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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

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Means What?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you?

In Philippians 1:21, Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Have you ever thought about that statement? What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you? Now if we look at the whole verse we can see that Paul is talking about staying here and completely God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017

Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lois Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families for a Synagogue. b. Not any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

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

My Cup Runs Over Lesson 10

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Relationship is key to understanding Psalm 23

A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John 10:11). c. Transforms. “He restoreth my soul” (Ps. 23:3). d. Care. “Calleth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

2 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Dealing with False Teachers and False Religion

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 2 John June 10, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012

God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk

Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Apr 21, 2016

Without Faith it is impossible to please God

“Faith Walk” “Get Out of the Boat” Mathew 14:22-29 & 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by Faith and not by Sight Song: I don’t feel no ways tired Faith- belief and confidence in what you cannot see. When we were born we are born with five senses. Which is the ability ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Fast: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Jesus tells us to fast.

A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Who Was Jacob?

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Jacob: From Deceiver to Saint Lesson 1: Encountering God A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist