Sermons on Earthly Treasure:

Word Of God Being Alive And Powerful. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2024

The Word of God is a treasure trove of benefits, offering guidance, comfort, wisdom, transformation, growth, hope, conviction, strength, and peace.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Psalm 119:130, we read that the unfolding of God’s words gives light and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:130, Deuteronomy 30:14

Making Sacrifices

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Be willing to make sacrifices for God and be blessed. When we give of ourselves, God’s will can be fulfilled. Ask, what does God expects from us today?

We tend to position ourselves on the receiving end, and ask God for His blessings. • Surely He loves us and we know He will bless us and help us through life. • We need also to see ourselves on the ‘giving’ end, and offer to God what He expects from us. It’s good to get the right perspective. • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News For God's People Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 7, 2014

A sermon examining some good news that applies to God's people.

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:1-6 In this life there is no shortage of things that are discouraging and frustrating. Inflation is real, prices are high, and wages are low. For the last four years we have endured various consequences as a result of a worldwide pandemic. The border is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 1, 2021

About tax collectors: Tax collectors contract with Romans to collect taxes in a particular town or region, and pay a substantial fee for their franchise.

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up. Luke 19:1-10TPT Jesus has a divine need to connect and covenant to all mankind. His need for all individuals out weighs His personal wants and, or, desires. Every move Jesus made, He made with purpose. God’s intention through His Son according to Luke 19:10, is to seek and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Glorious Church , Holy And Without Blemish

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 3, 2021

A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY B). ETERNAL REWARD OR EARTHLY REWARD C). GOD'S GRACE OR GOD'S JUDGEMENT

A GLORIOUS CHURCH , HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH OUTLINE A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY B). ETERNAL REWARD OR EARTHLY REWARD C). GOD'S GRACE OR GOD'S JUDGEMENT THE MESSAGE A GLORIOUS CHURCH , HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY 1. EPHESIANS 5:25-27 - The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Antonius Fu on May 8, 2023

By God's grace, we receive the faith to believe in Him. And by His protection, when our faith is tested, it produces the purity of life. A life with a new quality, a life into a living hope and an inheritance kept for us in Heaven, this is a new life that is more precious than gold.

Today we are going to meditate on God's word taken from I Peter 1:3-9. with the topic More precious than gold. We always think that gold is something precious in our lives, but there is something much more precious than gold. According to human standards, gold is highly prized as a source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Pure Joy!

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 12, 2004

A sermon that looks at Jesus’ parables about the kingdom of heaven - the buried treasure and the pearl of great price. Calls folk to rediscover it’s significance.

When I was a child a treasure was???? What was a treasure when you were a child? For me it was a new packet of crayons and a colouring in book. A toy gun or a metal tractor? A tree hut. These were all treasures. When I was fourteen I was in the local milk bar when my Father’s wrecked car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Buried Talent

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 12, 2015

In the parable of the buried talent, we learn that God has called us to be good stewards and faithful servants with our time, our talents, and our treasure.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #5: THE BURIED TALENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. AN EXAMPLE: “44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

God’s Lost And Found Department

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015

God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 3, 2023

When the rich young ruler comes to Jesus, we have a living example before the eyes of the disciples of the contrast. Here is someone willing to pay the price of spiritual discipline, yet someone who could not with childlike faith give his all to Christ.

What are some of the qualities that our present-day culture put’s value on? Our society values youth. The beauty industry capitalizes on the quest for the eternal youthfulness. They sell skin creams, facial packs, hair color and offer cosmetic surgery. It is all because people value ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Want My Baby To Live!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 10, 2004

When a man and woman have a divorce, this story of Solomon and the two hartots, is replayed. An earthly judge is asked to "cut the baby in half!"

Title: “I want my baby to live!” Introduction: God granted Solomon a prayer request. He asked for wisdom. God told him that he would be the wisest man to ever live. Following that time of prayer, Solomon is given an opportunity to use this wisdom. We have just read that story in the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001

The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Minion Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Like a good butler Minions are sometimes silent. Although there are no words recorded for Jesus' earthly father the impact he had was incredible

He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas and so he’s remembered. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is King?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 24, 2001

The Israelites decided that they needed an earthly king and when they got what they asked for it wasn’t so good. It still happens today.

Sunday Morning July 29, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM WHO IS KING? 1 SAMUEL 8 Introduction: 1. Who here likes to be in charge? You know, be in control of what happens! Almost all of us, if we are being honest, like to be in charge. 2. We face that problem in our church, in our work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist