Sermons on Thirteenth Lesson:

I Shall Not Want Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Is the Lord your personal Shepherd?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith has many sizes.

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-23, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Six Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith that Pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). a. The question … “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025

Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Learned From The Parables Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church (Elmer Towns). 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Time Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Wisely managing our times, talent and treasure to the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have promised us 70 years, and if we live longer, it will be with weakness and hardships, then we are cut off and we fly away . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Six Kinds Of Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith that pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). a. The question. “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Different Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith according to our spiritual giftedness.

A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. “From faith to faith” (Rom. 1:17). a. Intensity, you get more faith. b. Variety, you get different kinds of faith. 2. When faith is not enough. “Oh you of little faith” (Matt. 14:31). 3. When faith is unable. “Weak in faith” (Rom. 14:1). 4. Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Using Time Wisely Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME "Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12, NASB). 1. Definition: “Time is the interval between events.” 2. What does redeem mean? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

The Scriptures are still the place to find the way to Jesus.

1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Pain Comes Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Pain is one of God’s ministries.

1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, 1 Samuel 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

God is not the author of pain or suffering.

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Middle (Lessons From Gad) Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Jul 22, 2025

I want to talk to those that feel stuck. You feel like you are treading water and getting no where. You are serving the Lord but right now you are in a place of discouragement, you feel trapped in the middle of the promises that God has given you,

Genesis 30:9 When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife. (10) And Zilpah Leah s maid bare Jacob a son. (11) And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad. I. There are some lessons we can learn from Gad. The 12 sons of Jacob, in order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:9-11

The Night Jesus Was Born Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

God can speak to you when you faithfully do your job.

A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:89, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9, Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Cultural Earthquake Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

The coming cultural earthquake will shake human life as we know it.

Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, but I will also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15-18

Denomination: Baptist