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Basis For All Prayers - Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

The Lord's Prayer - Basis for All Prayers

A. INTRODUCTION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

How the New Testament uses the name Father.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Jesus: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

How is the Holy Spirit similar to Jesus?

A. INTRODUCTION What was Jesus’ favorite name of the Holy Spirit? The Helper. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV). Jesus used the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Your Mountain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

The worthy mountains are given by God

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Climbing Your Mountain A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO HAVE A MOUNTAIN 1. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Josh. 14:12). 2. What is your mountain? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: John On Patmos Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

John's experience on the Island of Patmos

INTRODUCTION 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “10 miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Martyrs Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Description of heaven's parade

A. A DESCRIPTION OF HEAVEN’S PARADE: REVELATION 7:1-17 1. What: A great multitude approaches (parade) God. “These are they which came” (7:14). 2. Question: One of the elders saw a great multitude in heaven and asks, “What are these who are arrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Return of Christ to earth

THE SCENE IN HEAVEN CHANGES Revelation 19:11-12:17 1. The bride of Christ now becomes soldiers of Christ. “Now I saw heaven opened . . . He judges and makes war” (19:11). “And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses” (19:14). ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 30 - Dirty Hands Leadership Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020

Leading like Jesus means we're going to get our hands dirty.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4722329 • stopping to help woman with tire. • Son Jay’s insight about dirty hands. "I guess that's what a Christian's hands are supposed to look like. • likely we’ve all done similar things without much deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-37, Mark 10:45

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

Following Jesus' Pattern In The Lord's Prayer Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Jesus is equal with the Father and Holy Spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties.

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus existed for eternity, but “became flesh” as a baby

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique And Transforming Message Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Why the Bible was Important to Jesus

I. IMPORTANCE: WHY WAS THE BIBLE IMPORTANT TO JESUS? 1. Jesus was the Eternal Word (John 1:1), who became a human man (John 1:14). 2. Did Jesus have to learn the Bible? 3. Jesus was completely human so He learned the entire Hebrew alphabet and Scriptures at His mother’s table. He memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Mark 4:20, Luke 4:16

Denomination: Baptist