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Finding The Presence Of God Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Moses teaches us how to enter God's presence

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. “That they may know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). 2. You can grow spiritually in God’s presence. “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). 3. You can know God intimately. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Ten ways to keep from losing God's presence

A. CAUSES – EXODUS 32:1ff 1. People were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. People looked with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. People sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from God. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Intercede For Others Lesson 21 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Sins are forgiven but there are consequences

A. DEAL WITH THE OFFENDING ONE – EXODUS 32:29 – 33:17 1. Challenge to godly living. “Concentrate yourselves today to the Lord” (v. 29, KJV). 2. Remind them of their personal responsibility to God. “You have committed a terrible sin” (v. 30). 3. Point out sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Face Shines Lesson 23 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What happened to make Moses' face shine?

“And when Moses came down from the top of the mountain he wasn’t aware that his face glowed because he had spoken to the LORD face to face. Moses put a veil over his face. Whenever he went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he removed the veil. Afterwards, he would put the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Work Of God Lesson 24 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How god uses our gifts

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, today we are invited to build the Body of Christ by offering ourselves and our gifts to God. A. WHO CAN DO THE WORK OF ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:10-35

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Day Resolution Lesson 25 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Make your heart Christ's home.

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, but to sit on the throne of your heart. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Criticism Gets To The Top Lesson 26 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Ten lessons about criticism

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 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does God Use? Lesson 28 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Be careful complaining to God.

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 burden of all these people? Did I give birth to them? Did I bring them into the world? Why did you tell me to carry them ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family

A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service

A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and let ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession For The Disobedient Lesson 30 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God's work goes on and will use another.

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. 22:30). 2. Who do you know that rebels against God? _________________. 3. The issue with Israel was a rebellious heart that motivated them to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

No Second Chances Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God forgives our sin but we must suffer the consequences.

A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in Kadesh” the entrance into the Promised Land. 3. The Calendar: “In early spring the people arrived” (Num. 21:1, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What is involved in a calling?

A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ‘You and Aaron have gone too far, you two think only you can intercede for the people. Everyone in Israel is set apart by God, He is with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Giant Praise Rally Lesson 33 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

There is value in the unity of prayer.

A. INTRODUCTION: DEUTERONOMY 27:4-26 1. Moses told Israel to have a giant praise rally when they got into the Promised Land. 2. Israel actually did it. “Joshua built an altar to God to sacrifice for sins as Moses commanded him in Deuteronomy. Then he had the law written in very large letters ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Die Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

No one can do your work that God has for you.

1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in” (Deut. 31:2). “Methodists die well” – John Wesley 2. Use your birthday. “This day” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2-14

Denomination: Baptist