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David’s Close Call: Escaping The Philistine Trap - 1 Samuel 29:1-30:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 13, 2025

Caught between enemies, betrayed by his friends, and facing mutiny, David’s next move shocked everyone. When all seemed lost, God had a plan. Join David’s journey from distress to divine victory!

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. David’s Distress Last week the writer took us right up to the brink of the war with the Philistines. But once again the ...read more

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Exemption From Problems Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 13, 2010

Abram knew that things went haywire in Egypt and that he got it wrong. At this altar there is real indication of REPENTANCE as he CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. We don't have any recorded words of this prayer, but we see it his WORDS AND ACTIONS towards

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN EXEMPTION FROM PROBLEMS WE HAVE JUST MOVED TO SYDNEY NSW from the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia. I didn't come seeking a better position, certainly not better scenery or more money. We don't even have our own house to live in at present. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery Unraveled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 26, 2020

In Ephesians 3:1–13 the apostle Paul leads us to focus on five aspects of the divine mystery of Oneness in Christ. Here we see its: 1) Prisoner (Ephesians 3:1–4), 2) Plan (Ephesians 3:5–6), 3) Preaching (Ephesians 3:7–9), 4) Purpose (Ephesians 3:10–11), and its 5) Privileges (Ephesians 3:12–13).

Ephesians 3:1-13 [3:1]For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- [2]assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, [3]how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. [4] When you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Love Sin, Die Like Saul: A Lifetime Of Self-Destruction - 1 Samuel 31:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025

While David celebrated victory and family reunion, Saul's army crumbled in a bloodbath on Mount Gilboa. His unrepentant heart chained him to sin even in his dying breath. Discover why loving sin more than God seals a fate of eternal agony.

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: What happens to David happens to his men It is an interesting study in psychology to observe the behavior of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-10

I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

The great "I AM the Vine - You are the branches" is all about God's best for you. It teaches us about bearing fruit and being more productive for God. That may involve discipline where God has to deal with unproductive branches.

I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 1 This teaching on the vine (actually Vine) is all about abiding in the Lord. It will focus on dwelling and abiding. Just so we see the passage clearly I will put it here: {{John 15:1 “I am the true vine and My Father is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14, Isaiah 6:8, Psalm 40:6-8, John 12:23-24, Hebrews 12:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2014

The temptation of Jesus teaches us about: 1. The leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. The righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. The power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. The provision of new strength (vs. 11).

Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 23, 2013 *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you haven't been paying attention. Or you are a very rare person, indeed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Elijah: An Exposition Of 2 Kings 2:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2021

There is profound meaning in Elijah being taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot.

The Ascension of Elijah: An Exposition of 2 Kings 2:1-12 It has been said: “No one leaves this world alive.” Everyone knows what this means. Everyone is going to die. But what does one do with this knowledge? Some would turn the saying into “You only live once; so go for all the gusto you can.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Mark 9:2-9, Acts 1:1-11, John 10:41, Malachi 4:5, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Luke 9:54, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:10-13, 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Thanks Back In Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 23, 2008

Thanksgiving is a time for 1. Relationships 2. Rejoicing 3. Reflecting 3. Restoring 5. Remembering

Psalm 100:1-5The Message A Thanksgiving Psalm 100 1 All of you, up on your feet now —Shout & applaud for the lord! 2 Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. 3 Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing In His Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 5, 2016

Through our relationship to Christ we share in the fellowship of suffering in general and we Share in His Suffering through: 1) The Father in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:3-4), 2) The Son in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:5-6) & 3) The Saints in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:7)

In his book (and now feature movie), The Insanity of Obedience, Nik Ripken tells about meeting Dmitri in the former USSR. Born of Christian parents, Dmitri found himself and his family living under communism in an area where the nearest church was a three-day walk away. He started teaching his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Other

Unrepentant Sin Can't Be Tolerated Among Us (1 Corinthians 5:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 1, 2022

We must live in purity and truth, as a people dedicated to God, who celebrate Jesus as our Passover lamb. We live unleavened lives.

Starting in chapter 5, Paul begins addressing specific issues in the Corinthian church. Some of these issues have been reported to him by members of the church. Other issues are questions that the church has brought to him. And so Paul works his way through the questions, one at a time. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Redeemed With Precious Blood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2021

1) What did God redeem believers from? (1 Peter 1:18a), 2) What did He redeem them with? (1 Peter 1:18b-19) 3) By whom did He redeem them? (1Peter 1:20a), and finally, 4) For what did He redeem them? (1Peter 1:20b-21).

1 Peter 1:18–21. 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Other

Father Of Lights Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020

Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Imitation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 25, 2026

PROSPERITY 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 2. PHYSICAL PROSPERITY 3. MATERIAL PROSPERITY 4. EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY 5. SOCIAL PROSPERITY 6. LEGAL PROSPERITY 7. ETERNAL PROSPERITY

PROSPERITY 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 2. PHYSICAL PROSPERITY 3. MATERIAL PROSPERITY 4. EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY 5. SOCIAL PROSPERITY 6. LEGAL PROSPERITY 7. ETERNAL PROSPERITY **************************** 1. SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY 3 JOHN 2 " Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Our Giving Matter To God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2007

Our giving matters to God, because: 1. It's an obligation to God (Mal 3:6-9). 2. It brings demonstrations of God’s blessing (Mal 3:10-12). 3. It reflects our adoration for the Lord (Luk 7:36-50). 4. It can help a desperate situation (Php 4:13-19).

Does Our Giving Matter to God? Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 7:36-50, Philippians 4:13-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 28, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Nov. 10, 2006.) *Years ago, a friend of ours started coming to church with us, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Philippians 4:13-19, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist