Sermons on Town Of Cana:

Begin Worship With Praise Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

You please God when you worship Him.

“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.

A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, John 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Know your giftedness.

A. INTRODUCTION This series is not about ordaining women or women pastors, but about ministry that is given to everyone; that includes women. Most evangelicals recognize the nine serving gifts that are given to believers. This series will feature nine women who best characterize these nine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Man Born Blind Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Healing of a blind man.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

After your life falls apart, you can be changed by an encounter with Christ.

A. WHY DID SHE TOUCH JESUS: MARK 5:24-35? 1. She did not want Jesus to touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. “Whoever touches her shall be unclean” (Leviticus 15:19). 2. She wanted contact. She did not want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. “… anything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43, Mark 5:28, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman With Adultery Addiction Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Those who compromise with sin put themselves in a compromising situation.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE WOMAN 1. “Early the next morning” (John 8:2): a. Day after Sabbath. b. Before sun rise. c. Jesus is the light (v. 12). 2. Pharisees (v. 3). a. If obedient – stone her. b. Setting a trap. If said, stone her – not a friend of sinners If said, release her – violated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Problems In Your Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

You make good decisions on good information. You make bad decisions on bad information.

A. ATTITUDES TOWARDS PROBLEMS “As you have received Christ Jesus as your Lord, continue to faith-walk in Him.” Colossians 2:6, ELT 1. The “Towns Frustration” with problems. Why Me? Why Now? Why This? 2. Wrong attitudes about problems: a. You are unsaved. b. You are unspiritual. c. God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Good And Bad Choices Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

What influence does sin have on choices?

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES “Don’t ask me to leave you and go back to my old ways. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, there I will be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). 1. They guess – because they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making Choices With God's Help Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

What is God's will for your life?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by realizing God has a plan/purpose for your life. “I have a plan for your life for good and not evil” (Jeremiah 29:11, ELT). 2. Then realize God has right choices for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Suffering And Pain Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Since there is divine purpose for pain, learn from it.

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, Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Baptist