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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

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

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

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

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

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

Elohim, The Strong Creator Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The more you learn about the many names of God, the more you will know Him and His ways.

A. THE THREE MAJOR NAMES OF GOD 1. Elohim – Creator God, Strong One. 2. Jehovah – LORD, Covenant Keeper. 3. Adonai – Lord, Master. B. INTRODUCTION TO ELOHIM/GOD 1. The name of God (Elohim) is the most common designation. a. It comes from El, meaning “strong one,” and alah, which means “to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Adonai, My Headship Names Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The name Adonai expresses a personal relationship between master and slave.

A. THE THIRD NAME OF GOD 1. Three primary or major names of God: God (Elohim); LORD (Jehovah); Lord/Master (Adonai). 2. Adonai means Master/Lord (small letters). 3. The name Lord (Adonai) occurs 340 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It is the name the rabbis used as a substitute for Jehovah, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-8, Matthew 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 25 - Supernatural Protectors Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 21, 2020

We may not always notice, but a supernatural world that influences us for good or ill. How do we remain alert to its influence and power? How do we engage the supernatural and protect ourselves from its potential evils? Let's follow a man's story in Mark 9 to see.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4261040 Being A Supernatural Protector Intro: • Father’s Day, but the topic is the supernatural. • Kind of a difficult transition. • But oddly appropriate. • Spirit world is real, active and we’re in a war ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-23, Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 27 - Really Good News Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 7, 2020

We could all use some good news in these difficult times. What's the best news you could hear right now? Let's find out.

If you'd like to hear the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4459412 Intro: • SGN - John Krasinski (The Office, Jack Ryan) o Why no news show dedicated to good news? o Invited Twitter followers to share good news stories with him. Started YT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Romans 6:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 31 - All You Need Is Love Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020

Maybe the Beatles were right. In a world that shifts constantly, what principle do we rely on to guide us? A classic question with a timeless response. Love God and love one another.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4831982 • Our world is full of contradictory direction giving. Particularly now. o Mask, no mask? o Go out in public, stay home? o Kids go to school or not? o The problem with this situation is that deciding which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Deuteronomy 10:12, John 14:15, Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Last Words For The End Of The Year (New Years Eve)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 31, 2023

These last words of scripture for the end of the year resonated in my spirit this morning. Take a moment and see for yourself.

I have been listening to the Daily Audio Bible (DAB, DAB-Chronoligical and DAB-Kids) since 2014, and hear the completeness of GOD's WORD, the Bible, every day of the year. I love using the DAB as a tool to listen to the Bible on a daily basis, because FAITH increases when you get GOD's ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Revelation 22:7-21, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational