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Philemon

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 22, 2024

Paul's letter to Philemon is short but it has some wonderful lessons for us, especially about how we address something that's wrong.

I’d like you to imagine a scene. It’s about 60 A.D. We’re in the home of a wealthy man named Philemon. Philemon lives in the city of Colossae, in the south-east of what is now Turkey. Some time back, he met the apostle Paul and became a Christian, and he’s now one of the leaders of a church. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Maccabees Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2022

Judas Maccabeus (died 160 BC) was the leader of a Jewish revolt against the repressive policies of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the King of Syria.

Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Born: 190 BC, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel Died: 160 BC, Judea Parents: Mattathias Dynasty: Hasmonean Successor: Jonathan Apphus Books: Playing Dreidel with Judah Maccabee Siblings: Simon Thassi, Jonathan Apphus, Eleazar Avaran Judas Maccabeus Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Adultery Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2022

Adultery is extramarital sex considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery) Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery." Adultery Matthew 5:27–30 — The New International Version (NIV) 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Me - Psalm 51:8-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025

Learn the strategies Satan uses to prevent you from enjoying God's forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-11

The Witch Of Endor: Saul’s Descent Into Darkness - 1 Samuel 28:3-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 5, 2025

Behind Enemy Lines: Saul sneaks past Philistine camps to consult a medium. What drives a king to such dangerous rebellion?

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. In our study through the book of 1 Samuel we come to ch.28. And if you want to know the main point of this chapter just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-10

Spiritual Collapse - When You Don't Delight In God's Will - 1 Samuel 14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 12, 2025

Jonathan climbed cliffs by faith; Saul stumbled by pride. Witness the stark contrast between trust and self-reliance.

Introduction: Saul in Trouble If you were here last week you remember that Saul is in deep trouble in Gibeah. He sent almost his whole army home, just keeping a standing force of 3000. And Jonathan attacks the Philistines. The Philistines respond with absolutely staggering force - thousands of ...read more

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Reformation Angel Still Flutters Its Wings Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Martin Luther was an angel in the wide sense of the word: a messenger. God sends faithful messengers to his church of every age. The Reformation continues!

Reformation Sunday Revelation 14:6-7 Complete strangers have come up to us in the mall or at the supermarket, taken a look at our baby daughter Alethia, and have said something like, “Oooh, isn’t she just an angel!” What do they mean when they say that? In what ways is she like an angel? I guess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Gives Us Total Freedom? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Luther gave 2 statements about Christian Freedom: "A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to everyone." St. Paul tells us what Christian Freedom really means.

Epiphany 4 I Corinthians 8:1-13 In just one word, what is the reason that thousands of our young men and women are being deployed half-way around the world to Iraq? Well, if you had to boil it down to just one word, that reason would be: freedom. Freedom for the Iraqi people from the dictator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Shall I Send?

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Nov 8, 2003

This sermon looks at the calling of Isaiah to be a prophet of God. He first encountered God, was consecrated before God, and then accepted his calling.

Whom shall I send? Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2:Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A House Of Cards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2001

Lessons to be learned from the WTC horror.

A House of Cards There are many ministers seeking to bring comfort to the American people and rightly so, but there needs to be some other issues addressed. There are lessons to be learned. The military has learned a few about defense and terrorism. The government has learned a few things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Or Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 3, 2002

God calls us to give up our freedom, to make him our master, to submit to a new bond of slavery, slavery to righteousness, knowing that obeying God will actually enable us to live the way God originally intended.

They say if you can remember the 60s you weren’t really there. Well, I don’t know about that. I’m pretty sure I was there and despite how long ago it was there are still things I can remember about it. I guess the thing that most memorable about the 60s for those of you who aren’t as old as I am, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Wrong With Halloween

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational