Sermons on Town Of Cana:

Fulfilling The Great Commission In This Country

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Could it be that we are in the fourth Great Awakening in America?

PRIMARY TEXT: MATTHEW 28:16-20 Supplementary Texts: Mark 16:14-15; Luke 24:45-49; John 20:19-22; Acts 1:8-9 We do a disservice to the Great Commission when we refer to it in the singular. On at least five occasions in five locations, Jesus gave His disciples the mandate to evangelize the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting And Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

By fasting and praying for revival and evangelism, God will pour Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First mention. The Day of Atonement, i.e., Yom Kippur Fast. "On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without eating to show sorrow for your sins" (Lev. 16:29 CEV). 2. Full mention. "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. The Just War Doctrine . . . President Bush (US News and World Report). 1. Launch a war for a just cause. 2. Competent authority. 3. Comparative justice. 4. Right intention. 5. Last report. 6. Probability of success. 7. Proportional projected results. 8. Right spirit. B. I learned there is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 1-Tithe Your Talent

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

"All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the Lord expect from each one of us? The tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 2-Tithe Your Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

"All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the Lord expect of us? The tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 3-Tithe Your Treasure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

"All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does God expect of you? Tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fear At Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2003

Fear: What it is and how you can overcome it.

A. FEAR AT CHRISTMAS “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewed Vision (Lesson 5)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Go everywhere. Where had Jesus told them to go? “Go ye into all the world” (Mark 16:15). 2. Evangelize. “What had Jesus told them to do? “Preach the gospel to every person” (Mark 16:15). 3. Followers in every nation. What results did Jesus expect? “Make disciples in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Reconciliation (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. EXPECT OFFENSES 1. Aggressively ministering. What were the Christians doing? “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:42). 2. Oblivious to problems. Some Christians can be so busy – and diligent – serving Christ that they are unaware ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewal (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

1. The cause of their prayers: Acts 4:23-24 Restored: God had answered to release them from prison (Acts 4:23). Reported: They shared with all what the enemy did to them. Raised their voices: They prayed together. There is value in the volume of prayer. -J. Arnold 2. The character of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-30, Acts 4:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

“Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Honoring your mother on Mother’s Day.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee" (Ex. 20:12). 1.Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2.Love is reflected in giving. Why is there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist