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As with his ten previous Praying the Scriptures books, Dr Elmer Towns writes this book in a poetic style, combining modern-day language with a lyrical twist. You will be amazed when the Shekinah-glory cloud lifts from the Tabernacle, the silver trumpet sounds, and three million move as one toward the Promised Land. You are with Moses as he sees the luscious grass, the waving golden grain, and the forest at the heart of the Promised Land-and as he lays down in death on top of Nebo. Those who know how important it is to enjoy the Lord's Word will appreciate the delicious detail and robust ...

Pain is an enigma—a haunting reality—we all face. Whether the pain you are experiencing is chronic or the result of a new injury or illness, you have no doubt asked the Lord, Why? Why must I suffer? Why must the pain be so intense or so never-ending? Elmer Towns confronted similar questions as he withstood the debilitating effects of cancer treatment. As he sought to find something precious in the enduring, Towns realized that pain can draw the mature believer into closer intimacy with God. Pain: The Divine Mystery will help you look at your own suffering through the eyes of the Master ...

From Flawed to Called: Embracing Your Imperfection to Empower Your Faith Do you ever worry that your flaws prevent God from working through you? Are these imperfections causing you to doubt your ability to fulfill your destiny? Throughout the Bible, God used imperfect people to see His will be done. Prolific author and Bible teacher Elmer Towns illuminates the extraordinary journeys of biblical figures whose imperfections God used to weave the tapestry of His redemptive plan. Through these stories, you will be encouraged that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. This ...

“Hello, God, it’s me!” Talking to God immerses you into a new experience as you are covered over with a rich, deep tapestry, like the most beautiful woven cloth, of the vast expressions of our human need for God. The psalms express exuberant praise, worship, and adoration, but also deep guilt, anxiety, and fears. The psalms expose the happy times when we are bursting with joy, and sad times when we are crushed and can’t go on. Every word in the Bible is Spirit-inspired, so each word in each psalm is given to us by God, greatly enriching our spiritual depth and breadth, and learning ...

Dr. Elmer Towns, vice president of Liberty University, college and seminary professor, dean of the School of Religion, is also the author of numerous popular and scholarly works. He is the recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for the Book of the Year, The Names of the Holy Spirit. He and Ruth, his wife of 56 years, have three children and ten grandchildren.

Is the “Denominational Era” in American Protestantism coming to an abrupt end? Have the mainline denominations with their schools, seminaries, publishing operations, mission boards, and “programs” been displaced in favor of super-aggressive independent churches, dynamic pastors, and maximum use of lay leadership abilities? Elmer L. Towns, deep in the new movement, makes an extremely strong case of the idea that the heyday of the denomination is dead simply because the big independent church not only can do all the denomination does, it does it better. Dr. Towns writes with relish of...

Are single adults neglected or pushed aside by the church? Are their religious beliefs different from those of the married adults? Do young single adults have purity problems? What can single adults do for the church? This book will guide you in the exploration of these and many other questions confronting the church and single adults. The results of such study promise renewed vigor for the church’s total program and increased outreach in the community. The author, Elmer Towns, has had much practical experience with single adults and has done an extensive research on the subject as well. ...

Praise for The Son Faithful to the Scriptures, The Son makes for an enjoyable read of the greatest story ever told! - Tim Lahaye Coauthor, Left Behind and Apollyon. The life and times of the most important figure in all of history have been beautifully rendered in this compelling masterwork, E. I. Towns has realized the life of Christ as a grand adventure that amuses and entertains even as it uplifts and inspires. The Son is a book for the ages. - Robert H. Schuller Best-Selling Author The Angel Answered, “…THE HOLY ONE TO BE BORN WILL BE CALLED THE SON OF GOD.” LUKE 1:35 The Greatest...

In his Foreword Dr. Towns says: “Great Soul-Winning Churches was first suggested to me as a project for the pages of The Sword of the Lord by Fairy Shappard, Advertising Manager. I had wanted to write for The Sword of the Lord because of its vast outreach and influence among fundamental churches, hence I jumped at the opportunity, knowing full well the tremendous pressure created by a weekly deadline. “Thirty-six articles appeared in The Sword of the Lord, August, 1972 through March, 1973; 19 are included in this book. I traveled to each church ,interviewed the pastor, surveyed the work...

How can I change the world? The message of salvation (Good News) is powerful (Romans 1:16). It is powerful to transform your life. That’s because I came to change your life. First, I change your inner world . . . your desires, attitudes, motives and love. You will love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. Then second, I can change your surrounding world . . . your family . . . your work . . . your hobbies . . . your entertainment . . . even your language and habits. This second world involves your church, home, school and place of employment. Then, third, I want to change...

Dr. Elmer Towns, vice president of Liberty University, college and seminary professor, dean of the School of Religion, is also the author of numerous popular and scholarly works. He is the recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for the Book of the Year, The Names of the Holy Spirit. He and Ruth, his wife of 56 years, have three children and ten grandchildren.

Dr. Elmer Towns, vice president of Liberty University, college and seminary professor, dean of the School of Religion, is also the author of numerous popular and scholarly works. He is the recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for the Book of the Year, The Names of the Holy Spirit. He and Ruth, his wife of 56 years, have three children and ten grandchildren.

All you need to know about the Sunday school! This practical, up-to-date volume contains: • Alphabetical arrangement of information • Job descriptions of Sunday school workers • Recent trends in Sunday school ministry • Effective teaching methods explained • Sunday school facilities: how to make optimum use • Policy statements that can be incorporated by your church to deal with the problems of the nursery, such as how to handle children infected with the AIDS virus or other infectious diseases • Biographies of important Sunday school people, along with practical information ...

For every Christian who wants to grow… Here are the dynamics of becoming “all you can be” in your walk with Christ. Elmer Towns, one of the nation’s foremost Christian education specialists, combines Biblical guidelines with his extensive personal experience to help you: -Grow through Bible Study -Pray more effectively -Overcome bad habits -Resist temptation -Make decisions according to God’s will -Find your abilities for Christian service -Develop inner virtues Elmer L. Towns is the author of more than 29 books on Christian education, including HOW TO GROW AN EFFECTIVE SUNDAY ...

On a pre-Christmas Sunday morning in 1973, despite a driving snowstorm, 23, 024 persons attended Sunday School at First Baptist Church, Hammond, Indiana—a record believed never achieved since the New Testament church began. Moreover, this same church, already holder of the title of “The World’s Largest Sunday School,” attained average attendance for the fall and winter months of 13,000. What is the story behind this inspiring spiritual success? What secret—if any—does the dynamic pastor, Dr. Jack Hyles, possess? How has he—as Christian Life Magazine states—“injected the ...

The story in Church Aflame was written one year ago and Thomas Road Baptist Church is still growing. At present the Sunday School is averaging over 6,000 pupils each week. Over 2,000 people ride the buses and the church now has over 200 fulltime and part-time employees on the staff. Lynchburg Baptist College was still a dream when Church Aflame was first printed. The first year 205 full and part-time students were registered and the entire student body in good-standing was given a free trip to Israel as part of their education. Next year over 1,000 students are expected in the second year ...

God Bless You is wonderfully basic in its presentation of understanding Blessings—both natural and spiritual- and how they can affect a life. The illustration of the Korean girl, who found Christ as her Savior by reading my husband Bill's writing of the Four Spiritual Laws, was a blessing to me. Her deep desire to tell my husband "Thank you" was carried out when Elmer told us this story. It was a small thing, but that is what a blessing can be- a small thing with great results! VONETTE Z. BRIGHT Cofounder, Campus Crusade for Christ, Lake Hart, Florida BLESS AND BE BLESSED! As Christians, ...

Dr. Elmer Towns, vice president of Liberty University, college and seminary professor, dean of the School of Religion, is also the author of numerous popular and scholarly works. He is the recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for the Book of the Year, The Names of the Holy Spirit. He and Ruth, his wife of 56 years, have three children and ten grandchildren.

I like the concept and theme. I think that it is pertinent and timely. It would be my impression that it would go over well in our churches. Ralph McIntyre, author of Big Ideas For Small Sunday Schools and District Secretary of Sunday Schools, Dakota District, The Wesleyan Church In my opinion it is the best material I have seen on Sunday school promotion. We need to make Sunday school growth a priority, and this material will be both helpful and effective. Sam White, pastor, Jackson, MI, Wesleyan Church and Former District Secretary of Sunday Schools, West MI District, The Wesleyan Church

YOU CAN BECOME THE PEACEMAKER IN THE WORSHIP WARS. DISAGREEMENTS OVER WORSHIP STYLE ARE INCREASINGLY COMMON IN TODAY’S CHURCHES. Some congregations find themselves torn apart; at others, confrontations simmer just below the surface. PUTTING AN END TO WOSHIP WARS gives you the ammunition you need to make peace among warring factions and promote healing within the church. Focusing on American worship styles of the late 1990’s, this book describes objective criteria for appropriate worship, based on longstanding traditions, contemporary needs and expectations, and the natural differences ...