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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...

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 ...

Sunday School teaching is exciting…Pupils can be won to Christ, problems can be solved, lives can be enriched by the Scriptures, and Chris is glorified. When you teach the Word of God properly, Chris will be present in your class, for He promised, “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, I am with you” (Matt. 28:20). Successful Lesson Preparation is designed to help you become a successful teacher. The initial chapter presents guidelines for personal preparation for teaching. The second will help you prepare lessons. In the third chapter you can ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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.

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 ...

You are there...in the Book of Genesis! Exciting and rich in hope and relevance, this you-are-there narration provides deep insight and understanding into the beginning of time. You will personally experience the world as God created it to be. Praying Genesis is the eighth book in the series "Praying the Scriptures." Author Dr. Elmer Towns exposes the eternal relevance of the Book of Genesis for 21st-century living. The creation story is uniquely and vividly presented through contemporary illustrations and poignant prayers. As with Dr. Towns' previous books, Praying Genesis is written in ...

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, ...

Enrich your prayer life today! Learning how prayers of the kings were answered gives royal insight into another dimension of God’s faithfulness and mercy. Praying With the Kings continues Elmer Towns’ successful series on how to pray through the Scriptures. Focusing on First and Second Kings and Second Chronicles, you will learn much about yourself and your heavenly Father. Key topics include personal obedience, compromise, and idolatry; the powerful effect of political and spiritual leaders on a nation; and the sovereignty and judgment of God. Three important lessons are shared ...

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

“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 ...