Sermons on San Mateo 6:19:

Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010

How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Rewarded In Full

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010

Jesus tells us how to live heavenly kingdom lives with instructions that keep us on track.

In Matthew 6 the word “Father” occurs twelve times. Matthew presents God as our Father over and over again stressing it and awakening us to the relationship God wants to have with us through Jesus Christ, His son. In fact, Matthew ends with the great commission where Jesus tells the apostles to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

21 Days Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2011

We need to have a biblical understanding of 3 spiritual disciplines giving, prayer and fasting so that we practice these disciplines and attain spiritual changes in our hearts and lives.

Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: 21 Days For many they have started their fast. We are basing our called fast for a fresh Breath of Heaven in 2011 from the Lord. Scripture Text: Joel 1:14 14Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

In 1952 Patti Page recorded a song written Bob Merrill that asked this question, “How much is that doggy in the window?” The lyrics of the song are quite catchy and the little arf, arf scattered throughout the song is quite cute. However, when examined closely the lyrics reflect an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire Of Our Heart

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

In 1934 America was in a depression that many of you lived through first hand. The stock market had crashed in 1929 and millions of workers were jobless. Creativity took over as industrious citizens tried to find ways to feed themselves and their families. There was a rather creative fellow from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Heart Of The Matter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 22, 2011

A sermon about not allowing money and stuff control you.

Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanoga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Putting First Things Last

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 18, 2010

It's common sense that we should put first things first but many times we end up putting first things last.

Bunbury Wed pm 18/08/10 “Putting first things last” Intro: *** A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a buck. "Where's Harry? His friends asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

For What Do You Work?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Work we must in this world but let us not work for this world! Work in this world not only as if for the Lord but always for the Lord and for things eternal.

For What Do You Work? 08/23/09 AM Text: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction I had a conversation recently with Sister Meredith, it was really just an idle chat after class one Wednesday evening. I had made the observation that for her every night was Friday night as she was now on her summer break from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Wants It All

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 14, 2011

Are you giving everything to God?

October 16, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Subject: Priorities Title: He Wants It All I have been preaching in past weeks about how to improve on your relationship with God. I know that I am on the same page with God in this – if you are going to call yourself a Christian it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Mount: Treasure Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount about our treasure

Title: Treasure and the Heart Theme: Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Open: John 3:30 “He must increase, I must decrease” “He must become greater, I must become lesser” NIV Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Rooting Out Worry

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 31, 2011

Worry is a universal problem. Everyone of us struggles with worry. We may worry about different things, but we all worry. We can be going on with life as usual, minding our own business, and then suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, worry rears its ugly he

Purpose: To show the folly of worry and how to avoid it. Aim: I want the listener to discover sinful heart issues that cause worry. INTRODUCTION: Worry is a universal problem. Everyone of us struggles with worry. We may worry about different things, but we all worry. Just because we all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - So Are You Saying God Wants Me To Be Poor? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2010

Now here’s a passage that many Christians use to say that we ought to live in poverty and give away everything we own to the poor. Or the watered down version says that we should never be rich, only just earn enough money to live.

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - SO ARE YOU SAYING GOD WANTS ME TO BE POOR? I’ve never had all that much money in my life. Still don’t. But I’ve never lived in poverty either. I remember being down to I think $10 in our account. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be rich, but mostly all I want is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – Can’t I Serve God And Have Money Too? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you own.”

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – CAN’T I SERVE GOD AND HAVE MONEY TOO? The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational