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To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What does it mean to touch/encounter God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Exodus 33:18, Judges 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Expect a dawn of new experiences after encountering God.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:13, Genesis 32:30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

The tomb is empty

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Matthew 27:65-66, John 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

A personal relationship with my very own Shepherd.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (v. 1). 1. My relationship is personal, “my shepherd.” 2. My relationship is continuous now. Not “was” or “shall be.” 3. Not (Elohim) Creator God, i.e., my strength nor (Adonai) Master, to be obeyed. But He is the great “I Am,” the covenant keeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

God uses pressure and pruning to prepare us for His service.

“For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isa. 53: 2). 1. Just as the Father watched and protected the growth of Jesus so He watches over our development; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

When shall I not want?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Title "Lord" Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Why learn God's many names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 42 - Becoming Truly New Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

"Change" is often coerced and impermanent. How do we discover not just "change," but transformation?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6000676 Q: How can I change? Read: Ezekiel 37:1–11 NLT • We’re dried out. • But we can change. It isn’t easy, but it isn’t complicated. • Steps: o believe the promise of change. o receive the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, 1 John 5:17, 1 John 4:4, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Everything Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020

We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 12 - The Messiah Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2020

Who is the ultimate authority in your life?

You can listen to this sermon and the rest of the series on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com • Opening illustration: A slightly overzealous D.E.A. officer was driving through Texas when he stopped at a ranch and began talking with the old rancher. The agent told the rancher, “I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah, The Self-Existent God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The absolute moral attributes and comparative attributes of God.

CORRECTED LESSON WILL BE UPLOADED. A. THE MEANING OF THE NAME JEHOVAH LORD 1. The name LORD appears in the Bible after the name God. It appears after the Creation of man (Gen. 1:27, 31; 2:4). It occurs 6,823 times in the Old Testament and is associated with His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9, Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai, Who Supplies Your Needs Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

God is faithful to His nature. “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it” (1 Thess. 5:24).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God is denim, strong enough to solve our problems. 2. God is lace, tender in His care for us. B. THE MEANING OF ALMIGHTY GOD 1. The name Almighty used for God is a compound of El (Elohim-God) or Jehovah (LORD), plus an attribute. a. El is the strong God/Creator. b. Shaddai is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Peace and victory by the indwelling Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, this verse changed my life. I realized Christ lived in me. a. I knew I was saved by the Lord. b. I knew I was called into full-time service. c. I knew God answered prayer. d. I didn’t know the peace and victory I would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist