Sermons on Speck And Log:

Lesson 1: Getting Ready

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2010

A outline and description for properly following the Daniel Fast.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm, like training in sports to gain (a) strength, (b) skill, and (3) victory. 2. Like prayer, a fast is relationship with God. 3. Old Testament requirement. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 12, 2010

The virtuous woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT I TELL YOUNG PREACHER BOYS TO LOOK FOR IN A WIFE 1. Godly: you need someone to pray you out of trouble and to pray for your ministry. 2. Work talent: you may need someone to help pay the bills. 3. Good looking: this means he really loves her, for if he loves her, she’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Exodus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2009

How God uses instruments and methods for His glory.

A. THE ROD OF GOD USED BY MOSES 1. Symbol. An outer instrument with an inner spiritual meaning. “A rod . . . it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it” (Ex. 4:2-3). 2. A test to do God’s Word. “Stretch out your hand with your rod over the streams . . . frogs” (Ex. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: What Acts Says About Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

This series is an examination of what the book of Acts has to say about prayer.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: What Acts says about prayer September 2, 2007 1. Seeking prayer for power. “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). “You shall be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A City On Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 29, 2016

This is part 2 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah's prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building a City on Prayer - Part 2 Hi Friends, in our last post we shared 4 prayer pointers from the life of Nehemiah (Please see link to part 1 on my Profile Page). They were, He prayed fervently He focused on the greatness of the One he was praying to He prayed for favor He prayed the promises ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Applying The Great Commission

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016

The last command given by Jesus Christ. Still the marching orders for the Church.

A. The Great Commission 1. It’s the last command given by Jesus Christ. 2. It is given to all believers. 3. It hasn’t been completed or finished. 4. It is still the marching orders of the church. B. The First Giving – John 20:19-23 When: On Sunday evening of Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Into Heaven Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Description of the New Heaven

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What can I expect in heaven? “Heaven will not be unlike our life here on earth” ~Harry Ironside. 2. Human ideas about heaven. Sit on clouds, float in the air, continually on our face worshiping God. A state of the mind, no physical reality. 3. Are these pictures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Learning Christ's Many Names

A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Can Prayer Override Scientific Law?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Answering the Critics

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Impressions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 7, 2014

The mother of James and John made a special request of Jesus based on her impression of him. She in turn made an impression on him.

1. Mothers Job Interview -- http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/129697-24-people-interviewed-impossible-job-paying-nothing-found-everyday/ 2. Mothers make lasting impressions on their children. 3. Matthew 20.20-28 I. A Mother's Impression OF Jesus A. Qualities She saw in Him 1. He was Torah-Observant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Blood Moons

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

Four blood moons are a tetrad of four consecutive total lunar eclipses that will occur over 18 months in 2014-15. None in 300 previous years

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church The Four Blood Moons A. INTRODUCTION 1. Four blood moons are a tetrad of four consecutive total lunar eclipses that will occur over 18 months in 2014-15 (no partial eclipse between). 2. The first blood moon ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

You're not the only one with unanswered prayer

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 5: Why Doesn’t God Do What I Ask? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

You're not the only one with unanswered prayer

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 5: Why Doesn’t God Do What I Ask? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God will do the supernatural, which only God can do. God expects us to do what is given us to do.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him? A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist