Sermons on Spiritual Treasures:

We Are God's Treasured Possession Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 1, 2015

Regardless of what we are going through, the truth is we are His Treasured Possession. Nothing can separate us from His great love. In this message, we will look at three things that will build up our value before God.

Scripture reading: Exodus 19:3-6 (NIV) "3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Treasures Of Wickedness Profit Nothing

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Mar 24, 2021

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

Introduction: Making A Name In the mid-1800s, Texas rancher Samuel Augustus Maverick refused to brand his cattle. When neighboring cowboys came upon a calf without a brand, they called it a “maverick.” The word entered the English language and came to refer to a person who takes an independent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-15, Psalm 37:25

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

The Parable Of The Lost Treasure Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

To gain His treasure we must give all.

(1) INTRODUCTION: "Again the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys the field." Matthew 13:44 What is this hidden treasure and how are we to possess it ? (2) Let us look at each section of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Proverbs 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure - Israel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 26, 2008

Let me say that the field is the world. The man is Christ Himself. The treasure is God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel.

MATT. 13:44 THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE - ISRAEL Today Lord willing, we’re going to talk for a little while about the “Hidden Treasure” that Jesus talks about here in Matt. 13: 44, so I want you to pay close attention. First of all let me remind us that a parable is an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

"Treasure That Can't Be Stolen"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 22, 2010

One of the powerful myths on which our society is based is that “we are what we own.” And it’s a cruel and oppressive myth! Deep down, we know it’s a lie, yet what a powerful influence it has all the same! Jesus has a word that counters this powerfu

Luke 12:22-34 “Treasure that can’t be Stolen” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I was speaking with someone a week or so ago. They were telling me about a lawyer, who left a high paying firm in order to provide legal help for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving God Your Treasure Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007

Sermon #3 in Stewardship series. This talks about why anything short of the full tithe is robbing God.

Stewardship Series #3 “Giving God Your Treasure” Malachi 3:6-12 One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi, who took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window. "Look out there," he said. The rich man looked into the street. "What do you see?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why You're Worthy

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

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

Treasure Hunting - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth and on the New Earth to come.

Scripture: Matthew 13:44; John 3:16-17; Luke 19:10 Theme: Dirt Sayings Title: Treasure Hunting – Jesus Style This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Discovering Jesus: The Treaure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2002

Jesus used the metaphors of treasure and a pearl to indicate the value of the Kingdom and lifestyle that He came to implement. If the Kingdom is everything that he said it was, we should not stop until we know what it is and how we can find it.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Today, we all have our search. If you are a normal human being, you are engaged in some kind search or quest this morning. It may be a place, a person, a purchase, a dream, an experience, a position, an achievement, or your first million, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Spiritual Apathy To Spiritual Awakening! Series

Contributed by Jeff Walton on Jul 3, 2001

It emphasizes how God points out the apathetic attributes of Israel.

Haggai: Lesson One § Student Handout Subject: Spiritual Apathy to Spiritual Awakening! ESTABLISH Study 1. The Relevance of Haggai’s Message for the Church today. A.Directed to God’s people some 2,500 years ago B.Haggai is one of the Post-Exilic prophets of the Restoration, the other two being ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Armor For Spiritual War

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001

Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about fighting the kind of war in this scripture. For, as Ephesians 6:10-12 says, it’s not a battle of flesh and blood, but of the spirit.

Spiritual Armor for Spiritual War "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." -- (Ephesians 6:12) Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist