Sermons on Sunday School International Church School Lesson For Christians Teaching Lesson 1 June 1 2025:

Sarah Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Sarah

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITHFUL TO HER FAMILY 1. Her original name Sarai meant princely, Sarah meant princess. 2. Was childless until 90 years of age. “Shall Sarah that is ninety years old” (Gen. 17:17). 3. Only woman whose age was mentioned. “Sarah was a hundred and twenty seven” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons For Dad, By Mom

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

Wise Solomon has some insight into what Moms want to see in a Dad and Husband.

“Lessons For Dad, By Mom” Proverbs 15:13-23 INTRODUCTION: It’s Father’s Day! Sometimes it’s hard to figure out women! “Amen”, guys? Just when we think we’ve got them figured out, they surprise us with something new. A man comes home and his wife is in tears. “What’s the matter, honey?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 47: Preach With Humor Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2018

Preach with joyous, godly humor

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to teach how to preach a humorous sermon. Lesson Intro The top pay for professional comedians is probably in the multiple millions. That's far more than we pay the average preacher laboring in the word of God. Why? Why is it that the hollow, immoral message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Lazarus Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Week 3: GLORY: A Lesson from Lazarus 1. Introduction: a. A young couple was going to be married. Sadly, before they were married they died in an accident. When they arrived in heaven St. Peter was there to greet them. The couple lamented to him the fact they had died before they could be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Haggai

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 28, 2011

From the Prophet Haggai and the Nation of Judah we learn some solemn lessons for time and eternity.

TEXT: HAGGAI TITLE: LESSONS FROM HAGGAI #1. UNFAITHFULNESS TO THE LORD HAS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES: [1:2; 2:2] A. Rebuild [1:2] B. Residue [2:2] These two words show us the severe consequences Judah had suffered for their unfaithfulness to the Lord. The Babylonians had destroyed their Temple and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of A Person Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

God asks that we use our will to choose Him.

A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. 35:18). 2. Our inner person, “God created man in His own image” (Gen. 1:27). “The Lord God . . . breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 22:27, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 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, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns And Rewards Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

"For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body."

A. INTRODUCTION: 7 FUTURE WORDS ? Rapture – Jesus comes. ? Crowns – Jesus rewards. ? Tribulation – Evil has its day. ? Glorious appearing – Jesus wraps all things. ? Millennium/1,000 years – God restores the earth. ? Judgment/hell – God punishes. ? Heaven – God’s reward. B. REWARDS 1. Who, all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 10:17, 1 Corinthians 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Forgiveness

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

What we know about Noah.

A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is spiritual rest?

1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.

A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

What We Know About Noah

A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist