Sermons on Way They Are Wired:

Part 6 Heart Surgery Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 1, 2026

Repentance is not the only step in overcoming sin. This session explores ways to help a person once he has repented to break the cycle of failure.

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. Chapter four discussed diagnosis – discovering problems in the heart. The process of heart diagnosis exposes sins in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

The Refining Fire Of Trials Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

This sermon will explore the biblical perspective on trials, how they test our faith, and the ways in which God uses these experiences to strengthen and refine us.

Trials and tribulations are an inevitable part of the human experience. For believers, these challenging times can serve as a crucible, refining and strengthening their faith in God. The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals who faced intense trials, only to emerge with a deeper, more ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Life Is A Sausage (Mini Sermon For A Barbecue)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 13, 2025

I used this sermon at a community event where we were serving sausages. It was a fun way to get people to think about their life

Today, we’re going to talk about sausages. Yes, sausages! These humble, delicious links have more to teach us about life and faith than you might think. Sausages are a blend of ingredients, seasoned to perfection, and then encased in a skin to create something greater than the sum of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

What Does The Holy Spirit Do?

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 16, 2023

Ever wonder exactly what the Holy Spirit does? He has way more tasks than we have ever imagine!

Who is the Holy Spirit? I think back to my days in Sunday School learning about the Trinity. For me, it was easier to understand the Father and Christ, his Son. They were easy to imagine. Afterall, how many pictures from the Renaissance depicted them. Just look at the Sistine Chapple. But ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11, John 14:15-17, Luke 3:21-22, John 14:16-27, Acts 1:8, 1 John 2:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Living By Faith: Embracing God's Mysterious Work Ecclesiastes 11:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Ecclesiastes 11:5 invites us to ponder the ways of God that are beyond our understanding and to trust in His sovereignty over all things.

Living by Faith: Embracing God's Mysterious Work Ecclesiastes 11:5 Introduction: Today, we explore the theme of living by faith and embracing God's mysterious work, based on Ecclesiastes 11:5. This verse invites us to ponder the ways of God that are beyond our understanding and to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 11:33-34, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Constantly Repenting To Follow Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2024

Do those things well and the government will be respected. Do them badly and the people get angry and one way or another dismantle that government.

Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2024 There are several basic and critical functions of any government, once a region of the world has established one. Israel–the northern Kingdom after the breakup of David’s kingdom after the terrible mess Solomon left–was such an area. A successful ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-6, Amos 8:9-12, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral Sermon: The Comfort Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

When we face the heartache of death, we do so with the assurance that God is with us, guiding and strengthening us each step of the way.

Funeral Sermon: THE COMFORT OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. INTRODUCTION: In times of loss, the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Different Sheep For A Very Different Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2023

We must think of Jesus as Shepherd in a new way, lest we just think of a fellow in a robe and beard cuddling a little lamb.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2023 We have a great privilege this week. Today is, as most of you know, Good Shepherd Sunday, and not just for us Catholics. But in the weekly readings, we are also given texts telling us more about our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Still, lest we just think of a fellow in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 Peter 2:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Turning Tables Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 2 - Turning Tables I. Introduction Remember those family vacations you took as a kid? Loading the car. Hunkering down in the back seat as miles passed by. I would imagine that if you look back at pictures from those road trips you would probably see pictures from the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heads Up Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 3 - Heads Up I. Introduction It becomes the question that every parent loathes. It is the question that grates on your very last nerve. From the back seat, battling for every inch of real estate with your seat hogging sibling, when seconds feel like days and hours feel like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19, Luke 21:25-28, Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 4 - Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad Introduction Destination disease. It is deadly. It is contagious. It is the inability to enjoy, learn from or live in the moment long enough to pay attention to the now because we are focused on then! The drive to next causes us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memory Lane Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 5 - Memory Lane I. Introduction We are almost there. One more exit and we arrive. We just need to taxi to the gate. Anticipation is coursing through our veins. We lean forward, we gather our belongings, we prepare to jump up and exit the plane. We can't wait to unbuckle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Saturdays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 6 - Silent Saturdays! I. Introduction “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ? Søren Kierkegaard. Isn't that true? It as we reflect that we understand. It is in the mad dash that keeps us from always understanding. We seldom reflect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Creation

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2023

A Church that centers on Jesus alone will bear witness to the Lamb and His Way offering a foretaste of the "new things" of the new creation.

The New Creation Revelation 21:1-7, 22-27-22:1-5 I recently ran across a cartoon that pictured three churches, all of different denominations, standing side by side with a thought bubble above each building saying: “Finding time for all our prayers is difficult when we have to practice ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Antidote To The ‘kindly Grandfather’ God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2024

This passage is a stark contrast to the "kindly grandfather" image of God that many had. What are the specific ways that shows up here?

JUDGMENT-FREE ZONE: Many people like to think of God as a kindly grandfather. - Ezekiel 5:1. - There is a popular conception of God as a kindly (and slightly senile) grandfather in the sky. He’s not going to rebuke you for anything you’re doing. He’s going to ask if everyone had a good time. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist