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Since the Day of Pentecost, seasons of revival and awakening have brought refreshing to the spiritually dry, life to the spiritually dead, and miraculous encounters with the Holy Spirit. In this timely and prophetic volume, two best-selling generals of the faith, Dr. Elmer Towns and Dr. Neil T. Anderson, offer collective wisdom, insight, and strategy on how you can experience and release a river of Holy Spirit outpouring into your world!

People fast for many reasons: to break an addiction, to seek God for healing, to discover the answer to a lingering problem, and some fast for revival. But the greatest reason to fast is to get to know God intimately and to feed on the bread of life. This book is not an instruction manual on the methods of fasting or on how to pray. Rather, Dr. Elmer Towns describes the spirit of fasting that leads to an intimate knowing of Jesus Christ.

A thought-provoking work on one of the least understood - but most powerful - disciplines of Christianity. Most believers know about fasting, but few of us really understand the wonderful benefits that come when we fast with purpose and direction. Written in Dr. Elmer Towns' dynamic, descriptive style, this title gives the why of fasting, rather than just the how. Towns' avoids a glut of techniques and schedules; instead he provides a probing look at Isaiah 58, often called "the fasting passage."

Get Closer to the Holy Spirit. Why does God’s Spirit seem so mysterious? Is the Holy Spirit someone I can pray to? Do I say “he” when I’m talking about the Holy Spirit—or do I say “it”? God’s Holy Spirit is very much a person. In fact, He is known in the Bible by over 100 different names and descriptions. Each of these names reveals an essential truth about the wonderful Third Person of the Trinity. You’ll come to know and draw closer to the Holy Spirit when you understand His ministry as it is described throughout God’s Word. He is the Oil of Gladness and brings joy ...

God uses people to help others; can he use you? Can God use you to make a difference in the lives of your children? Do you know what to pray and how to pray? First, you must pray for them because intercession touches the heart of God.

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.

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

This book does not to tell you how to get answers to your prayers. There are thousands of books like that. This a radically different book because it approaches prayer from God's perspective. Prayer is a relationship with God. When you understand how God answers prayer, then you realize prayer is all about trusting your heavenly father, trusting him to answer what is best for you, how it's best for you, and when it's best for you.

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 ...

This audiobook is perfect for anyone seeking a comprehensive yet compact synopsis of the greatest book ever written. Each short chapter is a user-friendly guide to a specific Biblical book. Highlighting important words, key verses, and primary themes, this vital resource brings simple clarity to complex ideas. Also includes related prayers to help you dialog with God about your study.

“REVIVE US AGAIN!” IN WAVE AFTER WAVE, epoch after epoch, God has come to enflame the hearts of believers and to bring new life to countless men, women, and children. God-sent revivals display a glorious diversity of methods, milieus, and models. Drs. Elmer Towns and Douglas Porter collaborated to write this fast-moving series of accounts and determined their order of One through Ten after asking seventeen Christians prominent in their fields of study and outreach: “Which revival epochs are the greatest of all time?” This book will both inform your mind about the living history of ...

Praying the Proverbs takes writings of wisdom literature from the Bible, and turns them into personal prayers that edify believers with its wise sayings on character, integrity, and love.

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.

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 ...