Sermons on Pentecost 4:

Peter Denies Jesus Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Why Peter fell.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. 31). 2. Peter impulsively compares self to others. “Though all men shall be offended . . . yet will I never” (v. 33). 3. Peter impulsively boasted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Hunger For God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Victory over feelings and emotions.

“ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7, NKJV). A. CLEAR ANY BLOCKS TO SPIRITUAL WALKING WITH GOD 1. Worries: “Do not worry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Gilgal: Rolling Stones (1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Gilgal is where God rolls away the past — shame, compromise, clutter — so His people can walk forward free in Christ.

Joshua 5:9 – “Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.” --- Introduction – No Satisfaction to Gilgal Back in 1965, a band called The Rolling Stones released a song that went straight to number one. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bethel: My God (2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Borrowed religion won’t do; we must know Him individually and personally.

Intro Statement “At Bethel — the House of God — borrowed religion won’t do. You must know Him as your God.” -- Introduction – From Gilgal to Bethel Last time we stood at Gilgal, the place of rolling stones, where God rolled away the reproach of Egypt, where Elisha burned his plow, and where we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

(1 Of 4) The Gospel Is Good News Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The gospel of Jesus Christ is history’s central story—faith in the past, hope for the future, and love today.

Not on Fox. Not on the peacock channel. Not on C-SPAN or ESPN. Not a stock market report. Not a weather forecast. Not stale news. Not fake news. Not bad news. Good news. The gospel is not a broadcast that fades after the commercial break. It’s not spin for ratings or another voice in the noise. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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

The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2025

When challenged, John the Baptist does not fall into the trap of responding from “ego”, rather, he simply testifies to what is true and lets it speak for itself! This is our calling today, and what we must model also.

John, Part 13 ASSISTANCE? Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 4 John 3:22-36 - Continuing mini-series: “The Truth about Salvation” -- Couple of things for focus: false righteousness and godly wisdom at the center of the message -- Need us to understand the difference; leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Philippians 2:6-8, John 1:14, John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temple Details (2 Chronicles 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2025

Do temple details help us be more detailed in praising God?

Is the sacrifice of praise a way to build positive mental health? Do we thank God in detail? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 4. What did the brass altar and the large basin look like? How is water still used symbolically in the Church? Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length ...read more

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

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2025

4 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-IV— Luke 1:67b-80(:57-80) Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly “Execution”—June 18, 2009 Exerpted from: OneNewsNow.com, Reuters, ABC News. In 2009, then U.S. President Barak Obama(2008-2016) stopped during an interview, to swat & kill a fly that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-69, Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

4. The Paralyzed Man Through The Roof Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

Someone brought you here today. You came desperate or curious. This ancient story speaks directly to your life right now. It reveals who Jesus is and what He offers you.

THE PARALYZED MAN THROUGH THE ROOF INTRODUCTION You stand here today because someone brought you. A friend invited you. A family member insisted. You came out of desperation or curiosity. The story you are about to hear happened two thousand years ago in Capernaum. It speaks directly to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Mark 2:5, Mark 2:7, Mark 2:9, Mark 2:10-11, Mark 2:12, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conquering Your Dream Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

God usually shows you a dream long before you get it.

A. REHEARSE THE PAST: JOSHUA 14:6-15 1. Dreams keep us alive. Caleb reminded Joshua. “As it was in my heart” (14:7). 2. God usually shows you a dream long before you get it. “Moses swore on that day . . . surely the land on which your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance” (14:9). 3. Your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

New Expressions Of The Church Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

All believers in the church are intimately identified/indwelt with Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION: ORIGINAL EXPRESSION 1. Gathered. “Where two or three gather . . . I am there” (Matt. 18:20). 2. House to house (Acts 2:46; 5:42). 3. Divided and grew. “The church . . . grew in numbers” (Acts 9:71). 4. Other places. “River bank” (16:13), “Synagogues” (17:2, 10), “public ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 14, 2025

The response of Jesus to the religious when questioned is to call humanity, including us, to repent, to stop sinning, to worship & honor only Him as the Son of God. If we will not, then we will face his righteous judgment because all authority has been given to Him!

John, Part 19 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 4 John 5:16-30 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – thankful you are here today; dismiss children - Continue our series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 4 of 6 today) -- Purpose: Help us unpack teachings, miracles, & some incredible ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Romans 8:32, Philippians 2:6, 1 John 2:23, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational