Sermons on Delay:

In Spite Of Grief, We Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2021

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year B

November 7, 2021 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 11:32-44 In Spite of Grief, We Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once a year the church year calendar recognizes this day we call All ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Fasting To Solve A Problem Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Fasting to Solve Serious Problems

A. INTRODUCTION Fasting to solve problems that are serious. These are not the everyday types of problems. These involve selling a house, hiring an important person, obtaining money, etc. “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . to undo the heavy burdens” (Isa. 58:6). 1. Everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Lazarus Lesson 22 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Miracle of healing Lazarus

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Title Lord Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Why Learn God's Many Names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The First Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Commandment Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The Third Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). “Then I added, ‘Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, or God’s throne . . .” (Matthew 5:34). I said through James, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Commandment Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Seventh Commandment

SEVENTH COMMANDMENT "You shall not commit adultery” (Ex. 20:14, NKJV). I do not have a Commandment about worshipping Me in a temple or sanctuary. I plan to live in your body. I want to be glorified in your body and carry out My ministry through you. “You have heard it said, ‘You must not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Eighth Commandment

EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). “To the rich young ruler, ‘I said . . . you shall not steal” (Matthew 19:18). “I wrote through Paul, “You know the commandment, ‘You shall not steal’” (Rom. 13:9). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO GET STUFF 1. How do I want you to get STUFF ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Illuminated By The Holy Spirit Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Illumination by the Holy Spirit

A. WHY ILLUMINATION IS NEEDED 1. Two levels of writers, i.e., dual authors. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit. “All scriptures is given by inspiration of God” (2 Tim. 3:16). Inspiration is the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that human authors wrote what God told them in scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Let Me use you to change the world

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The forgotten third Person of the Godhead. a. Today many people pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” b. Others pray to the Son, “In Jesus’ name” (John 14:13-14). c. But the Holy Spirit is called the forgotten Person of the Godhead. “He shall not speak of Himself” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Revival Church Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

A revival church

A. WHAT IS REVIVAL? 1. Promised. “I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Acts 1:17, Joel 2:28, NLT). 2. Preparation. “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift He promised” (1:4, NLT). “They all met together and were constantly united in prayer” (Acts 1:14, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:17, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Came Doing Miracles Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

My miracles were from the Father

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SURROUNDED BY THE SUPERNATURAL 1. Some events of my life were miraculous: a. I fulfilled Old Testament prophecy b. Prediction to Elizabeth and Mary and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:36, Hebrews 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Ascended Back To Heaven Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What Jesus did after ascending back to Heaven

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ASCENSION? 1. The forces took Me to heaven. a. I was passive. “I was received up” (Acts 1:2). “I was taken up” (Acts 1:9). “Heaven received Me” (Acts 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9, Acts 3:21, Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

When shall I not want?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist