Sermons on Visual Lessons:

Faith Expectancy Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Psalm 116:17, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns And Rewards Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

"For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body."

A. INTRODUCTION: 7 FUTURE WORDS ? Rapture – Jesus comes. ? Crowns – Jesus rewards. ? Tribulation – Evil has its day. ? Glorious appearing – Jesus wraps all things. ? Millennium/1,000 years – God restores the earth. ? Judgment/hell – God punishes. ? Heaven – God’s reward. B. REWARDS 1. Who, all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 10:17, 1 Corinthians 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Appearing Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

The Return of Christ to Earth.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Revelation 19:11-16, KJV A. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH 1. Christ comes triumphantly from heaven. “Every eye shall see Him” (1:7). But the rapture is secret, “As a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2). 2. John sees the future return in prophetic visions. “I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - Judgment Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Hell - There are no second chances, no relief, and no escapes.

A. INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTION OF HELL 1. Hell is the strongest expletive, i.e., curse word. 2. Wrong thinking, hell is at the center of the earth. 3. Ruled over by devil with horns, pitchfork, red suit with tail. 4. There is no intermediate state, go straight to hell at death. 5. Hell is a place ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Luke 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers - To Strengthen Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Why does God allow trials/afflictions?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Working on grandfather’s farm, four weeks drought, carrying buckets of water from the stream. a. I pitched a fit, “I hate rain.” b. Uncle Sam said, “You better love that rain.” Principle: “always be happy when it rains, you don’t know the good it brings.” c. Afterwards, I’d sit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Indwelling - Presence Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

What is a Christian?

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Matthew 7:21, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking - Daily Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

What is involved in spiritual walking?

A. INTRODUCTION “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7, NKJV 1. My encounter with Jesus was not salvation, but I dedicated myself ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

“Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

What does revival look like?

“That is why the Lord says, ‘turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons On Parenting From Daniel Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2022

Daniel teaches us some good lessons that can be applied to parenting.

Introduction The Book of Daniel was written about the main character- Daniel. It is not written about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego although they take center stage in Chapter 3 and Daniel is absent from that entire chapter. It was Daniel who had center stage in Chapters 1 and 2. In Chapter 1, it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Congregation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day of assembling, in worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson in this sermon-series: “The First Day of the Week.” In it, we will consider that the church assembled on the first day of the week, as a means of worship and fellowship. Luke wrote: “Then they that gladly received his word were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Day Of Communion (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the regularity of the Lord’s Supper, in worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Day of Communion Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson in this sermon-series: “The First Day of the Week.” In it, we will discuss the church's coming together on the “first day of the week,” to observe the communion (the Lord’s Supper). Luke wrote: “And upon the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ