Sermons on Delayed Obedience:

Anna - Always Faithful Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Anna was a prophetess that received insight not available to others.

A. INTRODUCTION “Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years. Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

“And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 58:8, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Chased Faith And Found God's Promise Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

Don’t look at the size of your giants, or the size of your faith, rather look at the size of your God.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CALLED ABRAHAM “By obedient faith, Abraham left his home in Ur, when God called him to go see another country that God would give him as his inheritance. Abraham went without knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8, ELT 1. In Babylon God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Romans 4:18-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Presence Of God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

You can know God intimately.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. “That they may know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). 2. You can grow spiritually in God’s presence. “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). 3. You can know God intimately. “Be still and know that I Am God” (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

God uses obedient men like Joseph.

A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Baptized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

A review of Biblical reasons for being baptized.

Why Should I Be Baptized? Scripture Ref: John 1:6, 31, 33 Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary All the Doctrines of the Bible, Lockyer Based in part on a message by Jonathan McLeod 1. Introduction a. Randy Travis released song in 2002 entitled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Whom Shall We Obey? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010

God equips and enables his children to obey his word.

Scripture Introduction Can you hear the jazz man blowing his trumpet? The commentary from National Public Radio? What about the sweet refrains of the gospel music calling folks to praise? Or the neighbor talking to a friend in Illinois? Do you hear the many voices? You would if you had a radio or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everything Matters Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Demonstrate your fear of God and love for God by keeping His commandments.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] GOD’S WISDOM The Preacher’s first and last words in Ecclesiastes are “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity” (1:2; 12:8). This is his evaluation of “life under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What God Did Not Say Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2010

These message addresses how Giod does not tell us everything we will face when we answer His call to act.

What God Did Not Say Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 3:10; 1 Samuel 16:12-13 Introduction: Have you ever questioned or had doubts about something you believe God told you to do because you ran into problems when you started your journey to fulfill it? There are times when we begin to act ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Please God?

Contributed by John Rollyson on Dec 28, 2010

As Christians, God desires our obedience.

How Can We Please God? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Intro: God desires our obedience..... Thomas Platter had such a great zeal for studying the ancient tongues that he supported himself through manual labor by day and at night studied with sand in his mouth, that the gritting against his teeth might keep him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Seperate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010

Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Owns The Vineyard

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 27, 2010

This sermons helps us clarify ownership of all we own and why we owe it all to God

Who Owns the Vineyard? Luke 20:9-17 ((Tell the story)) What are the lessons we can learn from this story. 1. The Toughest Question 2. The Toughest 3. The Toughest Question = WHO OWNS THE VINEYARD? Well to answer that question you have to first identify the vineyard. The vineyard is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010

The reason we are here is to bring honor to God.

Thank you for the opportunity for me to share again from God’s word today. It is always a privilege to be able to share with you, and a privilege to be part of this church. Today also is a special day because it is our last service in this room. I don’t know if there is anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010

A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran