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Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Only Begotten Son

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

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 19: Joshua’s First Message On Separation Ch. 23

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

Principles of Separation

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Joshua’s First Message on Separation Ch. 23 January 13, 2013 A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

How to Get People to Listen to You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

Faith is Obedience to God's Word

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Incomplete Obedience

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

The Obeying One is the Believeing One

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Incomplete Obedience January 27, 2013 A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Basis For All Prayers - Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

The Lord's Prayer - Basis for All Prayers

A. INTRODUCTION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fast: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Jesus tells us to fast.

A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On God And His Glory

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Pray after this manner -

A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Daily Needs: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Fasting for Daily Needs

A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The "Us" Petition: Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Fasting and Praying for Our Spirituality

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I Touch God: Lesson 9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Importance of touching in Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist