Sermons about Earthy Treasures

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

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Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007

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What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Treasure Pipeline Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2007

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The "health and wealth" doctrine is a heresy. But it uses many sound Biblical truths in its false teaching. Do you know what one basic truth they’ve left out?

OPEN: Ray Stedman shared the true story of a man who lived in Houston that received a letter from a large international radio broadcast seeking support from Christians for their broadcasting. They sent out a letter - the kind that is double-spaced, every sentence is a paragraph, and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Treasure Principle

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006

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This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

“The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

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We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

[Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 29, 2006

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1 of 4 messages. A series on stewardship and the importance of investing our treasure in that the eternal instead of the temporal.

Treasure Principles Buried Treasure October 29, 2006 Money is a huge deal in life Treasure Principles A man in a bar sees a friend at a table drinking by him self. Approaching the friend he comments, “You look terrible, what’s the problem?” “My mother died in June,” he said, “and left my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Seekers

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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Treasure seekers who seek first the kingdom of God find His kingdom to be more than they could ever imagine. When filled by God, they are ready to share out of the abundance of what they have received.

TREASURE SEEKERS Matthew 6:19- 34 I hope the kids are excited about this year’s VBS. It is called Treasure Cove and the goal is to inspire kids to be treasure seekers, not for the treasures this world has to offer, but for the treasure that will never spoil or rot – an intimate relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Holiness

Jars Of Treasure

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 11, 2008

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We are earthen vessels in whom God lives and through whom God is seen.

Title: Jars of Treasure Text: II Corinthians 4:7-12 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” in whom God lives and through whom God is seen. A steward is someone entrusted with the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. (Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priceless Treasure

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 16, 2008

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This sermon was developed when the big question was brought to my attention. What is Truth?

“Priceless Treasure” Text: John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Proverbs 23:23 “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Introduction: Pilate ask the question when Jesus was on trial; “What is truth?” There are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: *other

Treasures And Traders

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2008

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Examining and applying the two parables of Matthew 13:44-46

Treasures and Traders Text: Matthew 13:44-46 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In this passage, Jesus is teaching us about the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew is the only one who uses the phrase, “kingdom of heaven,” the other gospels us the phrase, “kingdom of God.” Basically there is no difference in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Treasure Is You

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

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You are God’s greatest treasure!

The Treasure is You Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: · Show treasure box · What treasure would you like to be in the chest? · Chest contains God’s greatest treasure Body: · Show ultrasound picture of my daughter o Discuss · Read Psalm 139:13 – 16 · Made in the image of God o What does that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

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Part 15:Sermon on the Mount Series - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth...but in Heaven.

The Great Commission Part 15 – Sermon on the Mount – Treasures in Heaven Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 28, 2008

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This sermon presents the salvation of national Israel as part of God’s prophetic plan

The Hidden Treasure Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: We turn now to the fifth in this series of Kingdom Parables, and interestingly this parable marks a turning point in Jesus’ discourse. So far He has been detailing the development of Christendom, showing how the world is largely unfavourable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming The Treasure Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

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Isaiah 33:5-6 says that the fear of the Lord is the key to the treasure of having God’s favor.

February 22, 2009 “Claiming the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 Definition of Fear of the Lord The fear of God in which godliness consists is the fear which constrains (compels or powerfully produces) adoration and love. It is the fear which consists in awe, reverence, honor and worship. It is the reflex ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To The Treasure Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

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God has wonderful treasures for us.

February 15, 2009 “Key to the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 I. He dwells on High Isaiah 40:12-31 (New International Version) 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

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