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The Miracles In John: Lesson 2: John 2:1-11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2005

As the second lesson on the series of the Miracles in John, this sermon details John 2:1-11.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: ¡§The Pharisees question John the Baptist¡¨ (1:19-28). Day 2: ¡§The next day John saw Jesus coming¡¨ (1:29). Day 3: ¡§The next day John stood with two of his disciples¡¨ (1:35). Day 4: ¡§The day following . . . Jesus found Philip¡¨ ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Burns Your Heart?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

"They said one to another, did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way and while he opened to us the scriptures" (Luke 24:32).

A. INTRODUCTION ( Luke 24:13-21) On Easter Sunday afternoon, Jesus met two disciples who were returning home from Jerusalem. The reports of the empty tomb confused and discouraged them. Jesus explained to them the message of the resurrection. "They said one to another, did not our hearts burn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Learning From Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abram was the Friend of God, also called A Man of Faith, but was also a man of failure. 2. God called Abram to the land. "Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him" (12:4). But God didn’t call him to Egypt. (silence). 3. Two strengths. Two things reflected Abram’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Successful In 2009

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2009

How to be successful in the coming year.

A. INTRODUCTION “This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8). 1. Think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 17: How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

How to Live in Victory

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 17: How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards November 25, 2012 A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is A Revelation From God Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus' attitude toward Scriptures

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS ATTITUDE TOWARD SCRIPTURES 1. What is attitude? Mental posture to receive data, or emotional response to receiving truth, or focus of the will to decide. 2. Jesus grew up in a Jewish home that reverenced the Scriptures. “Think about these commands all the time, and tell ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7-9, John 5:39, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

How to live in victory

A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

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

How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Israel's success and challenges.

A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Announce Christ's Birth Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

The Son was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT). “When Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God gives us his word that we might see to live.

Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wish Vs Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother Eve Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 5, 2022

Topics 1 Post Biblical View of Eve 2 The First Woman in Genesis 1 3 The Woman of Eden and Her Partner 4 Disobedience and Its Consequences 5 Typical or Ideal examples, Causes, and origins 6 Mother Eve

Mother Eve God creates Eve to be of help to Adam. Learn more about Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the serpent. Brief Introduction According to the Eden story in the Hebrew Bible, Eve is depicted negatively in postbiblical tradition. However, feminist biblical scholarship of recent years has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE? THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED CAN EXPLAIN IT TO US.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TEXT- ECCLESIASTES, CHAPTER 1&2 INTRODUCTION. Believe it or not we are all in search of either happiness or fulfillment in life. If we look around us and see what is really going on, we’ll see some facts emerge that perhaps many people haven’t considered. I believe the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ