Sermons on Spiritual Treasures:

What You're Tied To Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012

Sermon #2 It teaches that Your choices are determined by your values.

What You’re Tied To Matthew 6:19-21 Last week I started a series of sermons called, “More than Survivors”… raising your kids to be more than just survivors in this world… raising them to be victorious, winners, and champions. Our example was Moses and how his mother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

What You Believe Must Determine Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Buried Treasure 2. Where Can I Meet Christ? 3. Treasure Untold 4. Believing Determines Life 5. Treasure Discovered 6. What We Believe Must Determine Life

Buried Treasure found > VIDEO - Published on Feb 26, 2014 CBS morning news - A Northern California couple found $10 million worth of rare coins dating back to the 1800's while hiking on their property. - Think how this changed their lives 1. Buried Treasure - Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Pirate's Life For Me Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. Matthew 13: 44-46

This weeks sermon is about the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. We may think that these things have nothing for us, after all, who actually believes in hidden treasures these days? I mean, really? Stories of gold coins and jewels in shipwrecks, or hidden by someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Can God Do Great Things Through Someone Like Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 6, 2018

A look at why it's ok that we are merely "jars of clay."

A Picture Of Us And God: We are the plain pot; Christ is the magnificent flower. - 2 Corinthians 4:7. Living This Truth Out: 1. It’s ok to admit your shortcomings. - 2 Corinthians 4:7 – “jars of clay.” 2. Accept that you’re the plain pot and Christ is the magnificent flower. - 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

But God Will Redeem Me Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020

Malcolm Forbes was attributed to say, "The one who dies with the most toys wins." Herein is the problem, he who dies with the most toys still dies, then what? What do we have in store for all eternity? But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave!

But God … God intervenes in the history and in the affairs of man. We don’t always agree or understand with what God does, but God’s ways and our ways are different, God’s thoughts and our thoughts are different. Isaiah 55:8–9 (NKJV) 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:15, Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

For This New Year, Seek First The Kingdom

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 19, 2023

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness." In this New Year, let's make this our motivation or "driving purpose." The information our Lord shared is just as good today as it was when He walked this earth.

(Based on a message preached January 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO, but is not an exact transcription) Introduction: Good morning to you all and Happy New Year plus a few days! You know, I had planned on preaching from a different text this morning but I believe the Lord nudged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Using Money To Direct Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 25, 2022

Jesus tells us not to store up treasure on earth but to store up treasure in heaven. Doing that is certainly a much better investment! But an even bigger reason to do that is that where we put out treasure directs our hearts.

We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount and today we’re having the last talk in the series for the time being. Today, I’m going to focus on the first three verses of today’s passage, verses 19-21, and one phrase in particular. In v.19, Jesus says, ‘DON’T store up treasure on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God Not Gold

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023

Sickening to watch people wear surplus of gold on their neck, yardstick to measure success should be exemplary character and strong mind rather than gold and wealth.

TRUST GOD NOT GOLD Job 31:24 “If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security,’…..then these also would be sins to be judged, for I would have been unfaithful to God on high.” There is a kind of obsession for gold these days, in places like South India gold and diamonds ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship According To Wise Men

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 23, 2023

When these magi came to worship, they did not worship on the cheap. Their worship cost them something. The wise men gave to Jesus in 3 important ways. They gave of their Time, their Treasure, and their Trust.

Matthew 2:1-12 NKJV “Worship According to Wise Men” December 24, 2023 As we learn how the wise men worship the Lord 2000 years ago, they reveal certain characteristics of worship that should also be true in our own worship today. Their Worship Was Intentional. These men came to Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Spiritual Fathers And Building Up On Our Spiritual Heritage

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE

REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE MUST REMEMBER AND FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE OF OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS 2. THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS IS FAITHFUL FROM ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2013

The gift of our treasure

1 Timothy 6:6-10 (p. 831) December 15, 2013 Introduction: There is an amazing story in the book of Acts that takes place right after Stephen’s stoning and during the time Saul is persecuting the church. This persecution caused many of the disciples to run for cover, to be scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Niche

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Treasures that last for eternity

Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: 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, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: True Treasure And True Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to pursue true treasure by setting minds on, and holding onto, things of God versus letting unholy things of the world get hold of and own us.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IX: TRUE TREASURE DERIVES FROM INSIGHT INTO TRUE PLEASURE “My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for especially gratifying, delightful experiences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 17, 2001

A sermon that encourages the Christian to rebuild the important areas that are to be found in a Christian life.

Nehemiah 1:1-4 “Does Anybody Care about Me” There was once a man who had been put into a prison as a prisoner of war. He thought that at any moment his comrades would come and retrieve him but that never happened. Instead he spent day after day in that prison with a floor of mostly dirt and the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Desertion And What To Expect Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 27, 2001

Message about the steps leading up to spiritual desertion and how God responds.

“Spiritual Desertion and What to Expect” Hosea 2:2-13 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 28, 2001 Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; for she is not my wife and I am not her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight and her adulteries from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist