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Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

5 Steps for Future Success According to the Faith of Joshua

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9 July 8, 2012 A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Joshua 1:10-11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Getting the Israelites Ready for a Big Task

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: July 15, 2012 A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Preparation For A New Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

How to Prepare for a New Step of Faith

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Preparation For A New Step Of Faith July 29, 2012 A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Obey God with Action-Faith

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God’s Miraculous Work August 5, 2012 “Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

The Israelites Set Themselves Apart

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle August 12, 2012 A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Bringing Down The Walls

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

God Blesses Repetitive Service Done in Faith and Obedience.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Bringing Down The Walls August 19, 2012 A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Prayer Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Failure to Pray May be Our Biggest Failure

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Prayer Failure August 26, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: God Doesn't Want Anyone To Go To Hell

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

God Sends Unsaved People to Hell, but He doesn't Want them to Go

Series: Surprising Things About Hell Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2 May 27, 2012 A. WHY PEOPLE ARE LOST (EVEN THOSE WHO NEVER HEARD THE NAME JESUS CHRIST) God has shown His anger by sending all unsaved people to hell, who have pushed away ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Satan Wants You Blinded

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Satan Wants You to Believe Lies about Hell

Series: Surprising Things About Hell Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1 May 20, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTION OF HELL 1. Hell is the strongest expletive, i.e., curse word. 2. Wrong thinking, hell is at the center of the earth. 3. Ruled ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

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

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018

Jesus commissions 12 disciples

Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

James The Less Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

What is a disciple?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less is one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. 2. His father is named Alphaeus (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:15). 3. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Mt. 27:55-56, 61; Mk. 15:40). 4. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist