Sermons on Hidden Treasure:

Staying The Course

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 16, 2018

Our text today finds the Apostle Paul on his way to Jerusalem. He is well aware of the animosity of the Jews toward him, and quite uncertain what his future will hold once he arrives.

TITLE: STAYING THE COURSE SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:24 I am honored to be here in this church as you celebrate the 98th year of God’s Grace and Favor upon the Love Joy Victory Temple COGIC. You are a pillar in this community as well as this City and we thank God for you. I honor the Angel of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

But it also means taking seriously the call to be living billboards for the glory of God in our lives.

Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:10 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-23-19 Prince Mongo As Americans, because of our history, we don’t have must trust in kings or queens. In the Revolutionary period, we threw off the shackles of the Sovereign of England and forged our own destiny – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Wise Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

4th in a sermons series on James dealing with the characteristics of wisdom.

“A Word for the Wise” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Year's Sermon

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The aim of the Book of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. The starting place in becoming a wise guy (or woman) is to treat God with reverence and awe.

How to Be a Wise Guy Happy New Year! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Not so good, huh? As the year unfolds before me, I often find it difficult to even remember what I resolved to do. I tell myself, “This year I’m going to turn over a new leaf. I’m going to start rooting for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Healing For Calloused Hearts Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.

Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 21, 2008

There are worldly kings trying to battle against the King of kings and His kingdom as demonstrated by Herod’s attempts to fight against the newborn king and His Kingdom. What can we learn from this battle between kings for our own lives today?

The King of kings The Battle between kings The purpose for the battle Selfish ambition vs. Sacrificial atonement The weapons of the battle Military might vs. Heavenly Help The results of the battle Empty & False victory vs. Eternal & Fulfilling Victory Slide I always love seeing the kids when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

The term "fear of the Lord" is not a popular one today.

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Text: 1 Peter 1:17-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and unhappy. He sent for his brother, a good-natured but rather indifferent prince. The king said to him, "I am a great sinner; I fear to meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Call for people to become true disciples

Introduction Has anyone heard of a man by the name of Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Bonhoeffer was born into a large family in Breslau, Poland in 1906. He became a German pastor, theologian, spy, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church, who was one of few Christian churches in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Enemy Knows Your Schedule

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Charismatic

The Tares Of The Field

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 23, 2023

God loves us so much that He is willing to allow the wicked to continue until the harvest or the day of judgment for our sake.

The Tares of the Field Mat 13:24-30, 36-43 As I was reading through the parable we’re dealing with today, a very well-known passage of scripture came to mind. Gen 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (2) The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

How To Deepen Your Insight - Mark 10:47-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

How do you increase your spiritual insight and find blind spots? Jesus answers that question in the account of blind Bartimaeus.

Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:47-52, Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

Time To Engage: "Prioritize To Jesus"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 12, 2025

Making Jesus our priority means that we’re putting Him first on our list. If our priority is Jesus, where we prioritize our lives to Him, then everything else falls into place. And to make Jesus our priority, we need to look to Jesus’s life and see what He prioritized.

Time to Engage: The Journey to Discipleship “Prioritize To Jesus” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AowWVNs98m0 Last week we began our new series entitled “Time of Engage” as we continue our vision that we’ve been called to undertake. And we looked at the overflowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:33, Luke 22:42, Ephesians 5:15-17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Go! And Live In The Freedom Of Truth - John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 7, 2025

Abiding in Jesus' teachings leads us to truth, and this truth grants us freedom. But what does it mean to remain faithful to His teachings? How does knowing the truth liberate us?

Go! And Live in the Freedom of Truth - John 8:31-32 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in John 8:31-32 (NLT): "Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 'You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 15:5-7, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 2:3-6, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:22, Galatians 5:1, Romans 10:9, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, John 15:8, John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Colossians 1:13, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Beggar

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 15, 2020

This message will help us have a Godly perspective of riches and wealth. It will encourage us to use our resources the way God intended for us to.

The Real ‘Beggar’ We live in a world where a majority of people gain their identity from their economic status. Their status in society is strangely directly proportional to the riches they possess. We do not undermine the value of money, as we are aware that this is essential for our day to day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:24, Luke 16:27, Luke 12:21  (view more)  (view less)