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History has shown that great leaders have the ability to reach beyond the walls of their churches to influence cultures for Christ. We've seen it in the Pentecostal/charismatic movement, in the explosive growth of house churches in Communist China, in the expansion of the Southern Baptist Convention, and in the worldwide rise of praise and worship music led by Hillsong Church, among other phenomena.

This is a paraphrase of the scriptures, based on the Gospels, that is different than anything you’ve ever read before. I am the narrator, and you are walking in My footsteps as I tell you the story of My birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. This book was written to show different aspects from My life on earth. You will learn about My sermons, My miracles, and how I showed God’s love to people. You will learn about the disciples who followed Me, and the millions of people whose lives were changed through placing their complete trust in Me. You will learn how to live on earth, and ...

Centuries ago the Apostle Paul expressed an intense desire to know Jesus Christ in a deeply personal, fulfilling manner. “That I may know him,” he wrote (Philippians 3:10). Today, Christians the world over share that same sentiment. The Names of Jesus gives you an inspiring and practical study of the names of Jesus so that you can really know Him – as your Lord, Friend, Provider, Intercessor, coming King, and much more. Expect your relationship with Christ to deepen and grow stronger as you read this book.

Dr. Towns delicately presents the Psalms as a living language that will move you from your feet to your knees. —Dr. Bill Bright Praying the Psalms is a wonderful way to meet God every day. You will get close to His heart when you pray daily in the Book of Psalms. The Book of Psalms reflects the heart of God. Praying the Psalms carefully shapes the Psalms into personal prayers enabling you to identify with the Psalmist as he prayed. The author, Dr. Towns, is living breathing testimony of the power and fulfillment you will experience as you read the pages of this most powerful book. The ...

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 ...

Discover Jesus through His names! Written in the first person, this unique book invites you into a special encounter with the Savior through His many names in Scripture. Each daily entry reveals a new biblical name for Jesus. With each reading, you will expand your knowledge of His work, deepen your understanding of His character, and be drawn closer to His heart. Throughout the Bible, Jesus is referred to in over 700 different names, including titles, symbols, figures of speech, types, and metaphors. Why so many? Because the work of Christ is both vast and significant. Discover how He is ...

What kind of advice would married couples in the Bible give to couples today? The Bible provides a rich history about couples who experienced every imaginable hardship and obstacle. Now, their experiences come to life in How to Build a Lasting Marriage. This is a practical book for couples who want to build an enduring marriage based on biblical truths.

How can you discern authentic Christianity from the spiritual counterfeits that abound today? Through biblical teaching, illustrative charts, and practical applications, Elmer Towns points the way to Understanding the Deeper Life. This provocative book cuts across the spectrum of Christian experiences, revealing which are truly scriptural and which are unbiblical. Town’s thorough discussion will help you classify the different experiences that people claim. Looking at the following categories, what is your level of Christian commitment? • Doctrinal experience • The deeper-life ...

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 ...

What You Do Now Will Define Your Legacy In a world consumed by temporary pursuits, it’s easy to start well but falter before the finish line. How will you ensure that your final steps reflect the unwavering faith you have walked in? Renowned Bible teacher Elmer Towns reveals timeless wisdom from the lives of biblical giants like Elijah, Jacob, and Paul—men who ran their race with perseverance, overcame trials, and completed their God-given assignments with honor. Drawing from these profound examples, you will uncover practical steps to cross your finish line with joy, knowing you have ...

Ten of the Largest Church Ministries Aggressively Touching the World is about the innovative ways these leaders plant churches and the unique strategies they utilize to teach and disciple their people. It also explores the multifaceted methods they use to reach people for Jesus. These methods are based on eternal Biblical principles that never change, even when culture changes. This is your invitation to harvest wisdom and insight from some of the most respected, cutting-edge, and unique church leaders alive today!

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 ...

What’s In A Name? You can tell a lot about a man by what others call him: father, husband, brother, leader. In the same way, you can learn much about God by understanding what He was called in the Old Testament El Shaddai, Elohim, Adonai, El Gibbor, and Jehovak Melek are just a few of the over 80 names that people in the Old Testament used to call upon God in different situations. In times of need or times of praise, they used specific names for God that focused on a certain characteristic of His, or on a promise that He made. Today, as we learn God’s names and what they mean, we can ...

Pray Like King David "...a man after His own heart " (1 Samuel 13:14 NIV). David was always and in all ways compassionate, tender, and generous, yet he was fierce in battle. He carried in his bosom the very heart of God! But David also reminds us of our vulnerabilities while showing us how to keep focused on God’s mercy and everlasting love. David is the perfect example for us in prayer. Like us, he was multi-faceted and at times a bit complicated. He was a shepherd, musician, poet, giant slayer, sinner, devoted father and King. Praying the Heart of David will comfort you and bring you ...

Elmer Towns is considered one of the leading authorities in Church Growth and Sunday School Outreach. Annually his research lists the largest and fastest growing churches in America. His “cutting edge research” has led to church growth and evangelism. One observer noted that the writing of Dr. Towns has resulted in more people being reached and enrolled in Sunday School than any other person in this half of our century. In Winning the Winnable Dr. Towns brings to focus a bright new day in evangelism – Friendship Evangelism. This book is imperative to evangelism because today’s ...

You Are About to Learn to Pray the Bible! In this tenth book in the "Praying the Scriptures" series, author Dr. Elmer Towns reveals the times, troubles, and triumphs of the Israelites as they were freed from slavery and left Egypt. He also delves deeply into how, when, and why the Levites received God's laws and instructions to "Be holy, because I am holy." "Throughout all of their journeys, the cloud of the Always-Present One [was] over the [Holy] Tent during the daytime, and there was fire over it during the night..." (Exodus 40:38 PEB). Sit at the dinner table with Moses and Job as they ...

Hello . . . My name is Jesus. There are many ways to learn about Me. You can study how I lived, or My miracles, or My sermons, or the way I talk to people. You can see My full deity in the things I said, and you can also see my full humanity in the gospels.But I want to tell you about all My names, offices, titles, and pic¬tures of Me in scripture. Each one gives a glimpse of who I am and what I do. When you put all of them together, you begin to grasp who I, the Son of God, am.Why are there so many names about Me? Because I am God. My many names reflect My many qualities, even then there ...

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.

Conquer your challenges, fulfill your destiny! Praying your way through Joshua, Judges, and Ruth will give you the strength and stamina to face and conquer all of your daily challenges. You will be propelled toward the dream God has for you. The unique aspects of these three books of the Old Testament are vividly presented through contemporary illustrations and poignant prayers. Award-winning author and university professor Elmer Towns has meticulously researched and written a you-are-there narration providing interesting insight into the culture and religious practices of the day. But, in ...

Seated left to right: Al Henson, Jerry Falwell, Elmer Towns, David Rhodenhizer. Standing left to right: Gary Byers, Ronnie Riggins, Bob Gehman, Kurt Strong, Steve Ray, John Martelli, Ron Kidd, Marvin Wood. Jerry Falwell is uniquely qualified to write on faith, being the human instrument that gave birth to the 19,000-member Thomas Road Baptist Church, the Old-Time Gospel Hour and its $77 million annual income, the Liberty Baptist College, and many other ministries all founded on faith. Elmer Towns has also written THE TEN LARGEST SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND WHAT MAKES THEM GROW, and has co-authored ...