Sermons on Lessons From Jonah:

Naomi Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

A compromising mother becomes a godly grandmother.

A COMPROMISING MOTHER BECOMES A GODLY GRANDMOTHER A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

Finish well!

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Lead by vision. The first law of leadership is, “When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.” “We will crossover.”

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

A Compromising Mother Becomes a Godly Grandmother

A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

When grandchildren are pushed into ministry.

A. WHEN GRANDCHILDREN ARE PUSHED INTO MINISTRY “Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson On God's Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2001

This is a look at God’s love

INTRODUCTION  An overzealous preacher felt it was his calling to aggressively "make" people become Christians as they would ride on the city bus system. One day a drunk stumbled onto the bus that the preacher was on. He sprang into and shook his family Bible in the face of the inebriated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: The Tribulation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 21, 2008

What will happen immediately after the Rapture?

A. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAPTURE? (29 EVENTS) In Heaven: 1. Heaven’s doors open. “I looked and behold a door standing open in Heaven” (Rev. 4:1). 2. All believers see the throne and God (Rev. 4:2). 3. All will worship God. “Thou Art worthy” (Rev. 4:11). 4. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Forgiveness

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 6, 2013

Jesus is going to teach Peter and us a valuable lesson…Whether we can see or not see Him, whether we can sense or not sense His presents, nevertheless He is always with us!!

Matthew 14:22-33-Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Leadership (2)

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2023

Leadership is not for the faint hearted. We have a situation where Christians are at the forefront calling for the downfall of Christians in leadership. Who bewitched us? This is a call to Christians to unify and identify as Christians first.

Lessons in leadership 1Timothy 2:1-7 Last time in this series, I was bragging about our new born again president. Well, he has been in leadership for over six months now. What can I say but that the Biblical instruction to pray for our leaders is to be followed, to the letter. The challenges of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sanctification Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God.

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 10:1-39 The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God. It was evident because the worshipers had to continually repeat the sacrifices. The worshipers had not attained full acceptance by God. In fact, the Old Testament itself showed the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Hard To Learn Lessons"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

There are many hard to learn lessons in the Christian life.

"HARD TO LEARN LESSONS" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. EZEKIEL 24:15-27 ETS: Ezekiel and the Jews had to learn some hard to learn lessons ESS: There are many hard to learn lessons in the Christian life. Introduction: The August 1992 Hurricane Andrew left more than 50,000 ...read more

A Lesson Before Dying

Contributed by William Noel on Mar 26, 2005

Final thougths of Jesus before He goes to Calvary

“A Lesson Before Dying” Matthew 26:20-30 Introduction · The final lesson that Christ offered His disciples was one that we must remember today. o After He taught them about the Kingdom of God o After He taught them about hypocrisies of the Religious Leaders o After He taught them about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson: Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

There have been two influential women in my life; my mother and my wife. They have the 11 characteristics given in this chapter.

A. INTRODUCTION (Proverbs 31:10-31) There have been two influential women in my life; my mother and my wife. They have the 11 characteristics given in this chapter. B. THE “A, B, C’S” OF A VIRTUOUS WOMAN The 22 verses of the virtuous woman each begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

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