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Only the apostle Paul could write the words the early churches and you need to hear. You'll discover so much more about God's love and grace through Praying the Scriptures as you discover that prayer involves more than intellect.

People face terrible situations every day. Praying the Book of Job walks you through these very difficult times to the genuine abundant life God planned especially for you. Could you endure losing everyone you love and everything you own? Could you tolerate your "friends" throwing insults and accusations at you while your body was painfully wasting away?

THE OLD TIME GOSPEL HOUR AND THE END OF THE AGE The Old Time Gospel Hour is a one hour television program which originates from the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. This color telecast of the Sunday morning service of this church comprises the largest television network in the world. Dr. Jerry Falwell is Speaker for The Old Time Gospel Hour as well as Pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church. It seems that God has raised up several broadcasters on television and radio who are preaching the gospel “to every creature” in these days. Further, there is more preaching and ...

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 ...

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 ...

FROM BAPTISMS TO BLOCK PARTIES…HERE’S YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOSTING EXCELLENCE EVENTS! Before you plan your next celebration, event or campaign, you need The Year-Round Church Event Book. Inside are ideas, plans and strategies for more than 50 special events and celebrations—many of them evangelistic. From old-fashioned church picnics and ice cream socials to the National Day of Prayer, this indispensable planner does it all! Celebrations Ceremonies National Holidays Annual Festivities Stewardship Campaigns Outreach Programs Church Growth Campaigns Dedications and Rituals Graduations...

So you are a youth leader. Congratulations! Do you feel comfortable as you face and carry out, your responsibilities? Are there times that you are a bit puzzled how to proceed or how to organize yow- work? Are you ever overwhelmed with your- work? We do not guarantee that this book will solve all your problems. But we are certain it will help you. This book comes from the pen and experience of one who is in the same work as you. He annually, and semi-annually, daily, and often minute after minute faces the same situations as you do, and is confronted by the same problems which face you. He ...

In these economically stressful and high-unemployment times, Praying for Your Job brings solutions to the reality of the circumstances directly into the hands of those who are going through them - you. The two authors have a smoothly blended tone that gives listeners everything they need to deal with all aspects of employment, unemployment, résumés, interviews, financial guidelines, and the like - all wrapped up with peace-of-mind scriptures supporting every clearly presented principle.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord. PSALM 104:34 LEARN TO MEDITATE THE WAY GOD INTENDED Discover how the dynamic process of biblical meditation can help you deepen your spiritual relationship with the Lord in this inspiring how-to guide, the third book in the best-selling Spiritual Breakthrough series. Meditation is one of the lesser-understood disciplines of the Christian faith, yet it is mentioned in the Bible more times than fasting! Using biblical examples of meditation from the lives of Mary, David, Timothy and others, Elmer Towns shares 10 different ways in...

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.

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.

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. ...