Sermons on Treasure Hunt:

Missions - The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009

8 Point Message with each point building off the word "MISSIONS" as an acrostic - Used originally as a Faith Promise (Missions) message.

Today, we are going to take some time to focus on something that I believe is at the very core, or heartbeat of God, and it is Missions. I will be sharing some scripture throughout this message which will bring out this fact, and also will be encouraging each of us to make it our prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer To Grow On Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Sediments Exactly

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

We must be in the Word of the Lord regularly to renew our joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Psalm 30:1 – 5 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #705 “It is Well with My Soul” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Misinterpretation/Misrepresentation: It's All About Truth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 7, 2008

This series focuses on how we deceive ourselves and subsequently others. Part 1 focuses on how we are deceived by our five senses.

Misinterpretation; Misrepresentation: It’s About The Truth Scripture: Galatians 2:20; John 16:13; Genesis 27 Introduction I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Questions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008

ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-46

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Somebody To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2011

God wants us to bring other people to Jesus. How can we do it? 1. Find ways to be a friend (vs. 1-3) 2. Carry your corner of the load (vs. 3) 3. Break through the barriers (vs. 2-5) 4. Magnify the Master (vs. 5-12)

Bring Somebody to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 11, 2009 *How did you become a Christian? -- Every believer has a unique story, your own story of how God worked in your life to help you trust in Jesus. *But all of our stories have this thing in common: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Beast Within Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 15, 2013

Despite all the high qualifications David already possessed, God is going to train him. So God causes David's skills to be recognized & brings David from the sheep fold into the king's court to further development his God given calling. God will then fur

The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 16: 14-23 TAMING THE BEAST WITHIN Let me quickly give you some background as we get started on the early years of David, a man after God's own heart. David has just been anointed Israel's king because Saul had shown himself unworthy of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The Go-Between! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Our great need for a mediator is met in the work of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on Job's realization of this need and points us to every person's need for a mediator.

I want to know Jesus, don’t you? I want to see Him from different angles. I want to hear Him described by different people. I want to see the different ways He has touched other people. Today we begin a series of messages for the month that will have us looking at Jesus – only ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy New Year - Jacob's Way

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2008

Using the story of Jacob and Esau, we show that the only way to have a better life (or in this case a better New Year) is by facing God to find out who you really are in Him! And then turning your trust over to Him.

Someone once describe insanity as doing something the exact same way over and over again, but each time expecting to get a totally different result. Most people use that exact same method when it comes to wanting a better life; they continually live in the hope of things getting better, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: *other

The Little Fox Of Sloth Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014

The danger of laziness has been detrimental to many a saint of God.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Proverbs 10:4-5 KJV He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. [5] He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving: The Story The Textbooks No Longer Tell

Contributed by Gene Keith on Nov 18, 2012

American History has become so distorted that children in Public Schools no longer have any understanding of the who the Pilgrims were,why they came to America, and the truth abot the first Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING: THE STORY THE NEW TEXTBOOKS REFUSE TO TELL MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I grew up in Tarpon Springs and attended a public school. I believe I learned more about Thanksgiving from school than I did in church. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Part 8 How The Good-News Affects Christ-Followers Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

When Paul came to Ephesus in Acts 19, the city was locked in a stronghold of pagan superstition. But within two years of ministry in Ephesus, Satan’s stronghold was crumbling.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 7 Dr. Tom Bartlett August 11, 2019 Acts 19:21-41 OUTLINE How the Good-News affects Christ-followers Acts 19:21-41 (ESV) THE GOSPEL HAS A PROFOUND AFFECT ON . . . How we think about money Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia ...read more

Denomination: Other

David Spares Saul's Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2019

First Samuel 24:1-22 shows us God's constraint of his servant in the establishment of his kingdom.

Scripture David’s journey to throne of Israel was a difficult one. The current king, Saul, was jealous of God’s anointed one—David—and wanted to kill him. Though initially fearful of Saul, David’s trust in God grew, and in his sovereign, providential care of him. We see this again as David spares ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed