Sermons on Contrary Winds:

Better Than Anything - Philippians 3:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Why is it so evil for a person to try to make himself righteous?

Philippians 3:7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them filth, that I may gain Christ 9 and be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

A Pigs Snout And A Beautiful Lady. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 10, 2021

A proverb is a very brief and particular expression of truth that teaches basic values — appropriate patterns of human behavior that help an individual mature into responsible adulthood

A pigs snout and a beautiful lady. Prov.11:12-22 Proverbs 11 contains thirty-one individual sayings. While the topics covered are vast, many con-trast either proper behavior with improper behavior or the righteous with the wicked. Proverbs is one of the few places in Scripture where context is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of The Story - 1 Peter 1:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

Why did the prophets search their own writings? Did they not understand what they wrote? If that's the case, what were they trying to communicate when they wrote it?

The prophets searched Scripture to find out what kind of era it would be when the Messiah would suffer and then be glorified. But they were told that it was not for them to know. We get to participate in this glorious kingdom in the Church (why would a Christian prefer the world to the Church?). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Exodus 32:1-35 - Leadership Challenges And Failures

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

Moses is taking too long and the people are grumbling. Aaron has a choice to make and instead of standing strong he chooses the path of compromise.

We are jumping back into Exodus, so we want to recap a little bit. Exodus is the story of the people of Israel being delivered from captivity by God Himself, using Moses as His leader. Today, we're going to be in Chapter 32, where we'll study two lessons in leadership with Moses and Aaron. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Throne Of Heaven (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2022

What are the images John sees when he arrives in Heaven?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 11:19, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 66:1, Ezekiel 1:1, Psalm 11:4, Exodus 24:16, Hebrews 1:3, Deuteronomy 4:24, Exodus 13:21, Revelation 21:11, Daniel 7:9, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 2 Timothy 2:12, Isaiah 11:2, Zechariah 4:2, Matthew 3:11, Ezekiel 1:4-28, Psalm 80:1, Psalm 99:1, 1 Kings 6:23, Revelation 15:7, 1 Timothy 1:17, Psalm 97:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Class: Introduction To Prophetic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The prophetic ministry is needed more than ever today in the secular culture we live in – the decline away from Biblical truth, the web of deception and the loss of moral values opens the door for God to speak into the hearts of people.

PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry - Class: Prophetic PP#2: My personal journey in the gift or prophecy and prophetic ministry: What Outreach taught me about the gift – Pentecostal View - speaking words in church services “How it happened” My own encounters with prophets in these days: • The first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:29, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:31-33, Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

After centuries of silence, God sends John in the wilderness to call for repentance and point to Jesus, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:2–8). The wait is over; respond to the King.

Have you ever had one of those moments where, as the words are leaving your mouth, you know you're making a terrible mistake? I had one of those back in 2014. I had just started my first "real" job at an advertising agency, and I was so excited that I went straight from work and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All His Talents Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 28, 2025

We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him!

Series: All His! Thesis: We have talked about how everything we have belongs to the Father God – everything we possess and even our very lives belong to Him! Our Series Verses: Deuteronomy 10:14: "Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:14, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Place Like It!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2025

By focusing on the first congregation, we can discover how we can transform our own church into the powerful congregation God intends it to be.

“When [the disciples] had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Matter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

Why are fathers so important? Because God created them to be a major part of the family unit! They are not optional!

“Dad’s Matter” Opening Video Illustration: Stuff Dad’s Never Say! Dad Joke’s – Best 10 one’s I could find! 1. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! 2. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! 3. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending God’s Honor: David Runs To The Fight - 1 Samuel 17:37-51 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

David was a killer. Should we follow his example in an age of grace?

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. 1 Samuel 17:36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Every Action Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, John 16:32-33, James 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeping Over Jerusalem

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2025

Understanding what moved Jesus to tears will reveal the Spirit of Christ in us as followers of the Saviour/

“When [Jesus] drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus In Psalm 8? A Mind-Blowing Journey Through God’s Majesty Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2025

This message is designed to help you worship—showing the supremacy, perfection, and majesty of Christ.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5-9