Sermons on Elmer Eggleston:

Worshipping Hearts Are Willing Hearts Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

First in a series on sharing our faith. Prompted by the title of Pippert’s book.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part One—Worshipping Hearts are Willing Hearts Isaiah 6:1-8 Sunday, July 22, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee If you could meet anyone personally who would it be? The story is told about President James A. Garfield’s first Sunday in Washington after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 3: Assurance In I John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 17, 2007

We can have assurance about our salvation and about who Christ is according to the text of 1 John.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and I John Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Assurance in I John September 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why John wrote the letter. a. No introduction/salutation, no names, no geography. b. Has family emphasis. c. Begins like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007

Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Prayer Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Failure to Pray May be Our Biggest Failure

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Prayer Failure August 26, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2012

Principles to Slay Giants

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15 October 28, 2012 A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Don't Understand Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

We can know all the truth we need to know to live for God.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded the (spiritual) minds” ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 1. Only God can create something out of nothing, Hebrew: Bara. Evolutionists have to start with something. 2. The first verse is an acorn summary of all to follow. 3. The first verse begins with God the worker, not His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Be Like? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

You can’t love God without loving people.

A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, 1 John 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God doesn't speak audibly but continues to speak through His Word, nature, conscience, and providence.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 3: Why Doesn’t God Talk Audibly to Me? A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why do we speak? To communicate. 2. Why does God speak? a. To communicate His glory and might. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God's infinity; our limitation

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep 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 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What to do after a great answer to prayer.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready To Meet God Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What God wants us to become.

A. HOW TO GET READY TO MEET GOD – EXODUS 19: 1-5 1. God gave Moses an invitation to know Him. “The Lord called . . . out of the mountain” (19:3). “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 41:10). 2. Geographical prayer. Go to the places where God likes to reveal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist