If anyone ever took II Timothy 4:2 to heart, it was Donald Townsley. His sermons were plain and to the point -- and no one left a service after he preached wondering what God's Word said on a particular subject. He loved God supremely and preached God's Word boldly, regardless of the consequences.
(Note: Some of the lessons here are not complete because he preached past the time limit on the tape, however, we feel that the lessons are profitable even without the ending, so we have them here for your benefit. At the most probably only 5 - 10 minutes are missing at the end of a few lessons.)
(Note: Some of the lessons here are not complete because he preached past the time limit on the tape, however, we feel that the lessons are profitable even without the ending, so we have them here for your benefit. At the most probably only 5 - 10 minutes are missing at the end of a few lessons.)
"The Common Salvation" -- 6/26/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why Christians Should Go to Every Assembly of the Church" --3/12/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why Is It Wrong For Churches of Christ to Support Human Institutions?" -- date unknown Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Christian's Victory in Christ Over The World" --9/23/1999 Congregation unknown
An Eight Lesson series on "The Book of Hebrews" --1/ 23/1990 - 2/27/1990 Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
Lesson #1
Lesson #2
Lesson #3
Lesson #4
Lesson #5 (NOTE: The sound quality of this tape is not as good toward the middle of the sermon to the end.)
Lesson #6
Lesson #7
Lesson #8
"What Is Accomplished In Church Discipline?" -- 5/22/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why We Can't Fellowship With Denominations?" -- 9/23/ 1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel Meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Solving Problems In The Family" -- 9/22/1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel Meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why People Don't See The BibleAlike" -- 9/21/1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel Meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why I Believe In The New Testament Church" -- 9/20/1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"How Can We Take Our Family To Heaven?" --9/19/1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel Meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Have You Done What You Can?" -- 9/19/1999 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Gospel Meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Abundant Living" -- time and place unknown
"Some Reasons To Trust In God" -- 3/29/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Things That Are Necessary In Building a Spiritually Strong Congregation" -- 7/27/1997 Preached at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks" --7/28/1996 Preached at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL Gospel Meeting
"Raising Godly Children" and "Making The Word of God Void"-- 8/20/1989 (This download has two lessons.) Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ
"The Christian's Victory in Christ Over the World" -- 9/27/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Drifting" -- 6/16/2002 A.M. lesson, Gospel Meeting at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Family Values" -- 10/17/1993 Gospel Meeting Preached at Blue Ash church of Christ, Ohio
"Adorning the Doctrine of Christ" -- 10/17/1993 Gospel Meeting Preached at Blue Ash church of Christ, Ohio
"We Are Creatures In Christ" -- time unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Deceitfulness of Sin"--time unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Great Commission" -- 7/21/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"How To Work With Elders" -- 7/21/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Qualities For Leadership" -- 8/29/1993 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"The Elder Son" -- 10/16/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"A Look At Self" -- 2/22/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Marriage is Honorable" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Things That Hinder" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Overcoming Discouragement" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Abounding In The Work Of The Lord" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
A Series of Lessons dealing with PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH -- Preached at Taylorsville Road church of Christ, gospel meeting, Louisville, KY 9/11/1988 - 9/16/1988
"The Problem of Zero Growth in the Church" two parts -- 9/11/1988
"The Crime of Adultery" -- 9/ 11/1988
"An Overview of Church Problems" -- 9/11/1988
"The Problem of Division Among Brethren" two parts -- 9/12/1988
"The Problem of Materialism" two parts -- 9/13/1988
"The Problem of the Destruction of the Family" two parts -- 9/14/1988
"The Problem of Not Having a Personal Relationship With Christ" two parts -- 9/15/1988
"The Problem of Seeing Other's Problems, But Not Our Own" two parts -- 9/16/1988
"You Can't Do Wrong And Get By With It" -- 11/25/2001 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"My People Are Destroyed For Lack of Knowledge" -- 6/16/2002 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"In Nothing Be Ashamed" -- 7/30/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Is The Church of Christ a Denomination?" -- 9/6/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Two Debtors" -- 12/18/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Resolutions" -- 1/4/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Respect For Bible Authority" -- 3/14/1993 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"What Harm is There in Dancing?" -- 4/7/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Is the Bible Suitable for Man?" -- 6/29/1997 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Barricades in the Narrow Way" -- 1/28/1990 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Marks of a Mature Christian" -- 7/9/ 1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Repentance" -- 10/26/1994 Preached at Hickory Heights church of Christ, Lewisburg, TN gospel meeting
"What Hinders Me From Being Baptized?" -- 10/28/1994 Preached at Hickory Heights church of Christ, Lewisburg, TN gospel meeting
"The Local Church" -- Oct. 24 - 28, 1994 Preached at Hickory Heights church of Christ, Lewisburg, Tennessee , Morning lessons in their Gospel Meeting (Unfortunately the first tape was corrupted and we could not include it here.)
"What Is Wrong With Instrumental Music?"-- 10/25/1994 Preached at Hickory Heights church of Christ, Lewisburg, TN, Gospel Meeting
"Elements That Make A Congregation Spiritually Stable and Strong"-- 10/22/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Religious Indifference" -- 10/22/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Do You Have Enough?" -- 7/9/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Great Supper" -- 12/11/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"For We All Stumble In Many Ways" -- 8/17/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Religious Extremes" -- 2/21/1993 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Prepare to Be Faithful" -- 2/21/1993 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"A Cry For Mercy Too Late" -- 4/26/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Singing" -- 10/2/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Parable of the Fig Tree" -- 10/2/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"If I Were The Devil Among This Group of Church Members" -- 11/5/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Preserving Distinctive Bible Doctrine" -- 11/5/ 1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, Ky
"Some Reasons Why Men Fail To Be Saved" -- 10/18/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Church Discipline" -- 10/18/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Relationships That Cannot Scripturally Exist" -- 4/2/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Why The Church of Christ Exists Separate From Other Organizations" -- 4/2/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Things We Must Have To Be Of Value In The Lord's Work" -- 11/19/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Attitudes Toward The Word of God" -- 11/12/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Hastening of Lot" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Remember Lot's Wife" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Problem of Self" -- 8/30/1987 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Establishment of the Church" -- 8/30/1987 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Most Useful Word" --1/10/1999 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"What I Owe The Local Church" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Holy Spirit is a Person" -- 1/1/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Reading, Exhortation and Doctrine" -- 12/8/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Brotherly Love" -- 11/15/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Despise Not The Small Things" --5/10/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Hate" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Walking Wisely" 9/6/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Successful Christian Living" 2/28/1993 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Stirring Up Pure Minds" -- 2/28/1993 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Ruin of a Man" -- 4/23/1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"How to Stir Spiritual Zeal and Move Sinners to Obedience" 9/28/1997 Gospel Meeting at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL (You may hear a little squeaking noise the first 28 seconds of this tape, but it does not continue the rest of the tape.)
"Believe in Jesus" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, Ky
"Why Christians Become Entangled and Overcome By the World" 9/28/1997 Preached at Underwood Heights church of Christ gospel meeting, Florence, AL
"The Lord's Supper" -- 11/23/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"The Real Meaning of Love" -- 11/23/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Living a Converted Life" -- 9/6/1998 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Pattern of Authority" 10/6/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Grow in Grace" 10/6/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Role of Elders and Preachers in Preventing Apostasy" 6/16/2002 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, gospel meeting, Shepherdsville, KY
"Selfishness" date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Ingratitude" date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Envy and Jealousy" date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Kingdom of Satan in Today's World #1" -- 3/2/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"The Kingdom of Satan in Today's World #2" -- 3/9/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"The Kingdom of Satan in Today's World #3" -- 3/16/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence,AL
"Some False Views Of Truth In Religion" -- 9/30/1997 Gospel Meeting at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Modernism" -- 9/29/1997 Gospel Meeting at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Man's Leadership in the Home" -- 9/1/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The First Century Church vs. Churches of Later Origin"-- 9/1/1991 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"WHY HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF" -- 6/3/2002 A series of lessons taught at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
Lesson One
Lesson Two #1
Lesson Two #2
Lesson Three #1
Lesson Three #2
Lesson Four #1
Lesson Five #1
Lesson Five #2
"Discontentment" -- date unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Man's Role" -- 1/26/1993 Class at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Bible Authority" -- 10/18/1993 Preached at unknown congregation (gospel meeting)
(This lesson has two parts.)
(This lesson has two parts.)
"Broken Cisterns" -- 9/28/1997 Preached at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Things Beyond Compare"-- 8/17/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"What a Christian Must Do to Be Saved" -- 6/16/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"What I Owe My Hearers And My Brethren As A Preacher"--11/16/1997 Preached at Underwood Hts. church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Is The Bible Fitted To Man Today? #1 -- 7/30/1992 Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington AL
(This lesson is in two parts)
(This lesson is in two parts)
"Is The Bible Fitted For Man Today?" #2
"Can One Preach Christ And Not Preach The Church?" --10/12/1986 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ
"Plain Answers to Plain Questions"--10/12/1986 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Preparing Our Hearts To Seek The Law of the Lord"-- 2/4/1990 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ
"Four Essentials of the Lord's Work"-- 9/21/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Fault Finding" -- time unknown Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Is The Young Man Safe?" -- 9/21/1997 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Lack of Knowledge" -- 2/4/ 1990 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Immodesty" -- 6/21/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Training Preachers" -- 6/21/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"The Sin of Compromise" -- 8/9/1992 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Behavior in Worship" -- 10/13/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Can We Understand the Bible Alike?" -- 10/13/ 1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"What is Wrong With Church Support of Human Institutions" (This sermon has two parts)
4/11/ 1998 -- Preached at Eastside church of Christ, Athens, AL
4/11/ 1998 -- Preached at Eastside church of Christ, Athens, AL
"Adorning the Doctrine of Christ" -- 7/27/1992 Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington, AL
"If I Be Lifted Up" -- (date unknown) Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Blessed Is He Who Is Not Offended In Me" -- (date unknown) Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Dangers Facing the Church #1" -- (7/27/1992) Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington, AL
"Dangers Facing the Church # 2" -- 7/28/1992 (This lesson has 2 parts) Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington, AL
"Dangers Facing the Church -- Materialism" -- (July 1992) Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington, AL
"Dangers Facing the Church #4, Inherited Membership" -- 7/30/92 Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington,AL
"Why Are You Not A Christian?" -- (July 1992) Preached at Northside church of Christ, Lexington, AL
"Why Men Need Jesus" -- 5/12/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"The Realm of Divine Limitation" -- 11/19/1985 Preached at Westview church of Christ, Athens, AL
"Keeping Quiet The Sword" -- 11/18/1985 Preached at Westview church of Christ, Athens, AL
"False Teachers and False Doctrine - 2" -- 4/14/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
"Why We Need Book, Chapter and Verse Preaching" -- date unknown and congregation unknown
"Raising Godly Children" -- 6/19/ 1996 Preached at Southern Boulevard church of Christ, Sheffield, AL
"Evangelism, The Need Of The Hour -- 6/18/1996 Preached at Southern Boulevard church of Christ, Sheffield, AL
"There They Crucified Him"-- 11/20/1985 Preached at Westview church of Christ, Athens, AL
"Does Everyone Have a Right to His Own Belief?" -- 4/14/1996 Preached at River Bend church of Christ, Florence, AL
CHURCH HISTORY -- A series of lessons presented at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY (date uncertain)
"Church History -- #1"
"Church History -- #2"
"Church History -- #3"
"Church History -- #4"
"Church History -- #5"
"Church History -- #6"
"Church History -- #7" (1900's to Present This lesson has 2 parts)
Part 1 of "Church History #7"
Part 1 of "Church History #7"
Part 2 of "Church History #7"
"Never A Man Spake Like This Man" abt. 1985 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Every Man Stood In His Place" 2/25/1990 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Watchfulness" 7/24/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"God's Address to the Careless" 7/24/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"A House Divided Against Itself" 1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Ask For The Old Paths" 11/20/1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Profitable and Unprofitable Preaching" 1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Things Abominable to God" 1989 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Thinking Right" 1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Pride" 1988 Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY
"Winds of Change in Churches of Christ" 4/12/1998 Preached at Eastside church of Christ, Athens, AL (two parts)
"Religious But Not Righteous" Preached at Hebron Lane church of Christ, Shepherdsville, KY about 1985?
"What Am I Worth To The Church" 7/22/07 Preached at Second & Walnut church of Christ, Paragould, AR
"Summer Sins" 7/22/07 Preached at Second & Walnut church of Christ, Paragould, AR
"The All-Sufficiency of the Church" 7/25/07 Preached at Second & Walnut church of Christ, Paragould, AR
"Baptism is Essential to Salvation" 7/ 26/07 Preached at Second & Walnut church of Christ, Paragould, AR
"The Demands of Unity" 7/27/07 Preached at Second & Walnut church of Christ, Paragould, AR