Sermons on Podcasts:

Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2012

Planning for and Celebrating Victory

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually September 2, 2012 A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings In Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2021

New Beginnings. We crave new beginnings from time to time. New Year: “New Year/New Me” . Pandemic: Ready for a new start when over. Sin: when we’ve messed up in life. Sometimes a season of life can signal a new beginning.

New Beginnings in Discipleship Luke 3:15-22   Introduction New Beginnings. We crave new beginnings from time to time. New Year: “New Year/New Me”. Pandemic: Ready for a new start when over. Sin: when we’ve messed up in life. Sometimes a season of life can signal a new beginning. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Trapped Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 21, 2020

There's something out there trying to trap you into making it/them the Lord of your life. Anything or anyone who is not Christ is trying to trap you.

(To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2066766) Don't Get Trapped Intro: • Better mousetrap. Little bit of peanut butter, irresistible. o An easy meal, easy fulfillment. • What kind of traps do we fall into? o Mystical tools, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Can Do With Fear

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

Fear is a sign of conquest. The fearful lose and the confident win.

What God Can Do with Fear Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. There are certain themes that I have been catching myself repeating. Fear is one of those. I think it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Can Be Studied And Understood Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What Bible study will do

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT BIBLE STUDY WILL DO 1. Before examining what Bible study will do for you, ask, “Why people don’t study Scriptures.” a. Not know what it offers. “Have ye not read the law?” (Matt. 12:4). b. Blinded. “They couldn’t believe, as Isaiah said . . . God has blinded their eyes . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38, John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham - Intimacy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

God will hear your prayer when you encounter Him.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD TALKED TO ABRAHAM – GEN. 18:22-33 1. Every time God appeared to Abraham was a test of his faith. Because he successfully followed God, Abraham is called the father of faith. But also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33, John 15:16, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - Intercessor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Moses deals with Israel's sin

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT MOTIVATED MOSES? 1. Moses was in God’s presence receiving the Ten Commandments. “Joshua heard the noise . . . there is war in the camp” (Ex. 32:17, KJV). 2. Corruption by Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-8, Exodus 32:29, Exodus 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Elijah's encounter with God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah - When Your Dreams Fall Apart Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

God can/will encounter you when your dreams collapse.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16 year old Uzziah . . . their king . . . he ruled 52 years . . . he obeyed Me, the Lord . . . as long as Zechariah was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Saul/Paul - Persecuted Follower Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Paul was a successful failure

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Acts 9:15, Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Verses Are Hard To Understand Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

How to deal with difficult verses

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

You can show love without opening your mouth, but not your heart.

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal” (1 Cor. 13:1). 1. Love is a choice. The word though means “if.” I can choose to love God or others, or withhold my love. • You can control who/what you love. • You can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

If you knew you had only 30 days left to live, what would you change?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is imperative (not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1, Philippians 3:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Life is a mountain we all must climb.

A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB 1. God gives everyone a mountain to climb, but each mountain is different. a. Some steep. b. Some dangerous. c. Some beautiful. d. Some mountainous. 2. Your mountain climb is determined by: a. Your parents. b. Your neighborhood. c. Your schooling. d. Your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist