Sermons on Prevention:

When God Protected Mr. Magoo: Listen To Wisdom - 1 Samuel 25:32-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2025

Ever wonder how God keeps you from falling into sin? This story from 1 Samuel 25 will amaze you!

Introduction – God’s protection from sin is the main point Main focus – God’s protection There was a question that came up last week after the sermon. Someone came to me and said, “Darrell, usually you strive to always point us to the glory of God in every sermon. But in this sermon you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-35

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

My Hiding Place - Psalm 32:6-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2025

In order to find closeness with God you must seek with all your heart. Why does God make it so hard to find him? If he wants us to be near him, why not make it easy?

Psalm 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the flood of mighty waters rise, they shall not reach him. 7 You are my hiding place; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah. Introduction About eight or nine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6-7

Seeking A Severe Savior - Psalm 42-43 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2025

Hardships don’t automatically get you depressed. It depends on what lens you look at them through. This message will help you learn to see your trials through lenses that bring pure joy.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, ...read more

When You Feel Unclean - Psalm 51:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2025

Learn how David tore his heart, not his garments over his sin.

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 51:1-7

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

You've Got All You Need Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2001

A sermon that encourages us that we have all we need to fulfill God’s calling on our lives.

You’ve got all you need! Winston Churchill "This is a war of the unknown warriors," Churchill told the world in the summer of 1940, "The whole of the warring nations are engaged, not only soldiers, but the entire population, men, women and children. The fronts are everywhere. The trenches are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5-14, Psalm 133:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Is God's Love A Choice?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

We must recognize two essential facts, God’s providence and man’s free election.

Is Gods Love A Choice Let’s discuss more on the subject of prayer. Some think that prayer is useless if not an unimportant part of the Christian life. That our time could be better spent gaining for ourselves in the present world. They feel that since God knows all; that he is the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 1 Samuel 23:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Naomi - A Case History Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Naomi suffered three bereavements and yet proved God’s providential care.

There’s a striking phrase in our reading from the book of Ruth - "The Lord came to the aid of his people" (1:6). The Authorized Version puts it: "The Lord has visited his people." All of us have known the problems as well as the joys of life - and they come at all stages in life’s journey. Are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Lord

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Ark’s return to Jerusalem is a sharp reminder of what happens if God’s instructions are flouted and the blessing that obedience brings.

THE ARK OF THE LORD I expect some of you will, like me, have wasted a couple of hours watching the film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". It’s a fantasy adventure story loosely based on the fact that the Ark of the Covenant was lost without trace nearly two and a half thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Life! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#6 in 10 Commandment Series

#6 “THE LOVE OF LIFE” TEXT: Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-24,43-48; I Jn. 3:15 INTRO: Everyday we hear more and more about murder, killing! Our culture is full of killing; every year in this country we kill over 1,000,000 unborn babies mostly for the sake of convenience. We are moving to the day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfaction Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#10 in 10 Commandment Series

#10 “SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” TEXT: Ex. 20:17; Rom. 7:7-8; I Kings 21:1-16; Philip. 4:4-19 INTRO: The last commandment is the lynch pin of the 10, the previous 9 commandments all have a strong overt element to them, they are actions observed, but, this final commandment strikes at the heart ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#1 in "Let Us" Series

#1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God