Sermons on Savior:

Lesson 4: Angels Protect Baby Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

“He who dwells in the secret place of prayer of the Most High, will abide in the protective shadow of the Almighty” (Ps. 91:1).

1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Will You Spend Eternity?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

Making a decision on serving the Lord or Satan.

Where Will You Spend Eternity? Luke 23:39-43 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 6: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2006

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6).

A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). 1. The article “the” points out the only one. 2. The clause “no one” excludes any other possibility. 3. The “I Am” identifies Jesus as deity. 4. The way – how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2006

"The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of

“The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!’ Then Jesus, when He had found a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Healing (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Actual Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 8, 2006

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN?

A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (II Tim. 3:1-4). 3. Signs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Was. Part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 6, 2004

Poetry of the Gospel by Ars.

I Was. A look at things a man sees. Poetry of the Gospel by ARS. (1) “I was a Babe, knowing neither of hate nor of strife. I was a child, wanting ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 6: Evangelism: You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“Jesus calls us not only to come to Him, but to go for Him.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Review: Six words 1. Purpose: God has a plan for us. 2. Worship: bring pleasure to God. 3. Fellowship: living with others. 4. Discipleship: becoming like Jesus. 5. Ministry: serving others. 6. Evangelism: sharing the good news. MEMORY VERSE “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has provided us new tools for our new life; and these are essential to our Christian walk.

In life, there are certain physical things that we need to survive. These things include but are not limited to food, water, clothing and shelter. There things we need, however, to help us survive emotionally as well. Some of these things include but are not limited to love, security, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Every Woman Can Be A Ruth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008

Every woman can choose to follow the same path as Ruth.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer L. Towns Every Woman Can Be A Ruth May 11, 2008 A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimeleck were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

You Know You Have Backslidden When . . .

A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: What Must Backsliders Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

How A Person Approaches Backsliding

A. HOW A PERSON APPROACHES BACKSLIDING 1. You usually backslide after being faced with God’s Word and God’s will. “Harken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord . . . go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all” (I Sam. 15:1-3). 2. Most backsliders try to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist