Sermons on Twelve Step Program:

Zombie Christianity

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009

A church that is spiritually dead can still hold services, sing hymns, offer prayers, deliver sermons, and do works of ministry – they can go through the motions of “doing church” but they will never be the church without being alive in God’s Holy Spirit!

INTRODUCTION Modern Day Scene: A paramedic arrives on an accident scene with what seems like a lifeless body; no pulse, no breath – CPR begins and instead of taking the body to the morgue, they go to the ER. Jesus has pronounced the church at Sardis as dead. Yet there is hope. A church that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Private Viewing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2011

Piety should not be on public display; this doesn't mean that Christianity should be practiced in private.

An old joke says, people would be equally shocked if they saw Christianity doubted or saw it practiced. Of course nowadays lots more people openly doubt Christianity than they used to, but I don’t think many more people openly practice Christianity than they used to. At least not in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing All Who Came Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time He calls.

A. INTRODUCTION Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time. He calls and not everyone responds completely to Jesus’ call. B. FIRST CALL TO PETER – SALVATION (JOHN 1:42) 1. “And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him He said, ‘You are Simon the son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Baptist

Paul A Spiritual Grandfather Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Paul, A disciple-making Grandparent

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching In The Power Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 23, 2017

There is much preaching done today in the power of the emotions, or in the power of the intellect. This is false preaching, and false religion.

Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit Study Text: I Corinthians 1:17 - 18 Introduction: - One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word. - As teachers, we spend hours studying, outlining, doing word studies, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter Writes Two Letters Lesson 50 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Peter's five places of ministry

A. TRACES OF PETER IN SCRIPTURE 1. He traveled with his wife. “Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do all the other apostles . . . and Cephas?” (1 Cor. 9:5). 2. He had a confrontation with Paul. “When Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face” (Gal. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answers For The Accuser

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 16, 2019

How to deal with accustions.

“Answers for the Accuser” Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Introduction: I’ve had this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus' Pattern In The Lord's Prayer Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Jesus is equal with the Father and Holy Spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties.

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 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus existed for eternity, but “became flesh” as a baby

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 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

El Shaddai, Who Supplies Your Needs Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

God is faithful to His nature. “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it” (1 Thess. 5:24).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God is denim, strong enough to solve our problems. 2. God is lace, tender in His care for us. B. THE MEANING OF ALMIGHTY GOD 1. The name Almighty used for God is a compound of El (Elohim-God) or Jehovah (LORD), plus an attribute. a. El is the strong God/Creator. b. Shaddai is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

“I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Church Going Forward

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 16, 2025

In this message I wanted to encourage our church about going and going for the Lord.

Our Church Matthew 16:13-18 Intro. The church was God’s idea, not man’s. He said HE would build it. - It is the Lord that builds the church Psa. 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: - A church built by programs and schemes will not last. - A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 14:23, Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 29:2, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

After Overcoming Temptation - Victorious Living Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Show gratitude for what God has done for you. Right living maintains a strong Christian testimony.

“But thank God! He … continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession.” 2 Corinthians 2:14, NLT “ But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT A. INTRODUCTION 1. Overcoming temptation is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and night.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, if you don’t loiter with the wicked, if you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist