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  • A Fighting Fundamentalist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    Labels are applied easily--some are undeserved, and some should be embraced. If we stand with Christ and His Word, we can anticipate vilification. Paul obviously expected elders to stand firming on some truths.

    “Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for ...read more

  • Moving Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,958 views

    The child of God is encouraged to seek His presence and His power so that they can excel in life. We must never permit ourselves to live at less than our best to the praise of His glory.

    “The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. Reaiah the son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi, and Penuel ...read more

  • When A Church Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,206 views

    Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

    “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

  • Weaponised Narratives

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    We must guard against creating a narrative as a mask of the truth of God's Word.

    “If our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being ...read more

  • Satisfaction Sold Separately - Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 20, 2025
     | 429 views

    “Don’t get all worked up when people in charge abuse their power.” Good advice, but easier said than done. This passage teaches us how to do it—joyfully!

    Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see oppression of the poor and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation, because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them. 9 The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by ...read more

  • The Gentle Shepherd - 2 Samuel 2:11-3:39 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 29, 2025
     | 175 views

    He could have crushed his enemies, but David threw a feast instead. Unpack the heart of a king who chooses covenant over conquest.

    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 We left off last time with David being anointed as king of Judah after the death of Saul. Finally David is ...read more

  • Parable Of The Ten Talents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,047 views

    The lord is Christ, who is the absolute Owner and Administrator of all persons and things, and in a special way of his church; all things are delivered into His hands.

    -Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Continued Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30 PART 13.2: PARABLE OF THE TEN TALENTS Parable of the Ten Talents 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his ...read more

  • The Minority Report

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

    The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

  • Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 43,568 views

    God was pleased to give Solomon His wisdom and Solomon often spoke of the importance of seeking that wisdom. So, why was Solomon telling us here in Ecclesiastes that wisdom is empty and disappointing?

    TITLE: Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18/2:12-16 The average public library has between 10,000 to 15,000 books on its shelves. (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/50441) During the War of 1812 (between England and America), the British invaded Washington D.C. and burnt much of it ...read more

  • Words Worth Hearing! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 28, 2014
     | 3,834 views

    Words Worth Hearing! - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Wise words for employees (vs 9-10) • Perfect grace for believers (vs 11-14) • Important words to discharge (vs 15) SERMON BODY: ILL: • A young minister, with very small children, • Preached to his congregation on the theme, • "10 ways to ...read more

  • Break The Hate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    Jesus taught us to break the hate in our hearts and lives and to offer people love, prayers and forgiveness so that they would see that people who are a part of the Kingdom of Heaven are using a different operating system than this world.

    Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

  • A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,505 views

    Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

    INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

  • Sensitive To The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,824 views

    If we can be sensitive to the Spirit, and see how our job is a mission and a service for Christ, we could do it with greater joy and love.

    George Burns said, "There will always be a battle between the sexes because men and women want different things. Men want women and women want men." This is, of course, what God intended, but like all good things that are carried to excess this too becomes an area of life where the ...read more

  • The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    The Messianic implications of Acts 2

    The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

  • Freedom From Constant Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,505 views

    How we can walk free from sin

    Freedom from Constant Sin 1st John 5: 16 – 21 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. As humans, it is part of our nature to fall into sin. Our flesh is constantly desiring to fall into sin. We have been like this from the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve decided to eat the forbidden fruit. But, as born ...read more