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Paul A Spiritual Grandfather Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Paul, A disciple-making Grandparent

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Church Membership Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

Does the Bible Want You to Join A Church?

A. Does The Bible Want You To Join A Church? 1. It teaches all believers were part of a fellowship that was called both an assembly and body. a. Organism: Every believer is part of the body of Christ because, (1) they were initially placed by the Spirit into the body, 1 Cor. 12:12, (2) they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Lord's Table Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

Why you should partake?

A. What Is The Correct Name For The Lord’s Table? 1. The Lord’s Table, (1 Cor. 10:21). 2. The Lord’s Supper, (1 Cor. 11:20). 3. Breaking bread, (Acts 2:42, 46; 20:7). 4. Ordinance, (1 Cor. 11:2). 5. Eucharist (a Roman Catholic term) from eucharisto, “to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Temple Tax Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2016

We must do what we are commanded to do even though we are not able to do it. God will do through us and begin only what only God can do.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE DILEMMA “On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, ‘Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?’ ‘Yes, he does,’ Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Flight Lessons Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The lesson that many point out here is that we learn by this experience that good timing, and all things working out to aid you in your plan, is no necessary proof that it is God's will. Even the most evil of schemes can work like a charm,

Many of you have no doubt heard several times of the boy who drew a picture in Sunday School of an airplane with four people in it. The Sunday School teacher asked him what part of the Bible he was illustrating, and he said it was a picture of the flight of Mary and Joseph with Jesus into Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Healing At The Pool Of Behesda Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Waiting for the moving of the waters.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Healing At Pool Of Bethesda Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing at Pool of Bethesda

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calms The Storm Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

What is Your Storm?

What Is Your Storm? 1. Why did Jesus not want to be king? a. They wanted a military king. b. Jesus wants to rule our hearts. c. Jesus is building a spiritual kingdom. 2. Why does the Lord send you into the storm? • His purpose is not to keep you from storms (trouble) but to grow you in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Names Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2018

The Many Names of Jesus

1. Jesus is His human name. “You . . . shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:37). It comes from the Hebrew, Joshua, “Jehovah is salvation.” 2. Christ is His cross name. The Greek title Christ comes from the Hebrew Messiah. It means anointed. “Messiah . . . who is called the Christ” (John 4:25). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvational Names Of Jesus Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Salvational Names of Jesus

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). A. INTRODUCTION 1. The salvational names of Jesus reveal our salvation more fully. 2. The Bible speaks of salvation in three tenses. The past, present and future. B. REDEEMER 1. The title “Redeemer” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Names Of Jesus Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Birth Names of Jesus

1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Service Names Of Jesus Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The Service Names of Jesus

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sonship Names Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The Sonship Names of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Father’s favorite name for Jesus is Son (Ps. 2:7). 2. Jesus always referred to the First Person in the Trinity as Father, except on the cross. 3. There are 19 Sonship names of Jesus: a. The Son of the Highest – Luke 16:22 b. The Carpenter’s Son – Matt. 13:55 c. The Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Godhead Names Of Jesus Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Godhead Names of Jesus

“Thou are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16) ? Some names describe Jesus’ character. ? Some names describe Jesus’ attributes. ? The Godhead names describe His relationship to the Trinity/Deity. A. THE WORD ? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist