Sermons on Town:

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

The foundation of Spiritual Ministry.

A. THE FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL MINISTRY “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18). 1. The verb is imperative; you are commanded to be filled. 2. The verb is linear. “Be filled continually” or “be filled repeatedly.” 3. There is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors: Lesson 1: Conquering Obstacles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Joshua Conquered Jericho

A. WHAT ABOUT OBSTACLES? (JOHN 5:13- 6:26) 1. Everyone faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Money, job, family issues, people, health, physical limitations, past failures, lack of courage and faith. 2. The biggest obstacles are usually within not without. a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sent: The Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

How we as a church are to witness and lead someone to Christ.

A. OLD WORDS AND NEW WORDS • SAVED = Conversion, to lead someone to Christ, i.e., soul winning • WITNESS = share what Christ has done for me, i.e., testimony • CHURCH GROWTH = the results of evangelism Internal Growth = spiritual External Growth = members Transfer Growth = join church Biological ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

The Church is a body that holds Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Today's New Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sent:the Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009

Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: A New Way To Conquer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2009

How to have victory over spiritual battles.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God may not give you victory over your next problem the way He did over your last problem. a. Jericho – walk, blow trumpets and shout. b. Ai – military strategy. c. Gibeon – miraculous hail and the sun stood still. “The Lord cast down ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2009

The two sides to salvation, that of our action and the action of Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Walking in two worlds. In the Upper Room discourse, Jesus promised, “Ye in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). 2. “I in you.” Happens when we ask Christ to come into our life. “But as many as received (Christ) Him . . . become the children of God” (John 1:12). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors: Lesson 4 Conquering Your Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 5, 2009

How obstacles and trials can help lead us to our dream.

A. REHEARSE THE PAST: JOSHUA 14:6-15 1. Dreams keep us alive. Caleb reminded Joshua. “As it was in my heart” (14:7). 2. God usually shows you a dream long before you get it. “Moses swore on that day . . . surely the land on which your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Series: More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2009

How one sin can lead to total defeat.

If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart: Dear Lord, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died for my sins on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Series: More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2009

How to remain dedicated and fight the good fight to remain conquerors.

If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart: A. ONE OF THE GREATEST CHOICE SPEECHES EVER 1. Because the conquerors had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-23

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