Sermons on Abounding In Faith:

John 1:18 One God

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

What we know about God is what God reveals about Himself. We must allow God to determine our understanding of who He is.

We're going to talk about one God today. If we were to walk down the street and ask everybody we encountered, "Do you believe in God?" most people would say yes. The problem is, what are we defining as God? Who are we defining as God? How are we defining God? When we talk about this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, Matthew 3:16-17, John 4:24, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

The Dangers Of Forgetting That You Have Been Cleansed - 2 Peter 1:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

When you have struggled with a problem for years and it seems like nothing you’ve tried has worked, it may be that what will work is a truth that’s already in your head, but you haven’t fully digested it.

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

The Shade At Your Right Hand - Psalm 121 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2025

This psalm is for times when you are afraid. It promises you will suffer no harm. Yet we know calamities can still strike because the psalmist is looking to the mountains for help in his current calamity. So what good is the promise?

Psalm 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber ...read more

God Will Conquer You - 2 Samuel 5:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 2, 2025

Conquered by Grace or Judgment God wins His people by drawing; crushes foes by power. Rebellion ends one way or another—choose the heart-won path to the Great Son of David.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction Samuel anointed David in 1 Samuel 16. Twenty-one chapters later he becomes king of all Israel. The two-state ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Greed - When Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006

A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Greed – When Enough is Enough? Review: We’ve been looking at the various viruses that infect and destroy our lives along w/ the antidote God supernaturally provides through the Holy Spirit and His Word.  Laziness – failing to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A study of our longing and need for a relationship with God and how only He will satisfy it

1. Title: Thirsty? 2. Text: Isaiah 55; John 4:1-15; 7:37-39, Matthew 5:6; Psalm 84; Psalm 42; et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 24, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of longing for a closeness to God and to understand how to better ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:6-11, Proverbs 29:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Safe And Sound In A Dangerous World

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 19

Safe and Sound in a Dangerous World 2-20-2005 1 Sam. 19 Most young children can tell you that the most dangerous place in the world is in your own home, in your own bed sometime after dad has turned off the light and you are all alone in your room in the dark. That is when the monsters come out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Is Looking For

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 16

The Person God Is Looking For 1 Samuel 16 When Mike Kollin, a graduate of Auburn University, was linebacker for the Miami Dolphins his former college coach, Shug Jordan, asked him if he would do some recruiting for him. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006

Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

All Yours

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A sermon on stewardship

All Yours For the next few weeks we are going to study the subject of stewardship from a biblical perspective. Some of you will get all nervous because you think I’m going to talk about money. I think the church must be very careful to teach a clear message stewardship that is biblically based ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, How Am I Supposed To Love This Woman?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

Women learn to submit to their husbands by watching their husbands submit to God. If a husband is not submitting to God, more than likely there will be a problem of submission in his home.

Lord, How am I supposed to love this woman? 3/23/03 Minister Cedric Portis Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31, Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In A Better Place

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2003

For Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those who have died in the previous year: Those who suffer loss go to a better place emotionally when they cast off unproductive patterns and allow themselves time to receive unconditional love. They

There is something we say to console ourselves when someone dies. It is a phrase I have heard over and over. We say,“I know she is in a better place.” My friend, my parent, my spouse has passed away, but it feels good to think of one truth: “He is in a better place.” By that, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-23

Denomination: Baptist