Why Can’t I See Miracles? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE 1. They want everything God has for them. 2. They are emotionally based: excitable, enthusiastic. 3. Fanaticism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist