Sermons on Liberty Not License:

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Has Jerusalem To Do With Antioch Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

We must take hold of THE GRANDNESS OF GENTILE SALVATION The Great Commission, in biblio-theological development, is the predictable Messianic restatement of multitudes of Old Testament commissions and promises and prayers for all the nations to be made

INTRODUCTION "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church? What have heretics to do with Christians? Our instruction comes from the porch of Solomon, who had himself taught that the Lord should be sought in simplicity of heart. Away with all attempts to produce ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-51

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"Keep the Scriptures in your thoughts and words, meditate on them constantly to accomplish three things; you will do God’s will, you will grow as a believer, and you will be successful in life" (Joshua 1:8, author’s translation).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 1:8 1. Not as the unsaved. "God is not in all his thoughts" (Psalm 10:4). 2. Realize. "Thou (God) understandest my thoughts afar off" (Psalm 139:2). 3. God’s thoughts. "For I know the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Wore My Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The significance of the crown of thorns.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 19: 2-5 "And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matt. 27:29). "Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:2-5, John 19:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Which Is Shed (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ’Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins" (Matt. 26:27-28).

"After the same manner also, He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, ’This cup is the New Testament in My blood: This do ye as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me, for as often as ye . . . drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He comes’" (I Cor. 11:25,26). A. WHY GRAPES ARE A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003

How Safe Does A Child Feel When He Knows His Father Is Near

Genesis 5:24. And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 17:1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be thou perfect. (Perfect--upright & sincere) Enoch walked with God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worship God Desires Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003

Ask a hundred people what is worship....and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. What does the Word tell us about worship ? This series deals with "The Word On Worship"

The Worship God Desires John 4:16-24 Jesus had came to Samaria for one purpose. He came there to transform the life of a woman. One who had been confused, abused, and used. Here was the root of her problems. 1. Her Relationships Were Wrong. Jn. 4:16-18 2. Her Reasoning Was Wrong. V. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24, John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003

3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Time Has Come

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Jan 14, 2004

This sermon deals with focusing on the Lord nomatter how long you’ve been waiting for His goodness.There is nothing you can do if your time has not come. There is time for everything. But your time has come.

VICTORIA OLADIPUPO FREEDOM OF CHRIST CHURCH TOPIC: YOUR TIME HAS COME. SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 5: 1 – 11 1] After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

#2perspective:a Worm's View Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

We look at the perspective of focusing in on problems and forgetting God.If you live in dirt, you will see alot of dirt.

#2 Perspective Focusing on Problems: A WORM’S VIEW Part #2 of 4 TEXT: 1 Samuel 10: 6&7, THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD WILL COME UPON YOU, AND TURN YOU INTO ANOTHER MAN. Matthew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these THINGS shall be added. We are pondering Perspective and how our point of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:6-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God