Sermons on Personal Presence:

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The First Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Well-Rounded Church At Antioch Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Ingredients of Well-Rounded Antioch Church

A. INTRODUCTION: 1. The church in Jerusalem was mostly Jewish (Acts 2:5-11). 2. Jesus commanded they preach to all people in every nation (culture) and make disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:18-19). 3. Persecution forced them to carry out the Great Commission. “At that time a great persecution ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

How did Jesus want the church focused on His purpose?

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Inevitable

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Fullness Of God's Joy (Know God, Know Joy)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jul 21, 2018

Do we wanted to know the secret on living with God's fullness of Joy? Then we need to identify what kinds of Joy God wants us to understand and evaluate our current joy towards God's standard of joy.

Living the Fullness of God’s Joy Text: Psalm 16:11 Intro: This Sunday is our 1st week that we are now having our monthly theme this July entitled “Know God, Know Joy”. As I was meditating our text this month found in Psalm 16:11, I can’t help but to ask God, what kind of joy does God wants us to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Possess Peace

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021

Trust, rest, and depend on the power of God for peace.

I. Trust in the Presence of God 1. It makes a great difference in our lives as to who is in our presence. Depending on what stage of life we are in determines what people we need. a. As a young child we need our parents. Our mother, she is the one who can make all things right when we're ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

"coming Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half.

“Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

"coming Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

This is perhaps one of the most powerful stories in Scripture to me because the two people who Jesus interacts with come from two completely different backgrounds -one from a nice, comfortable home and one from a home that was filled with pain.

“Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

"coming Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

When I think of home several things come to mind... • I think of a house in Arkansas that I grew up in-my mother lived there for over 50 years. I shared a very small bedroom with my 3 brothers. • But Home is more than a structure—

“Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glow In The City

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see?

God’s Glow In the City? Thesis: Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see? Texts: Rev. 21:23,24 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the lamb is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-24, Revelation 22:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand and embrace the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, which calls believers to make disciples of all nations, with the assurance that God is always with us in this ongoing journey.

Good morning, family! We're about to embark on an exciting journey through one of the most impactful passages of scripture in the Bible. It's found in Matthew 28:16-20, known as 'The Great Commission.' It's a call to action for all believers and a promise we can cling to in our walk with Christ. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Charge

Faithful Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message expands on the subject of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Faithful God-fearing Followers REVIEW I. REBUILDING SECURE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005

You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist