Sermons on The Rich Man:

Enoch: A Walk That Ends In Eternity

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon looks at the life of Enoch as an example of walking with God faithfully in a wicked world. Through intimacy, obedience, and perseverance, Enoch shows that a consistent walk with God leads to eternal reward and daily purpose.

When I was 16, I went to pick up my girlfriend at the time to drive and meet my parents and grandparents to watch a hockey game downtown. Now, where we lived, downtown was north of my house. There's a highway, I-27, that runs north and south in Amarillo. Also, in that part of Texas, there was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 6:5, Deuteronomy 5:33, Colossians 2:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Psalm 16:11, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025

There’s no perfect church. Jesus commends a faithful church—Philadelphia—for keeping His Word and not denying His name. The question for us: not “Are we perfect?” but “Are we faithful?”

Have you ever heard this expression before? “If you’re looking for the perfect church, and you find it – if you find the perfect church – well you better not join it because it won’t be perfect anymore.” I love this. And the reason is because no one is perfect, right? There’s no such thing as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promises (Contd) - 2 Peter 1:4b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2025

This message provides specific instructions on how to use a promise to unleash God’s power in your life.

2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become sharers in the divine nature having escaped the corruption in the world caused by coveting. Promises Are for Trusting 2 Peter 1:4 says that the way to share in the divine nature is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Defending Hope - 1 Peter 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

Be ready to defend not mainly a body of doctrine, but the feeling of hope you have in you when you are abused.

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that when your good behavior in Christ is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The Golden Rule is a command that not only tells you what to do, but the very command has a way of moving your heart to want to do it.

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The Golden Rule After a year and a half of preaching through the Sermon on the Mount we come this morning to what is probably the most famous line in this Sermon – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Soul Surgery: Changing Your Desires - 1 John 2:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 23, 2025

The Bible commands you to not only do what is right, but, more importantly, to desire it. How do you change disordered desires?

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: Joy "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved. … These men ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

Many people view Christianity as dry and lifeless. It doesn’t have to be that way it is a life changing experience and should be viewed with zest and exuberance because we have that assurance of Eternal Life.

“Salvation and Assurance” Ephesians 2:1-9 There was a man named Thomas Johnson. During a week of meetings at his corps in St. Joseph, MO, he was the center of attention, laughing, smiling, joking, never a serious moment. After the final meeting given by the speaker, Major David Thomas, he gripped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 1, 2002

An Expository Message From Luke 13:10-17 On Why Hurting People Can Have Hope. Luke Series #64

Luke Series #64 April 28, 2002 Title: Hope For The Hurting Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. On Sunday mornings we are currently going through the book of Luke verse-by-verse, as is our practice also for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lures Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002

This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Four Principles For Receiving God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

An Expository Message on Genesis 24:1-14 on How God Will Guide Believers Into His Perfect Will

Genesis Series #47 May 19, 2002 Title: Four Principles For Receiving God’s Guidance Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #47 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

An Exposititory Message on Romans 8:16-18 Concerning How The Christian Can Be Certain Of Future Glory Despite Present Suffering..

Romans Series # 37 May 08, 2002 Title: Suffering And Glory Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #37 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Have Endurance For This Life You Have To Keep Your Eyes Focused On Jesus

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 23, 2001

runinng the race with endurance

Intro- prayer – open your bibles with me to; Hebrews 12: 1-3 “ Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

They Lost Their First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Back On Courseq Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 26, 2001

Sin does not necessarily destroy our hopes of a victorious life nor does it disqualify us from receiving the best that God has for us..

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Getting Back on Course Three weeks ago, when I started this series on "Navigating the New Year", my purpose was to try and encourage you to get everything out of the year 2001 that the Lord had for you. My desire was not to preach a series of fluffy, feel good, fruitless ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist