Sermons on Naamans Lessons:

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tested With His Priority: Lesson 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

We are tested by the value we put to our priorities

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

God tests us by our belief in salvation

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Your choices make a difference

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Over Possessions: Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #22 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of a study in the Book of Romans

I Am what I Am, by the Grace of God Book of Romans Lesson # 22 Romans 9:19 - 9:26 We have had several weeks of interruption in our study of the Book of Romans so let me give you a very quick synopsis of where we are and what the Apostle Paul is teaching in the middle of chapter 9. What we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #23 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of a study in the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #23 Romans 9:27- 9:33 By Rev. James May Someone said recently that what our world needs is another Isaiah, or a Jeremiah, or an Elijah; a man that is called of God to speak into the face of the leaders of America and the world, and proclaim the gospel in an effort to turn ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #24 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of the Study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #24 Romans 10:1 – 10:11 For the last several chapters we have read the letter of Apostle Paul as he dealt with his own countrymen, the Jews, concerning the relationship between Law and Grace, or salvation through faith and not by obedience to the Law of Moses. If one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #25 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of a study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #25 Romans 10:12 – 10:21 We were talking about the simplicity of the gospel when we ended our last lesson. The gospel is a simple message containing the full plan of salvation for the soul of man and that plan has been predetermined by an all-knowing and all-wise God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #26 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of the study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #26 Romans 11:1 - 11:14 By Rev. James May Israel had rejected God so many times. They had been an unfaithful people, always running off in search of another love besides that which God offered to them. Israel was God’s chosen nation and his spiritual wife of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #27 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of the study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #27 Romans 11:15 - 11:28 By Rev. James May For a very long time; some say between 70 and 90 years, the Prophet Hosea preached in Israel. He continually warned Israel of God’s patience wearing thin and that judgment against the nation was imminent. Hosea’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #28 Series

Contributed by James May on May 9, 2015

Continuation of the study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #28 Romans 11:29 – 11:36 By Rev. James May Last week we learned that God has not given up on saving Israel. His promises are true, his covenants never fail and there will come a day when Israel will repent, recognize that Jesus is their Messiah and many will turn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 29 Series

Contributed by James May on May 14, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #29 Romans 11:29 – 11:36 By Rev. James May Last week we learned that God has not given up on saving Israel. His promises are true, his covenants never fail and there will come a day when Israel will repent, recognize that Jesus is their Messiah and many will turn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible