Sermons on Spiritual Sandpaper:

So That You May Prosper And Live Long

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2025

God promises rich blessings for those who obey Him.

“You shall be careful therefore to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:32-33, Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

How David Restored True Worship In Israel - And How You Can Restore Yours Too - 2 Samuel 6:13-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 17, 2025

Imagine setting out to celebrate God with music and dancing… and before the first song finishes, someone drops dead. In this study, we'll explore why God struck Uzzah down, why David sacrificed his dignity, and what it all teaches us about how to worship God acceptably.

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: Establishing Corporate Worship in Israel In our study of 2 Samuel we have arrived at some landmark chapters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:13-23

The Ephod's Edge: David's Hidden Advantage In A Chaotic World - 1 Samuel 22:23-23:18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 18, 2025

David's success came from embracing the gift from God that Saul forfeited: divine guidance. Learn how you can embrace it too.

1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me." 23:1 When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," 2 he inquired of the LORD, saying, ...read more

Matthew Part 3 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2025

notes from Biblegateway.com

Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith 8 When [a]Jesus came down from the mountain, [b]large crowds followed Him. 2 And a leper (HAS A SKIN DISEASE) came to Him and [c]bowed down WORSHIPPED before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus stretched out His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Embracing The Savior Series

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Jan 27, 2026

An exposition of Luke 2:25-35

And to let your gentle spirit be known to all men, the Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, I needed to hear that once again this morning. I actually reflected on that from my house this morning. But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Judgment Day Surprise - Matthew 7:21-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 18, 2024

Many will call Jesus Lord and have impressive, Christ-centered ministries and yet be condemned because 1) they were not known by Christ (not favored by Him and did not trust and obey Him) and 2) they did not do the Father’s will (a function of knowing God) and are therefore lawbreakers.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Kept By The Power Of God - 1 Peter 1:4-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

Not only is our inheritance kept for us, we are kept for it.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Seeing God - Psalm 63:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2025

Three kinds of worship: Joy in seeing God, longing for that joy, or repentance over indifference. But what does "seeing God" really mean?

Review Last time we took a brief look at v.2, where David spoke of his experience in the sanctuary. We found the focus was not on what he offered God, but what he received from God. 2 Therefore I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2

The Surprising Comfort Of God’s Constant Gaze What God Knows About You That You Don’t - Ps.139 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 25, 2025

God not only knows everything about you, but he is always paying attention to you and cares about even the smallest details of your life. This message will help you appreciate and enjoy five different benefits that come from God’s attentiveness to you.

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. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Search Me: Escaping The Trap Of Hidden Sin - Psalm 139:23-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Early detection is essential for recovering from some forms of cancer. It’s essential for all forms of sin. Evil can be hidden so deep in our hearts that it cannot be detected apart from divine exposure, which often requires trials.

Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. 5 You hem me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

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

Extreme Living In Your Home Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 11, 2005

What would it look like for you; to exceed the ordinary, the usual and the expected in your home? What would it look like for you to go to great lengths to make your home Extreme?

Extreme Living In The Home Extreme Living – part 2 I want to start off our time together with 2 passages of Scripture… 36One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. 37A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Messages Of Comfort And Counsel To American People Series

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 14, 2001

This is a collection of sermons to comfort and counsel hurting Americans after this tragedy of terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

MESSAGES OF COMFORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE SUFFERING ******************************************************* MESSAGE-1 DIFFICULT SEASONS IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.SEASONS OF SORROW 2.SEASONS OF SHAME 3.SEASONS OF SUFFERING 4.SEASONS OF SHAKING 5.SEASONS OF SEARCHING 6.SEASONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Is Not What It Seems Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

A sermon bringing to light the "unseen" worlds that impact our lives and how the truth is sometimes hidden behind the trappings and events of this twisted world.

In the late 1800s, doctors and scientists believed in something called spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation . . . the idea behind spontaneous generation was that living organisms could suddenly pop up anywhere from non-living organisms, and this pretty much explained, in the late 1800s, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From David Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 22, 2009

David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about and for us to learn from. We all need to leave an eternal legacy with our lives.

Lessons from David pt 7 “The Death of a King” Thesis: David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about and for us to learn from. We all need to leave an eternal legacy with our lives. Texts: II Samuel 23, I Kings 2:1-12, I Chronicles 28, 29 Introduction: Let us revisit a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational