Sermons on Death Wish:

Finding Freedom From Hurt Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

The HURT that we experience in life by other people longs to enslave us and become our master, this MSG is about how we can find freedom.

Finding Freedom From Hurt OKAY – so we are in this series, Finding Freedom in a world that seeks to bind us. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Secrets For Winners – Philippians 3:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We need to stop and remind ourselves of who we are: Believers in Jesus who are serving him in a marathon, not a sprint, toward his kingdom. Therefore, let us never forget, or even minimize, who were are or what our “upward call” is.

Paul the apostle must have been a sports fan. I say that because he uses a lot of terminology in the scriptures related to sports. He says – We don't wrestle with just flesh and blood. That's a wrestling illustration. He says – We fight the good fight. That's a boxing illustration. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 1 -The Truth To Living "A Happily Ever-After Life!” Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 11, 2021

Living "happily ever after" is not a fairy tale for the believer! It can be attained by applying the truths of Psalm 1.

We are turning again to the book of Psalms, today we are turning to one of the Psalms that is a gatekeeper to this phenomenal book – we are turning to Psalm 1. Psalm 1 is the doorway into the entire Psalter, and in it, the grand theme of the psalms, and in fact of the bible is revealed. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Love Well 1 John Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2022

To be able to love well means I have to embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” in its original definition and its created application – Because that word “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this world – But the true meaning of love goes back to God’s meaning of love!

Video Transition: Love Anthem - Skit Guys Series: Love Well in 2022 Love Well - 2022 series Thesis: To be able to love well means I have to embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” in its original definition and its created application – Because that word “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Lamentations? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2024

Contemporary western culture is facing a date with destiny. When God's judgement is unleashed, and it shall surely come, all of us will lament our failure to honour Him or to serve Him.

“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” [1] “Lamentations! You’re actually going to preach a series of messages from that dark, foreboding book? ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living For The Glory Of God - Matthew 5:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 20, 2024

We all know that we should live for the glory of God every moment of every day. But how is that done? How can you eat a snack or drive to work or do the laundry or answer phone in ways that glory God?

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. Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21

Ihop & The Case Of The Missing Figs - Mark 11:9-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Palm Sunday Message

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-21

A Return To True Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

God is to be worshiped as both "Father" and "Spirit.” Spirit is nature. Father is relationship. The issue of worship is not where and when it is done as much as who and how.

Topic: A RETURN TO TRUE WORSHIP: Objective: “Understanding the meaning, function, purpose and responsibility of being a New Testament priest” KEY SCRIPTURE; 1 PETER 2;1-10 The Ark of God's presence will return to our midst when we return to true worship. This is not worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Worshipping The Snake

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2023

We Evangelicals are as susceptible to idolatry as are every other religious group. We don't identify our idols as opposed to Christ's rule, but they are idols that cause us to stumble, nevertheless.

“In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. And he did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Esther 2:1-18 When You're In A Contest You Didn't Choose To Be In

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

Esther finds herself in a beauty contest she didn't sign up for. In life we find ourselves in competitions that seem unfair. Discover how God guided Esther through this situation.

We've been in Esther for the past two weeks, we've been in chapter 1, and what we found out is there is King Ahasuerus, but most of us know him as Xerxes, his Greek name. He's been throwing just one big party for six months; he's just been having a great time, living it up. He ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Please, Hold The Mercy - James 2:8-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

Showing mercy means giving people what they need rather than what they deserve. This message will help you enjoy receiving God’s mercy every day and will motivate you to show mercy to others—especially in your thoughts toward people.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Fire Danger: High - James 3:2-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

We rarely have adequate conscious awareness of how dangerous our speech really is and the degree of damage that can be done by the forest fires our tongues can start. This message may be a hard one to listen to, but it is full of many crucial warnings. I urge you to give it a listen.

James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

What Causes Fights & Quarrels? - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

When we have flashes of anger or irritation, very often we find ourselves asking, “Where did that come from? Why did that bother me so much?” This message will answer that and show the way to refreshment of soul

James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it, so you kill. You covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3