Sermons on Store Up Treasures:

Selling Out To God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus's Parable of Hidden Treasure teaches all-out commitment to the kingdom of God. Christianity is not a little add-on to our busy, selfish life. It is a call to something so valuable that we would give up everything else to have it.

Last week we began a message entitled “Valuing the Valuable.” That teaching led us to the Parable of the Treasure in Matthew 13:44. That is our text for today. There Jesus said, “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 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 2 Peter 1:3, Luke 12:1-22, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:19-34, Luke 14:25-33, Hebrews 4:2, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:1-23, Psalm 16:11, John 3:1-17, Proverbs 13:15, Psalm 90:1-17, Proverbs 4:1-27, Matthew 13:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Wisdom Brings True Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011

Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Do-Gooder

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Ted Bundy is well known for one thing; he was a serial killer. He was a nice looking young man and he favored killing pretty, dark-haired cheerleader type girls.

He would bludgeon his prey to death with blunt objects and was fond of raping and biting them. He was a clean-cut serial killer that confessed to 28 killings, but other estimates indicate that he brutally killed as many as 33 to 100 female victims during the 1970's. After numerous appeals, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011

We have lots of data stored up in our souls, but who know how to arrange it so it works as God intended—to form in us an accurate picture of God, life and all creations.

Review: Last Sunday I spent some time talking about Rubik’s Cube—the 3-D puzzle made up of 26 little cube-like parts faced off with a total of six colors. The puzzle is solved when each face of the cube is showing a solid color. That sounds easy until you try it. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

Jesus On Money, Part One: Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2025

What does it mean to be rich toward God?

Good morning. Please open your Bible to Luke 12. If you have ever listened to a sermon on money, or been at church where they did a series on stewardship, you might have heard a preacher say, ‘Jesus talked about money more than anything else.’ I’ve heard it. I may have even said it. There are a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas: Zacharias - Just Keep Quiet Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 7, 2012

A message about Zacharias and how he need to learn to be quit and listen to the Lord.

Note I used Jon Courson’s notes from e-sword’s Application Commentary on this passage plus the Preacher’s Commentary in Luke. Title: Christmas Characters Zacharias Theme: To show lessons learned from the life of Zacharias Text: Luke 1:1-80 Zacharias: Luk 1:1-20 Inasmuch as many have taken in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Church Of God

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 7, 2009

talks about how we can get wrapped up on worldly success and how to find our true identity in Christ.

Identity Theft – Stolen by “Success” Our identity can be Stolen by “Success” when our image of success is… …Driven by Performance – Look what I have done …Focused on Possessions – Look what I’ve got Our identity will be Successfully Secure when our image of success is… …Centered on Christ – Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

What is in store for us during the 1,000 year reign?

Men down through the ages have dreamed and planned for a golden age of perfect life. I contend that the scriptures have much to say about this golden age. There can be no doubt, but that Jesus is to come out victorious over Satan and sin. This age when “righteousness shall cover the earth as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Security Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 10, 2005

Where do you find unshakable security? Don’t you long for such a blessing? How would you like for God to know you, call you, justify you, sanctify you and glorify you? Here’s good news!

Our future glory is secured in God’s love. What does that say to you today? Read Romans 8:18-30 Did you ever hear of someone who couldn’t afford to retire? Well let me tell you something... Our Christian retirement is not only out of this world, it is completely paid in full and secure. Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Your Peace A Cover-Up?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Many people think they have peace but peace can be a coverup of the truth. True peace comes from God.

Introductory Considerations 1. The situation was not a good one for the people of Israel. Many of them, including the prophet Ezekiel had already been carried off to exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid seige to it. The people were prisoners in their own ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Give Up The Ship

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001

No matter the situation never abandon the ship.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning January 28, 2001 11:00 A. M. Intro: Storms come into our lives for several reasons, how we react in those situations reveals our faith and level of spiritual maturity. Core: In the book of acts we see how Paul reacts in a storm. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Child That Lit Up The World

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up And Get Dressed

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 13, 2005

God’s alarm clock is sounding "wake up" it is no longer time to sleep in sorrow joy is coming in the morning!

Wake Up and Get Dressed! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Romans 13:11-14 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Apostolic

"The Great Cover-Up” Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

2nd in 3 part series on marriage.

“THE GREAT COVER-UP” (Understanding our Roles in Marriage) EPHESIANS 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - Mona Lisa Smile - Chp. 24:1:30:20 - 1:32:45 - 2:25) It is obvious that Ms. Watson, played by Julia Roberts and Joan, played by Julia Stiles, have very different views on the role of a wife. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church