Sermons on Troublemakers:

Call Me Crazy Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Our hope in the resurrection will be VINDICATED on the last day. Press forward in confident ASSURANCE because Jesus came out of the grave!

Call Me Crazy Acts 26:1-32 You know throughout the centuries of human existence there have been those who dared to dream and imagine things that were, to their contemporaries, the epitome of crazy. History has since vindicated them, but at the time they made their bold proclamations, they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020

What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Want What?!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When God asks for a sacrifice, nothing is too great. He will always provide. (3rd in 3 part series on Abraham)

December 16, 2001 Heb. 11:17-19; Gen. 22:1-19 “You want what?!” INTRODUCTION There is a difference between giving a gift and making a sacrifice. A pig and a hen were walking down the road when they saw a poster advertising the forthcoming harvest supper. It said that ham and eggs would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reformation

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

The Bible is our authority, we should challenge everything, and then not be afraid to change - lessons from the Reformation.

We’re leaving our series entitled, “You Are Lord: Understanding and Embracing the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” We are going to take a break. We only have one message left in our series and next week we are going to be getting back to it talking about our future. Jesus is Lord of our future. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

Seven ways we can offend God

Proverbs 6:16-19 I’ve always admired people who can wear a T-shirt that’s so outrageous that you wonder what made them wear it in the first place. For instance, there was a retired guy who wore one that said, “At my age I’ve seen it all, heard it all, done it all. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let Love Be Hot

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 8, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 11: 1 - 32

Deuteronomy 11: 1 - 32 Let Love Be Hot 11 “Therefore you shall love the LORD your God, and keep His charge, His statutes, His judgments, and His commandments always. 2 Know today that I do not speak with your children, who have not known and who have not seen the chastening of the LORD your God, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Talking About Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2025

Jesus is our example of how to face opposition and temptation.

“After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more

Stop Wallowing! 3 Steps To Strengthen Yourself In Your God - 1 Samuel 30:6-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

1 Samuel 30:6 – The Pivot Verse That Changed Everything for David. David turned agony to victory in ONE verse—watch how YOU can too!

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 The world handles distress in a million different ways. Tranquilizers. Alcohol. Physical exercise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-31

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

The Power of Words Proverbs 18:20–21 NKJV 20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:20–21 NLT 20 Wise words satisfy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barabbas, An Undeserving Recipient Series

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025

To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless.

Barabbas, an Undeserving Recipient Matthew 27: 17 – 20 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) To give something good to someone who doesn’t deserve it seems irresponsible; it seems perhaps a little careless, maybe even—can I use this word?...reckless. And I think most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conversion Of Saul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2022

By this time, Saul had become the movements ringleader to wipe out Christianity. A devout Hellenistic Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, Saul was a Pharisees and was taught by none other than Gamaliel.

The Conversion of Saul INTRODUCTION Let us imagine for a moment that this is the week of Saul's arrival at Damascus. By this time, Saul had become the movement's ringleader to wipe out Christianity. A devout Hellenistic Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, Saul was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hindered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40

Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel