Sermons on Treasure Hunt:

Wise Words To Pray

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 29, 2012

1. You comprehend me (vs. 1-6). 2. You guide & guard me (vs. 7-12). 3. You formed & fashioned me (vs. 13-16). 4. I treasure your thinking of me (vs. 17-18). 5. Your enemies are my enemies (vs. 19-22). 6. Lord, keep searching & steering me (vs. 23-24)

Wise Words to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 5, 2012 *Do you want a better prayer life? -- I’m sure all of us would say, “Yes!” *Well this Psalm can help us, because it was written by a man after God’s own heart. David had a wonderful prayer life, and he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Atmosphere Of Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 9, 2018

Many Christians believe they are "faith people" when in reality they are living in more unbelief than they are faith. This message looks at the one thing causes us to be "faith people" or people who are living in unbelief.

You are the blessed of the Lord and I want to say something on the frontend for you to remember as we go through the message. You often hear “God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.” How many of you have heard that? It’s not true. You see, we are born ordinary. We are born with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37, Proverbs 18:20-21, Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43, Mark 9:14-24, Mark 2:1-11, Acts 14:8-10, Matthew 9:27-31, James 5:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tending Your Garden Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2012

God created man and planted a garden for him in Eden. What lessons can I learn about what God expects of me from what God did for Adam?

Someone once wrote a poem about their garden: "Our radishes are puny things; Our peas and beans are dying; And as for the potatoes, well, those things aren't even trying And that's the way our garden grows - I tell myself, "Who needs it?" But down inside, it hurts to have it bite the hand... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 46 - Be A Wise Steward Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2025

The secret to the tremendous growth of the early church was their unity and generosity. God has blessed us to be a blessing. May we be wise stewards who will use worldly wealth for godly purposes and invest for eternity.

Today’s meditation is based on Acts 4:32, “The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had.” (GNB) Those of us who have been born again as children of God, and have the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Matthew 6:20-21, Acts 2:45, Luke 16:9, Acts 4:37, Acts 5:1, Matthew 6:1-2, Acts 5:2-3, Hebrews 11:6, John 14:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Word To The Wise On Finding Your Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2013

One man once asked a number of important men: "What is the meaning of life", and nobody seemed to have an answer. But Proverbs 16 does. What does this passage tell us about living a life that is fulfilling and filled with God's blessings?

OPEN: I’d like you to sing the first verse of Amazing Grace with me: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. This morning, I want to focus on one phrase in that great hymn: I once was lost, but now I’m ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 11, 2012

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. So what do you have? What blessings has God given you? And are those blessings the same as what David speaks of in this Psalm? The answers may surprise you.

OPEN: Years ago, there was a popular song called “Big Yellow Taxi”, by Joni Mitchell. In the chorus was this memorable line: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s gone.” You don’t know what you’ve got… till it’s gone. You know, there is so much in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Is "i Am" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2020

Jesus said He was the "I AM." What does that mean to us and what can it mean for our lives?

OPEN:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K80pozOfrU&fbclid=IwAR0T8oXzHhv4JoeIWzW6HuZ4lpgU4FNNRs3uyRJEGmyb2JW_7h9f0LDRCYE (thru time-stamp 2:27 “indescribable”) (The script of the video is from the sermon “That's My King” by S.M. Lockridge, which says “The Bible says my King, He's the King ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, John 8:58-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Tried To Control Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2018

How did Peter go from being the guy who declared "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God" to being the guy who said "Nope! I don't know the man?"

OPEN: There's a famous poem named “Footprints” that you can find on posters, paintings and even small cards that people will put in the Bibles. It has a powerful message of hope and comfort, and it goes like this: “One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord, across ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malachi Chapter 3 Has Nothing To Do With The False Prosperity Doctrine – Nothing Whatever (In The Jude Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The preachers of the “health and wealth” teaching - the "prosperity doctrine", love this chapter in Malachi but they are totally wrong in the exegesis. They use this chapter to rake in money from people. False teachers lead people into a desire for greed and then scam money from them.

MALACHI CHAPTER 3 HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FALSE PROSPERITY DOCTRINE – NOTHING WHATEVER This message has been placed in the JUDE series because Balaam is very much to the fore. Balaam was a focus in Jude’s letter. The preachers who subscribe to the “health and wealth” teaching otherwise known ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12, Leviticus 25:18, Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 7:12-14, Deuteronomy 28:10-13, Deuteronomy 30:15-16, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Galatians 2:10, Romans 15:25-27, Hebrews 11:36-38, Philippians 4:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility, Yielding, Surrender

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 28, 2019

A humble heart is the bedrock of any meaningful relationship with God.

Humility, Yielding, Surrender Throughout scripture we see a truth that is the bedrock of our relationship with God: a humble heart. It’s a heart that finds joy in yielding and surrendering its will and desires to God’s will and desires. Sadly, this doesn’t appeal to many in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 34:27, 1 Peter 5:5-7, James 4:6-7, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 8:32-34, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 23:26, Luke 6:45, Matthew 18:1-4, Psalm 19:14, John 5:30, Acts 9:4-6, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Proverbs 8:13, Psalm 119:89, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 138:2, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:16-17, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teacher's Pet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2018

I want to be Jesus' teacher's pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert - it has to do with how I treat people I don't like)

OPEN: A great scholar was once asked about a young man who was in his class. The person said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The scholar just smiled sadly and said, "Well, he may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” What was that scholar saying? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2015

Moses was sent by God to free His people from slavery and he is a model for us who are sent by God to free people from their slavery of sin. What can we learn from what God gave Moses for his task and how can we use those tools effectively?

There’s the story of the college professor who always began his first day of class at the University dramatically telling his students he could prove that God did not exist. Looking up toward the ceiling he would say, "God if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall A Man Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022

If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

(This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting The Need Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

In this final part of the series in Philippians, we’re commanded to share with others because we care about others.

Meeting the Need Phil. 4:14-23 Illus. (unknown source) Little Kevin and Ryan were playing wonderfully together, when they suddenly began fighting over a particular toy. “I had it first.” No, I did.” It’s mine. No, it’s mine.” Their mother, seeing an opportunity to teach them about sharing, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tug Of Heaven Is Growing Stronger Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2022

If you are walking at a distance from the Lord, then the tugging on you is worldly based The world tugs on the carnal Christian. They who walk closely with God, welcome God’s tugging. The message looks at heaven's tug to be home with the Lord. We also look at death.

THE TUG OF HEAVEN IS GROWING STRONGER INTRODUCTION “When you feel the tug on the line, pull it up.” That order could fit many situations but it would be effective for raising ore in a bucket from a mine shaft. One below fills the bucket, and when the tug is felt then the one above pulls up the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-25, Psalm 31:15, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 116:15, 2 Corinthians 5:5-9, Hebrews 11:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational