Sermons on Town:

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2). 2. Non-growth is rejected by God. “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead you have dropped back to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 24, 2007

The most basic fact of being a Christian: knowing you are saved.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. B-Rations stand for basic rations or Bible rations. 2. The most basic fact of being a Christian: knowing you are saved. 3. Why do people doubt their salvation? • Sin in their life. • Ignorance. • Disobedience to positive command. • False teaching. • Not saved. 4. If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Bible Is Basic Food

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 24, 2007

A solider must have self discipline. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Tim. 2:3).

A. DAILY BIBLE DISCIPLINE 1. B. Rations stands for basic and Bible. While B Rations might not have been enjoyable, it was nutrition and kept a solider healthy. 2. A solider must have self discipline. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Tim. 2:3). 3. We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Prayer Is Basic Relationship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2007

The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God. The most used Greek word for prayer is proseuchomai; pros = towards and euchomai = face. No prayer - strained relationship Little prayer - weak relationship Much prayer - strong relationship 2. How’s the best way to begin? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scriptures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

The Bible is God’s book, it brings me to God.

Lesson 1: How God Leads Through Scripture A. WHAT DOESN’T WORK 1. Sitting on a rock by a lake waiting for God to speak. Christianity is a relationship and you learn from God in similar ways that you learn from others. 2. Name it, claim it, saying what you want God to do, so it will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

When prayer is wrong.

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life.

Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

12 ways to look at circumstances.

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading Of The Spirit Works

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

10 things God uses to lead us.

Lesson 5: How Inner Leading of the Spirit Works A. INTRODUCTION 1. OTHER NAMES: a. Inner voice. b. The Lord told me. c. The Lord led me. d. God spoke to me. e. Internal leading. f. Forbidden of the spirit (Acts 16:6-7). g. Inner light (Quaker). 2. BIBLICAL BASIS: “Led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Overcome Your Blind Spots

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2009

How blind spots in our lives affect our walk with God and our family,and how to correct those blind spots and learn from them.

A. DEFINITION: “BLIND SPOTS” 1. Physical. The small area on the retina that is insensitive to light. 2. Communication. Any area where a signal cannot reach, i.e., radio, cell phone (also dead zone). 3. Car. An area behind the driver’s field of vision. 4. Moral. When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

How our Spiritual Blessings are to glorify God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

The Prayer of Paul

A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual foundation. 2. You must become before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: What About Imprecatory Psalms?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2011

How to pray for and fight against enemies.

A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few. . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: Facing And Overcoming Major Problems

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2011

Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories.

A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist