Sermons on Lessons For Dad:

Lessons I Learned From Emily

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Yellow Brick Road

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Sep 3, 2008

Discovering the Reality of Life from Dorothy and her friends

“Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Summit - Elders And Leaders

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was given to teach the church on how a church functions and to teach the importance of leadership in the church.

Introduction: This week and next the national stage has been all about leadership, as we’ve endured, I mean, watched the convention of the Democrats and this week the Republicans. There is a problem with our political leaders, and I don’t care which side of the aisle that you are referring to, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2008

Today we will examine how we are to handle the money with which God has entrusted us.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer L. Towns Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money April 6, 2008 WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP? MATTHEW 6:19-33 1. “The proper management of our time, talents and treasures for the glory of God. 2. What are other names for a steward? a. Baseball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2008

What can we learn from the figure of Paul and the letters he wrote?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1 February 24, 2008 A. WHO WAS PAUL? 1. Tentmaker. What was his father’s occupation? Acts 18:1-2. 2. Tarsus. Where was Paul born? (Turkey) 3. Legalistic. What can be said of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2008

What valuable insights can we gain from praying Paul’s letters?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 March 2, 2008 A. WHY ARE LETTERS IMPORTANT TO US? 1. Hope. Picture a soldier overseas waiting for his name to be called. 2. Information. What’s going on at school/home? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 10, 2008

Today we will continue with lesson 3 of our series Praying Paul’s Letters.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 March 9, 2008 A. WHAT LETTERS MEAN 1. Tremendous cost. Pony Express. 2. Death. Civil War secrets. 3. Authority. The king’s seal. 4. Sentimental. Read a love letter two dozen times. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lessons From Hurricane Katrina Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

From the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina we can learn some important spiritual lessons.

Intro: From the events surrouding Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath, we can learn some important spiritual lessons: I. THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY *There is coming an end to this world. Just as weather forecasters predicted the coming of Hurricane Katrina, GOD has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 1: Introduction

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2005

THE EIGHT MIRACLES OF JOHN

A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses ¡§7¡¨ in his writings. There are ¡§7¡¨ miracles in John plus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: God Always Answers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3).

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Can you answer a letter you have never received? "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2). God cannot answer a prayer that is not prayed. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Consequences By Rejecting Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

How can you protect yourself from the temptations that destroyed Lot?

A. SETTING – GENESIS 19:1-38 1. A Compromiser. How can we but describe Lot? First, Lot compromised with sin. Second, Lot compromised with God, even though he was saved. “God rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a good man who was sick of all the immorality and wickedness around him. Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist