Sermons on 2 Corinthians 7:1-18:

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

“I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Salvation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

Salvation is a choice that gives you eternal life.

“You have obeyed from the heart that doctrine which was given you” (Rom. 6:17). 1. Salvation is a choice that gives you eternal life. a. Your choice puts Christ at the center of your life. b. Your choice to put Christ first in everything. c. Your choice gives you eternal life. d. You choose to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Christ Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

That Jesus in all things may have the preeminence.

A. INTRODUCTION/REVIEW KEY WORD: Preeminence. “That in all things He might have the preeminence” (Col. 1:18) THEME: The position privilege and power of the believer. PURPOSE: To deal with false doctrines of angel worship, asceticism, Hebrew legalism, and attraction to philosophy. B. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Book Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is book that records God’s revelation of Himself in successive ages. “God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son” (Heb. 1:1-2, NLT). a. It came from God. b. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Captivity (2 Kings 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2025

Would God send our sinful nations into captivity? Let's look at 2 Kings 25.

What would happen if our sinful people were punished by being deported to a foreign land? Would God possibly bless those who repented there? Let’s look at 2 Kings 25. What happened to Zedekiah as the king of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem? And in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clear The Way, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 10, 2025

John's introduction of John the Baptist's ministry, life, and purpose can be one of much revelation to us - if we would be willing to see that we TOO are called to be just as faithful and share what we know about Jesus.

John, Part 2 Series: Clear the Way, Part 2 John 1:6-13 - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • John wrote 5 books in NT: 3 epistles, Revelation, and this Gospel (~90 AD) • John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13, Romans 10:9, Deuteronomy 4:2, John 12:46, 2 Timothy 3:5, Romans 1:19-20, James 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels And Wisemen Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025

Learning witnessing from angels and worship from wisemen.

A. LEARNING WITNESSING FROM THE ANGELS 1. What can we know when angels appear? a. They have a message. “The Savior . . . has been born today” (Luke 2:11). “The word anggelos means messenger. Will you share God’s message this Christmas? b. God is working. “Are they (angels) not ministering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Commandment Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Worship is reserved for God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Looking @ the birth of Christ, from a slightly different view. Idea, to focus on 8 topics

Idea, to focus on 8 topics: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors The authors audience Key figures Intent of the authors focus Prophecy Places We examined Matthew and Luke’s accounts, and discovered this: Both gospels give a physical and angelic account of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

If you are a prodigal, come back to the Father, He will receive you with open arms.

A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Tribulation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

A coming period of time will last 7 years.

THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIBULATION Part 2 INTRODUCTION: A coming period of time will last 7 years, Daniel 9:24-27. Each half will last 3 1/2 years, “last time, times and half a time” Rev. 13:14, “1260 days” Rev. 12:6, “42 months” Rev. 11:2. This will be called, “Jacob’s trouble,” “great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

What the Bible says about healing.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:5, Mark 8:22-25, James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unhurried Spirituality Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 2, 2025

A hurried life will make your soul and spirit unhealthy and even toxic. Jesus was never in a hurry and we need to learn from Him how to live our lives with His rhythm.

Video transition: Finding Peace from this frenzied life - sermoncentral.com Series for the year: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

Seek to encounter God by yourself.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist