Sermons on Lessons From Malta:

The Man Born Blind Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why people get sick.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter the Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Born Blind Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Jesus healed other blind people; what was different this time?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some had already ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

How God Reacts Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God always reacts according to His nature.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – humans were created in the image and likeness of God; He does not react the way humans react. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #8 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 3

Book of Romans Lesson #8 Romans 3:1-3:12 By Rev. James May Since it has been a few weeks since we last taught on Romans, let us digress just a little and go to the beginning of Chapter 3. If you will recall, what we had studied was that Paul was trying to tell the Jews that they were no more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 30 Series

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Lesson #30 By Rev. James May Romans 12:1 – 12:2 In the chapters of Romans that we have already studied, the Apostle Paul has presented some powerful doctrinal teaching concerning God’s dealings with both Jew and Gentiles alike. He has established God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #31 Romans 12:3 – 12:8 January 28, 2015 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul, in Chapter 12, has begun a series of very practical teachings on how we should live our lives daily in order to please the Lord. In the first two verses that we covered last week, we discovered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 32 – Romans 12:9-13 By Rev. James May As we continue our exposition of the 12th Chapter of Romans, keep in mind that the Apostle Paul is writing this letter to the saints, or Christians, who are in Rome. He has written this letter from Corinth as a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 3: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2007

In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-24

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 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Return of Christ to earth

THE SCENE IN HEAVEN CHANGES Revelation 19:11-12:17 1. The bride of Christ now becomes soldiers of Christ. “Now I saw heaven opened . . . He judges and makes war” (19:11). “And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses” (19:14). ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique And Transforming Message Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Why the Bible was Important to Jesus

I. IMPORTANCE: WHY WAS THE BIBLE IMPORTANT TO JESUS? 1. Jesus was the Eternal Word (John 1:1), who became a human man (John 1:14). 2. Did Jesus have to learn the Bible? 3. Jesus was completely human so He learned the entire Hebrew alphabet and Scriptures at His mother’s table. He memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Mark 4:20, Luke 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.

A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline - Growth Steps Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

To know Him intimately and personally.

A. INTRODUCTION: LADY WITH CATARACTS 1. Why was she motivated when told, “woman, it is your lack of faith?” 2. She asked, “How can I have more faith? The five fingers: a. First finger, “Blessed is he who hears” (Revelation 1:3). b. Second finger, “Read the Scriptures” (Revelation 1:3). c. Third ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Luke 17:5, Matthew 7:1, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist