Sermons on Fleeting Treasure:

Finding Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

This message looks at a great treasure - the kingdom of heaven. To some people, this treasure is so valuable they will choose to risk their life in finding it. But for others, they just ignore it and let it remain undiscovered.

Have you ever dreamed of finding buried treasure? When I was a child, I did. I read books on John Swift’s lost silver mine in eastern Kentucky. I panned for gold, and bought a metal detector and waded up and down the creek on our farm. I also hunted arrowheads and Indian artifacts. Why did I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Fragile Vessels Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

How God uses our human frailty to display His divine glory. Great power is from God, not from ourselves.

"Treasure in Fragile Vessels" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (NLT) - "We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding The Treasure Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Guarding the Gospel is not an option but a sacred duty entrusted to us by God.

"Guarding the Treasure of Faith" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NLT) - "Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Castles In The Sand

Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Jan 17, 2011

So many people now a days are storing treasures upon this earth. They are gathering things of the earth that will not have any meaning in the world to come. They are building their lives upon the sand or the things of this world when they should be build

BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SAND Matt. 7:24-27 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Where To Put Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 1, 2014

We can use what we have right now for eternal good, what has been done for the kingdom of God through the use of our treasures lasts for eternity!

July 27, 2014 Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry, Truth, Gospel, Treasure

Contributed by John Huyser on Feb 8, 2023

Feeling always seeks something in itself; but faith keeps itself occupied with what Jesus is.… When feeling says, In myself, I am sinful; I am dark; I am weak; I am poor; I am sad, let faith say, In Christ, I am holy; I am light; I am strong; I am rich; I am joyful.

It was 1848 when Andrew Murray was ordained into the Dutch Reformed Church. With a remarkable 60-year ministry, he was one of the first Dutch Reformed pastors in South Africa following France’s colonial exit. He pastored four churches, wrote over 250 books, and established what is now today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The Bible compares our life to many things so that we may realize how short it is and how important it is for us to number our days.

Intro: The Bible compares our life to many things so that we may realize how short it is and how important it is for us to number our days (i.e., to plan for our life well) so we will have a good influence on the world for Christ. To show us how short our life is, God compares our life to nine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: *other

God's Treasure - Our Security Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Webster Defines SECURITY – as the freedom from risk or danger, the freedom from anxiety or something that makes us feel safe. SO WHERE DO WE FIND OUR SECURITY? There is only one place – In the arms of God This is the 2nd in a 3 part series from Romans

INTRODUCTION, A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the church gym. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of frustration. A $900 set of golf ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Obsession Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009

OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2016

It is not enough to have great potential or show great promise. It is what you do with that potential that makes all the difference. A good beginning does not guarantee a good end. End your life well, to the glory of God.

Whatever we start, do it well and end it well. Put your heart in it and do a good job. It is more important how we end than how well we start. • This is so true of Saul’s life. He started well, but did not end well. • We are going to read about his death today (1 Sam 31), and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-7, 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Are We Searching For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017

A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

“What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Treasures Endure Forever

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for a quarterly memorial service remembering residents of a senior living community who had passed away during the previous months.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord’” (Luke 5:8). Peter’s response is a very normal and natural ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

Eternity And Our Fleeting Lives: A Transformed Perspective Psalm 90:2-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Psalm 90:2-4 reminds us of the eternal nature of God and our transient existence.

Eternity and Our Fleeting Lives: A Transformed Perspective Psalm 90:2-4 Introduction: Today, we dive into the profound words of Psalm 90:2-4, which remind us of the eternal nature of God and our transient existence. As we meditate on these verses, we will explore three key points that will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2-4, Psalm 90:2, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 90:3, Genesis 3:19, James 4:14, Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational