Sermons on Earthly Treasures:

Christianity Is An Interactive Community Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

The earthly church is a community of believers. The community of Christians is entirely unique from all other religious gatherings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most people want to know God but want to do it outside the established church. Why do people have problems with the existing church? a. Scandals. b. Traditions. c. Dead music. d. Rules/legalism. e. Always asking for money. f. Ingrown/doesn’t reach out. 2. What do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle (Hebrews 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2024

What did the earthly tabernacle symbolize in Jesus and in heaven? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 9.

Was the earthly tabernacle a picture of heaven? Did Christ enter through the greater and more perfect tabernacle into heaven? Does the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse our conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said, "i Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life"

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 2, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most profound and transformative statements that Jesus made during His earthly ministry.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to explore one of the most profound and transformative statements that Jesus made during His earthly ministry. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

(A Place Called Calvary)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

THERE WE`RE MANY SPECIAL PLACES THAT PLAYED A PART IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS EARTHLY LIFE

Luke 23:33 (KJV) 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN -A METHODIST NOD -AND A SANTIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Willing To Give PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Explore the cost of following Jesus, the value of our possessions, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that may feel a little uncomfortable, but it's important because it challenges us and gives us a fresh perspective on our lives. We're going to look at Mark 10:17-27, where a wealthy young man asked Jesus about eternal life. You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Stewardship

What King Is This (Christ The King) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 23, 2007

I prepared this sermon for "Christ The King" Sunday - the Sunday after Thanksgiving and just prior to Advent (Christmas Season). What King is this? The King who laid down His life for His subjects!

What King Is This? Luke 23:33-43 Introduction (Adapted from www.churchyear.net) Today we celebrate to coming of Christ, our King. That is what the season of Advent – Christmas – is really all about. It is a time when we remember the time of His coming to earth in the form of a child. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian Church

The Harvest Is Coming

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 29, 2025

Matthew 13: 24-30 is a parable that Jesus spoke. A Parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. What Jesus is doing in the parables is taking some aspect of the actions of God and comparing that to something that is earthly so we can come to some understanding of the purposes of God.

In the Parable of the Weeds, we are told a story about a man who did evil against another man and the way he did this was through planting weeds in the man’s garden. The seeds of grain grew, but so did the weeds that the evil man had planted. Jesus may have used this example because the hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genereous: Discovering The Generous Character Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 4, 2011

If you examine the Bible from Genesis to Revelation we find that again and again God is giving. He is generous in creation, salvation, and sanctification. If His character is so generous shouldn't ours be? God is lavishly generous as we identifiy with

Intro: What is it that will cause us as Christians, followers of Christ to give in a manner that glorifies God? It will not be capital campaigns, it will not be gimmicks. Instead it will be when we understand the depths of God’s character and His goal to spread His kingdom by seeking and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 22, 2006

truths on temptation

Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Oscar Wilde said, “I can resist anything but temptation.” He also said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” As Christians we must learn how to overcome temptation. Josh Billing was right when he said, “One-half the trouble of this life can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Awe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores seeking wisdom and understanding over material wealth, recognizing sin's root, reclaiming awe of God, and transforming through spiritual growth.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather not just as a community, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this place, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We come with hearts open, ready to be filled with the wisdom of God's Word. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Topics: Transformation, Awe Of God

The Spices Of Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 11, 2022

We are entering a climax of the end-time church and we need the anointing that comes with the call which is is given through the unction of the Holy Spirit.There is a price to pay for the anointing and the higher the anointing, the more we will need his divine guidance in our life and ministry.

SCRIPTURAL REFERANCES (Luke 4:18) (18) "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23, Romans 8:14-16, Galatians 5:22-25, Luke 4:18, 1 John 2:27, James 5:14, Psalm 45:7, 2 Corinthians 1:20-21, Exodus 30:22-25, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 23, 2016

A chapel message for the funeral of an elderly woman who knew the Lord.

As we gather in the presence of the Lord, I want to talk just a little bit about looking beyond our circumstances and looking into the future. Think along with me for a moment: That rusted wreck of a car in the junkyard was once new, shiny, sleek and desirable. Those clothes we threw away or gave ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Understand The Value/Worth Of Very Little Things?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2016

If we really VALUE and see the WORTH IN VERY LITTLE THINGS then promotion can be before us.... Never hate your littleness, TRUST GOD'S GREATNESS.

DO WE VALUE LITTLE THINGS? VERY LITTLE THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Los Tesoros Espirituales Perduran Para Siempre

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este mensaje fue preparado para un servicio conmemorativo trimestral que recuerda a los residentes de una comunidad de ancianos que fallecieron durante los meses anteriores.

«Al ver esto, Simón Pedro cayó de rodillas delante de Jesús y le dijo: —¡ Apártate de mí, Señor; soy un pecador!» (Lucas 5: 8). La respuesta de Pedro es una respuesta muy normal y natural a Dios. Es el resultado del asombro inspirado por Dios y de la ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:16-19

Denomination: United Methodist