Sermons on Program:

My Cup Runs Over Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment.

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

Denomination: Baptist

Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Persecution scatters the Gospel.

A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

From rags to riches to rags in three generations.

A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A disciple-making grandparent.

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – Faithful men – Passed lessons on Fourth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

M3 – Make Disciples 1 Matthew 28:19-20 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The church exists and why God doesn’t beam us up upon salvation but leaves us here on earth.

Read Matthew 28:19-20 – Do you know what this is? This is one of the final statements Jesus made to His followers before His ascension back to the Father. We call this statement the Great Commission? But really what it is our calling card – our purpose statement – our elevator pitch! Last week – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Good Enough

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 12, 2018

We are all sinners! Our salvation is a gift and cannot be earned or deserved. Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 14, 2018 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Are You Good Enough? Right from the get go, let me answer that title question. The answer is a resounding NO! Will we ever be good enough? No! The most basic truth that we must accept about ourselves is that we are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Never Too Old Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

You are never too old to have a dream.

A. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO CLIMB YOUR MOUNTAIN 1. You are never too old to have a dream. “Here I am this day, eighty-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). 2. Caleb’s passionate dream was a mountain. “Give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day” (Joshua 14:12). 3. What is your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Activity Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:22, Luke 5:11, John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus Show You How To Face Temptation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Your best defense against temptation is quoting the written Word of God. Therefore, learn the Bible, memorized the Bible, and use the Bible.

“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil … fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards … hungry. The tempter said ‘if you are the Son of God … stones become bread. Jesus … ‘It is written man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word … mouth of God.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist