Sermons on Sunday School Lesson:

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Worship The Baby Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

Angels were created in the beginning and are holy beings who worship God,

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14, NKJV A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. Angel is aggelo means messenger. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 1:4-8, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.

“And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18, Malachi 4:5-6, Romans 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Widow's Extremity Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.

A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revival 4 Plus 3 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Four things we must do to keep/regain God’s presence. Three things God will do for you.

A. REVIVAL WHEN THE FIRE FELL 1. Solomon new king. “I have become king in my father (David) place” (2 Chronicles 6:10, NLT). 2. Right place. “Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire community of Israel, and he lifted his hands in prayer” (2 Chronicles 16:12). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1, 2 Chronicles 7:3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Faith: Lessons From The Epistle Of Jude Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith.

"Contending for the Faith: Lessons from the Epistle of Jude" Today, we delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible as we explore the teachings of Jude. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Jude 1:4, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

"Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-5, Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023

In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

Something happens to a man when he surrenders to God.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For Ministry - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world—or in the church? You feel powerless to do anything of significance, and the unbelief and disobedience to God is so exasperating. This passage shows us what Jesus did in that situation, and it may surprise you.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Caleb - 85 Years Young Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Learn when you are young so you will still know how to serve God when you get old.

“The Lord has kept me alive and well as he promised for all these forty-five years … Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. So give me the hill country that the Lord promised me … I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-12, Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

“So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 51 - A Cry For Mercy Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

Share with others what God has done for you, "then you can teach sinners My way, and they will come to Me” (v. 13).

“I will have mercy on you because of My unfailing love. I will have compassionate on you, and blot out the stain on your sin. I will wash you clean from your guilt, and I will purify your soul. Because you recognize your rebellion against Me, your sin haunts you day and night. Your sin was against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Humiliation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024

The great unanswerable question in the New Testament?

1. Why should these Hebrews not tamper with the truths which had been confirmed by the resurrection of Christ? Christ is their heir – lose Christ (v. 1, cf. 1:2). 2. When one has had the opportunity to witness unanswerable confirmations of truth, what must he do? “…take heed to yourself, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist