Sermons on Spiritual Neglect:

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

The Rookie And The Veteran

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 20, 2023

The message is a brief look at the transformation of Saul of Tarsus into the Apostle to the Gentiles. The maturation is not an unreachable goal for us as Christians; it is rather a model for our own growth toward maturity in Christ.

“For some days [Saul] was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God.’ And all who heard him were amazed and said, ‘Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Renewal John 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 6, 2021

The Gospel is all the about the Good News of renewal offered by Jesus! Jesus has the power and ability to create new – to bring life out of anything – He just has to speak it into existence!

Series: Renew – The Gospel of Renewal! Sermon 1: The Gospel of Renewal (John 1:1-18) Thesis: The Gospel is all the about the Good News of renewal offered by Jesus! Jesus has the power and ability to create new – to bring life out of anything – He just has to speak it into existence! John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 20:31, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turnaround

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36

2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36 Turnaround 29 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Casualties Of Divine Service

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2019

The message explores how Christians can avoid becoming casualties of divine service. There is a high cost demanded of those who will serve Christ, and we must not imagine that we will be spared paying that cost. However, in standing firm with Christ, we will stand victorious.

“Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, ‘So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.’ Then he was afraid, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Warrior

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 32: 1 – 33

2 Chronicles 32: 1 – 33 The Divine Warrior 32 After these deeds of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and entered Judah; he encamped against the fortified cities, thinking to win them over to himself. 2 And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that his purpose was to make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Stipulation.

THE STIPULATION OF MAN Intro: 1. The Bar-tailed Godwit is a medium sized bird, about the size of a seagull. It has a long, skinny beak, and as it feeds on the Mud flats of New Zealand, it becomes inordinately fat. Now these birds make the longest non-stop flights of any bird. Satellites have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019

In this message we will talk about overcoming loss.

A Grace Disguised #OvercomingLoss OKAY – lean in church and listen both alive and actively to Words that were literally breathed by the one who says of Himself in Isaiah 62… My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken “I will bless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empty Promises, Feigned Concern

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 10, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 15: 1 – 37

2 Samuel 15: 1 – 37 Empty promises, feigned concern 15 After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Will Bless And Enlarge Our Territory

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 22, 2013

This is a sermon I delivered during the 2nd year Anniversary of our Church in Ajman City. This is one of the seven churches we planted in the Emirates as a result of our Vision 2013, the vision of planting churches in the key cities of UAE.

The Lord Will Bless and Enlarge Our Territory 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment and if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray In A Cave - 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2025

Already but Not Yet: Explore the tension of David’s reign—chosen by God but not yet on the throne—and how it mirrors the reign of Jesus in our lives today.

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 22:1 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Good Grief: How The Mighty Have Fallen - 1 Samuel 31:11-2 Samuel 1:27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025

David didn’t celebrate Saul’s death—he wept, fasted, and wrote a song. Learn 3 biblical truths about godly grief from the man after God’s own heart.

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: How did David get Saul’s crown and armband? The writer has been making a concerted effort to exonerate David of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:11-13, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

God Will Conquer You - 2 Samuel 5:1-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 2, 2025

Conquered by Grace or Judgment God wins His people by drawing; crushes foes by power. Rebellion ends one way or another—choose the heart-won path to the Great Son of David.

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 Samuel anointed David in 1 Samuel 16. Twenty-one chapters later he becomes king of all Israel. The two-state ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Jesus Is The King Of Kings (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 20, 2025

Jesus is the promised King of Kings

Jesus: Prophet, priest, KING Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-16-2025 The King Growing up in Memphis, I knew royalty. There was Jerry “The King” Lawler a wrestler who had an on-going fake feud with comedian Andy Kaufman. There was Prince Mongo, Robert Hodges, is 333 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Take Refuge In God - Psalm 25 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 16, 2025

What does it mean to lift up your soul to God? We all lift our soul to something—the thing our soul things is its best refuge. This message will help you learn how to lift your soul to God alone and find peace and joy in the process.

{This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.} Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put ...read more