Sermons on Town:

Lesson 6: The Coming Cultural Earthquake

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2006

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

Hebrews 12:15-18 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, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2006

"The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of

“The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!’ Then Jesus, when He had found a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 2: Praying With Big Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (I John 5:14-15).

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Church Membership

Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006

What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006

The Christian life is relationships: first with God and second with people.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. To get a burden to begin praying with a prayer partner who challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: The Mind Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2007

This is what you must know about the mind and its powers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 2: The Mind of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns September 30, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007

Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 5: God Uses People Who Make Mistakes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2008

God can use us in our mistakes and weakness just as He used Peter.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 5: God Uses People Who Make Mistakes February 17, 2008 INTRODUCTION – REVIEW 1. Indecisive: It took three calls to get Peter, What lesson did he learn? Commitment. 2. Unbelief: Peter sank in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist