Sermons on Contentment Thankfulness:

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Keeping a True Gospel Focus in the Midst of False Gospels

Getting the Gospel Right Dr. Elmer Towns May 6, 2012 A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Yesterday we talked about the “Yoke” of God. Today we will be talking about why we should wear this yoke and how it can set us free.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Yesterday we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

The Shape Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 5: Why I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Reasons for belief in the Divinely inspired Word of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Voltaire, an atheist and opponent of Christianity, tried to translate Psalm 51 into a poem, i.e., “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” He got a great horror of hell. 2. A. W. Pink, “Christianity is a religion of the Book. The entire edifice of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 34: How To Die

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 4, 2012

Dying as a believer in Christ

Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 34: How To Die April 29, 2012 1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Bible

The Study Of The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "I have written for him the great things of My law, But they were considered a strange thing" (Hosea 8:12). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Asking For The Best Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015

God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Die Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

No one can do your work that God has for you.

1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in” (Deut. 31:2). “Methodists die well” – John Wesley 2. Use your birthday. “This day” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

God keeps secrets

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us from temptation; “curiosity kills the cat.” 6. To preserve their relationship. 7. Because they love us. B. GOD KEEPS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared To Receive

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Are You Prepared to Receive

Are You Prepared to Receive 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish, pray to God, above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Not much is known of Gaius, he was probably a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Be faithful in spite of difficulties

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 22, 2013

A Saint then is someone who is set apart for special service unto the Lord (exclusively), a consecrated and sacred sanctified holy one.

Quotes: “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” -Søren Kierkegaard, The Journals of Kierkegaard I Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 13, 2017

Once we see God as our provider, not our convenience, we will share Him with others because of what He's given us. He satisfies all that we could ever need/want, and deserves all the credit for what He has done.

A Study of Psalm 23 Psalm 23 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - If we apply ourselves, this could be a life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Presence

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2018

We talk about the "presence of God" in our worship services and our daily lives. Do we really mean it?

1. Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday party: I asked my daughter how many kids would come to her birthday party if all we offered was cake. No games, no entertainment. They could come to the house to spend time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth In The Face Of Contempt

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 25, 2019

When the temple leaders chastised Jesus, He teaches a lesson about TRUTH while teaching in the synagogue.

Weekend Message/Devotion August 25, 2019 Truth in the Face of Contempt Luke 13:10-17 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational