Sermons on Town:

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Friends & Relatives To Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 29, 2007

Most people are brought to Christ through the example and testimony of someone they love.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Bringing Friends & Relatives to Jesus Dr. Elmer Towns October 28, 2007 A. JOHN 1:37-45 “The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’ They said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Invitation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 12, 2007

The presentation of the gospel invitation is crucial to our faith as Christians.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer Towns November 11, 2007 The Gospel Invitation A. INTRODUCTION 1. The beginning: an invitation to Noah. “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

An examination of the different Christmas related names of Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Seeing Jesus’ Christmas Names Dr. Elmer Towns December 2, 2007 A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Studying The "I Ams" In John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

The inclusion of "I Ams" in John point to and emphasize the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Studying the “I Ams” In John Dr. Elmer Towns December 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCITON 1. The “I Ams” appear only in John who emphasized Jesus’ deity. 2. They appear in Jesus’ last 12 months to focus on His deity. 3. There are 7, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Christmas Wise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

On the dawn of a new year, we must be ready for new changes but keep our faith in a God who is always the same.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Preparing for Change Dr. Elmer L. Towns December 30, 2007 “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life 1: Conversion

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

How long will it take Jesus to completely capture you?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1: Conversion January 13, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, become a Christian, __________. 2. Three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life 2: Peter Walks On Water

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2008

Jesus leads us to face storms to strengthen our faith.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2: Peter Walks on Water January 20, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008

This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2008

Sometimes the most effective way to learn is from the mistakes of others.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus February 10, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION:MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-75

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Stewardship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Because God called us, we have an opportunity. “A man . . . called his own servants” (v. 4). “Faithful is He who calls you” (I Thess. 5:24).

“For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Learning From Opening The Book

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 19, 2007

“ Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Learning From Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2007

"And He has on [His] robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS"

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 19:11-16 1. Six seals revealed judgment (6:1-17) then the seventh seal, “There was silence in Heaven” (8:1). This is Christ’s return. 2. Six trumpets announce judgment (8:2-9:2). “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist