Sermons on Lesson Body:

Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Depend on the Shepherd’s club to protect you and His staff to guide you.

A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This word is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Samaritan Woman: A Lesson On Evangelism”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 15, 2002

A living lesson on evangelism from the master of evangelism Himself.

Intro: One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Renewed Vision (Lesson 5)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Go everywhere. Where had Jesus told them to go? “Go ye into all the world” (Mark 16:15). 2. Evangelize. “What had Jesus told them to do? “Preach the gospel to every person” (Mark 16:15). 3. Followers in every nation. What results did Jesus expect? “Make disciples in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: How To Know There Is A God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Accepts. The Bible never tries to prove God, "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). 2. They want proof. We intuitively know there is a God, but that is not enough for others. 3. God took the initiative. "The light shined in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons Learned From The Prophet Jonah"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002

This sermon lists several lessons to be learned from the life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Jonah.

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE PROPHET JONAH Text: Matthew 12:38-41 "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Lessons From Her Life

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Oct 21, 2000

Lessons from the story of Esther.

1. King Xerxes and Queen Vashti a. King throws a wild party where he gets drunk. He demands that the Queen be brought so he can parade her beauty before his friends. b. She refuses i. Possibly pregnant at time ii. Wasn't proper iii. King was drunk c. King is very angry. Talks to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Lessons From Impractical Parades

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Entering Jerusalem Jesus teaches us much

I magine that most of us have been to the Rose Festival Parade at some time in our lives and sat along MLK and waited for the floats and bands to come along. Some of us have gotten there just before it started. Others have purchased seats from which to view it and still others of us have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#2habakkuk's Lesson On The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

We study the lesson Habakkuk has to teach the church about waiting.

THE WAITING ROOM IS PART OF DAILY LIFE! THE LESSON OF HABAKKUK... Part #2 DEALING WITH HUMAN PROBLEMS TAKE TIME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons I Learned At Kids Camp

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007

What can you learn from a child?

During this past week at kids camp I sure learned a lot or at least was reminded of many things that I had forgotten about. And so during the week and as the days went by, I began to take some mental notes on what lessons children, God’s children could teach me. So yesterday on the way home I ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned From A Night Of Failure

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 2, 2008

This is a sermon that illustrates the way the Lord cares for his own.

“LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NIGHT OF FAILURE” TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Some of your greatest lessons will be learned at “The University of Adversity”. I have heard people say that they received a degree in “knee-ology” at the “School of Hard-knocks”. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Lesson 1: Managing Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2008

How should we take care of the time that God gives to us?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Stewardship Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1: Managing Your Time March 30, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ