Sermons on Rose Crawford:

Christianity Is An Interactive Community Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

The earthly church is a community of believers. The community of Christians is entirely unique from all other religious gatherings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most people want to know God but want to do it outside the established church. Why do people have problems with the existing church? a. Scandals. b. Traditions. c. Dead music. d. Rules/legalism. e. Always asking for money. f. Ingrown/doesn’t reach out. 2. What do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

John 2:1-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why does God not heal everyone?

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. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

What is known about Jesus? He uses that which is available.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Born Blind Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why people get sick.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter the 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., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

This is one miracle in the count of 37 (8 in John).

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads Us Through Good Counsel Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

What does the Bible teach about counselors?

A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established” (Prov. 15:22). 1. More than one gives you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About The Bible Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The Bible is described as the greatest book in the world.

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD 1. It is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE 1. Revelation – refers to the act ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21, Hebrews 1:1, Hebrews 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Prophecy is God's birth announcement.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith is relationship.

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, Mark 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Seeking the Lord

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly” (2 Thessalonians 1:3). 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Building My Church. Matthew 16:18

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 28, 2025

Learning about who really owns and builds the Church we may attend.

Good Morning Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend At Midnight

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

The parable is called "The Friend at Midnight," found in Luke 11:5-8. Through it, Jesus highlights the importance of persistence in prayer.

I. JESUS' PRAYER LIFE INSPIRES A REQUEST A. JESUS WAS PRAYING IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION - Luke 11:1a 1. The Gospels give us insights into Jesus' prayer habits: a. He rose early to pray alone - Mark 1:35 b. He often went to the wilderness to pray - Luke 5:16 c. He prayed all night before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Christmas Without Jesus”

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Dec 5, 2025

When we are invited to a birthday party, it is natural that all attention focuses on the person whose birthday it is.

“Christmas Without Jesus” By Rev. Saumiman Saud (Luke 2:8–14; John 21:25) When we are invited to a birthday party, it is natural that all attention focuses on the person whose birthday it is. The celebrant is greeted, given gifts, hugged, spoken to, photographed—everything centers on that person. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At The Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

How did Jesus want the church focused on His purpose?

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist