Sermons on Buried Treasure:

Ye Are Complete In Him

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Passover, what sins do we need covered this year? They are too many to count and God knows everyone so I can not deny a single one. I sometimes feel I am the one to blame that somehow my sins have caused so much pain I might never be forgiven.

I want to know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Weakness Or Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

Be faithful, stick to what’s been revealed to us in God’s Word and rely on God’s power to bring the growth.

There’s an old Indian Fable I heard recently. A water bearer had two large water pots which he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house he arrived with one full pot and one only half full. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Mike Dorrell on Nov 9, 2003

does money dictate who you will help?

SHOW ME THE MONEY Show me the money. SHOW ME THE MONEY Is this what your Christianity is saying? Is money the driving force for WHAT you do and HOW you do it? How much money is needed to make you happy today? How much money would it take to make you content? 50,000.00 - ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18, 1 Timothy 6:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Sunday

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 13, 2011

Relying on God's gifts instead of the giver is a house of sand.

Thanksgiving Sunday Oct 9, 2011 Based on Ps 65 Intro into time of Corporate Thanksgiving: As we allow Ps 65 to guide our Thanksgiving service today, we have ascribed praise (vs 1), proclaimed our promise of steadfastness (vs 1), confessed (vs 3), and celebrated our welcome by God our Father (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Worth Losing Everything For Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Losing the crowd versus radical commitment

“SOMEONE WORTH LOSING EVERTHING FOR” (Radical #1) John 6: 53-66 (p755) Sept. 4, 2011 If Jesus tarries, over the next 9 weeks we’re going to examine what it means to Radically follow Jesus Christ…Our missions committee chairman, Doug Lucas asked if I might mention the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, What A Savior

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2016

Jesus is a wonderful savior as represented by the prodigal's father

“OH, WHAT A SAVIOR!” Luke 15:11-24 David P. Nolte Jesus: King of kings and Lord of lords. Virgin born Revelation of God in the form of man. Sinless High Priest. Compassionate advocate and intercessor. Savior of all who believe. And, what a Savior He is! The text for today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Goodly Heritage - The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon argues that the only cure for humanity's deepest ache for security and joy is to follow the "path of life," which involves radically trusting in God, finding contentment in Him as your inheritance, and embracing the hope of resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: The Soul's Deepest Ache Brothers and sisters, if you look at the heart of humanity, you will find a deep and constant ache. It is the ache for security, for a joy that lasts, for a purpose that death cannot erase. Our modern world offers a thousand prescriptions for this ache. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014

In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared For The Battle?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

We need to be aware of the spiritual battle that takes place every time we pray.

In January 1944, the US army created the ghost army. Their purpose was to trick the forces of Nazi Germany about the size and location of the allied forces. The ghost army would inflate rubber tanks, jeeps, trucks, and all other kinds of armaments and camouflage them so well that Nazi air patrols ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Questions & Answers About Heaven

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 29, 2003

Mal 3:8,9-WILL A MAN ROB GOD? YET YE HAVE ROBBED ME. BUT YE SAY, WHEREIN HAVE WE ROBBED THEE? His answer is: IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. YE ARE CURSED WITH A CURSE: FOR YE HAVE ROBBED ME. There is a lot of misleading preaching on prosperity in the church tod

TITHING 1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing Series

Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Dec 7, 2006

There is so many misunderstandings in Christian world about Tithing and I would like to remove it by this sermon.

1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. Tithing is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving One Master Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 20, 2008

How we invest our money and our minutes reveals who our Master is.

Serving One Master Matthew 6:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 4/20/08 According to a survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical than ever before. One book says that we are “discontent and disillusioned.” We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church as well. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist