Sermons on Lady Liberty:

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2004

How to love your mother

1. Tell her you love her. There are at least three languages of love. “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth” (I John 3:18). a. Attitudes. This is loving in attitude of truth. b. Actions. This is loving in deeds. c. Words. This is verbal communicaton of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

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 not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-55

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005

A sermon for Remembrance Sunday - the UK’s version of Veteran’s Day, always on the second Sunday in November.

It’s very daunting for me to stand in a pulpit on this day of all days. The closest I’ve come to living through a war is seeing it on the television, and the closest I’ve come to active service was the school cadet force. Yet, today is still desperately important. This year we remember ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Names Of Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

All you need to know about Jesus is found in His names.

All you need to know about Jesus is found in His names. 1. Jesus (January 2). What kind of name was this? “Thou shalt call His name Jesus” (Matt. 1:2). a. Every day name. b. From Old Testament Joshua. c. Meant “Jehovah saves.” 2. What can we do with this name? a. Pray (John 14:13-14). b. Cast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreaded Sap Sucker

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 16, 2005

Do you feel like the life or energy of the spirit is being drained out of you? like your always on reserve, running off the bottom of the tank? You may be the victim of the dreaded sap sucker.

“THE TREES OF THE LORD ARE FULL OF SAP” Ps 104:16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Ps 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:16, Psalm 104:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe, And Why? # 8

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005

This series reviewed some of the basic doctrines our church believes and teaches, and why, based on the Word of God and our foundation documents [constitution from 1815, Statement of faith, etc.].

This is the 8th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - And we praise the Lord for His Word - To tell us what to believe = And for a "reasonable" faith > Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How God See's The Poor

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005

God’s attitude toward the poor, I believe, will cause you and I to look on them as we never have before.

HOW GOD LOOKS AT THE POOR 1 Sam 2:7-8 7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. 8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Of The Holy Spirit / Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 25, 2003

In order to consider the unlimited power and work of the Holy Spirit let us look at the various works of the Holy Spirit that Jesus told us that He would accomplish in our lives.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT © 4/2001 Mark Beaird 2 PART SERIES / Part 1 Text: John 16:7-11 Throughout the centuries there have been debates and misunderstandings concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some think of The Holy Spirit as an “it”, an impersonal being or a “divine force.” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Could Today Be Your Day?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

How many of those who were sick had their day with the Lord

COULD TODAY BE YOUR DAY? John 5:1-9 Intro: In this reading of scripture we find the pool of Bethesda (House of Mercy). This House of Mercy was surrounded by five porches which lay all matter of sick people lay in the sickened state. Some say these five porches represent the Law of Moses and its ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Dynamic Faith Lesson 5: Today Counts

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

As you come to understand God’s unique calling for your life, you will be asked to exercise your faith and vision along the way.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To properly use your spiritual gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven I Ams Lesson 1: I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

The Seven I AMs of Jesus

A. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE “I AMs” 1. There are 7 + 1 (7 is the number of perfection; 8 is the number of new things). 1. I am the bread of life – John 6:37. 2. I am the light of the world – John 8:12. 3. I am the door – John 10:9. 4. I am the good shepherd – John 10:11. 5. I am the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven I Ams Lesson 3: I Am The Door

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

The Seven I AMs of Jesus

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 1. Definition: (a) A passage into a room, Jesus is the way into Heaven, (b) A barrier usually turning on a hinge. Jesus keeps out those who will not believe. (c) An opportunity, i.e., ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006

For 3rd Sunday of Advent on the Joy that is our’s as believers.

Isaiah 61:1-3 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist