Sermons on Lessons:

What Is A Parable? Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

A miracle is the truth of God in works.

A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

We all have the opportunity to serve God.

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

The Last Half Of The Tribulation Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

An alliance of the four-nation groups.

Event 80 - Israel will be accused by the world leader as the cause of the world’s problems, thus justifying persecution of Jews. Event 81 - An alliance of four nation-groups will merge for a retaliation attack on Israel (not Armageddon yet). “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:18-19, Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Presence Of God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

You can know God intimately.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. “That they may know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). 2. You can grow spiritually in God’s presence. “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). 3. You can know God intimately. “Be still and know that I Am God” (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Why people lose God’s presence?

A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Jesus Was Born Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

The Savior/Baby will give peace to those who seek Him.

A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:89, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9, Luke 2:10-14, Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Water Into Wine Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

What can we apply to our life from this miracle?

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following . . . Jesus found Philip” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

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

Miracle Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ringleader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Praising God as He describes Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

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

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

Our vision may discourage us, God’s vision encourages us.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the greatest day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Learned From The Parables Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church (Stan Toler and Elmer Towns)

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist