Sermons on Lessons:

God’s Body Parts Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Pray for God’s use of them and guide in your life and ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – we were created in God’s image and likeness. “And God said, ‘let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Image is nature, likeness is function. So, we function and react as would God. 2. God’s body parts. Attributed to God – face, heart, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Divine Nature Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God's nature is explained by God Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God’s Attributes Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Claim God’s goodness and righteousness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

How can the Shepherd meet our needs?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1, Psalm 51:7

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Why can Jesus open the book?

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Arguments For God’s Existence Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Five self-evident truths.

1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken Five Self-Evident Truths (That does not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and control. 2. There are laws that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Only faith in Christ saves us.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith is turning to God from idols. (1 Thessalonians 1:9), which is repentance. You can’t be saved by repentance alone. You can’t be saved without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Use Spiritual Gifts Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The task of faith.

“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way (1 Corinthians 12:31). “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that” (1 Corinthians 7:7). A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Hinder/Weaken Faith Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Twenty Steps that Weaken Faith.

A. REVIEW LESSONS ON FAITH 1. Faith is a relationship. “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). 2. It takes two wings to fly. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:20). 3. Your faith can grow. “From faith to faith” (Romans 1:17). 4. Different believers’ express faith for different purposes. “Having ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Seeking the Lord

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly” (2 Thessalonians 1:3). 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2018

The apostle believed that there were certain subjects and doctrines in which they needed further guidance and instruction. Chief among these was the misunderstanding that had arisen concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus.

7/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality (1Thessalonians 4:3-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV) 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Mother's Child Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing by Faith

A. INTRODUCTION This is the last year of ministry and Jesus will constantly withdraw from the masses and take at least four trips away from Galilee. (Mark 6:31; Mark 7:24; Mark 7:31; Mark 8:13). The reason: 1. Hostility from the Jews. 2. To prepare His disciples for His departure (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing of Blind Man

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 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 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parables About Our Heart Lesson 21 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Parables about Our Heart

A. THE PROBLEM OF EATING ON THE SABBATH – MATTHEW 12:1-8 This confrontation happened as Jesus was traveling from Jerusalem towards home. The disciples (not Jesus) were picking and eating grain as they walked. A “truth squad” was spying on Jesus. Jesus answered them: 1. David ate shew bread (v. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist