Sermons on Treasure In Clay Pots:

Honouring God With Our Treasure

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 22, 2013

“Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on” Mark 12:43-44

Theme: Honouring God with our treasure Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Mark 12:41-44 Giving is an attitude that is contrary to our fleshly nature. The flesh is a way of thinking that is contrary to the Word of God and it has been said that the last part of us to be converted is our pocket. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are God's Treasured Possession Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 31, 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

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

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

Treasure & The Loving Guard

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019

A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Hidden Treasures (Mother) People

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2020

We are blessed if we discuss the treasure hidden in our families and in people. Mothers must learn the value of investing in the children. Invest in people.

HIDDEN TREASURES… (People) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 13:45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. The question is not how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hosea 8:7, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

God wants us to take care of things that he has given us, but he also wants us to take care of other people, especially the poor. Sometimes that means we have to sell what we have and give the money to the poor.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you have a favourite toy or piece of clothing? How do your treat it? Do you take care of it or are you rough with it? All of us have things that we have to take care of especially if we have received it as a gift. Do you know someone else who have given us things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

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

I Want Treasures In Heaven!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 14, 2025

Jesus tells us in Luke 12:22-34 to stop being so anxious about life's ups and downs. God takes care of us even when it is difficult to see.

I Want Treasures in Heaven! Luke 12:22-34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 12:22 And He said to His disciples, “For this reason I tell you, do not worry about your life, as to what you are to eat; nor for your body, as to what you are to wear. 23 “For life is more than food, and the body is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Eternal Treasures From Mothers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What have your moms or grandmothers taught you? Many of you here are going to be future moms and grandmothers. What are you going to teach your children and grand kids?

Illustration: So, why did God make Mothers? Well, here is how some 2nd graders answered the following questions: 1.Q: Why did God make mothers? The top answers: ''Mostly to clean the house'' and ''to help us out of there when we were getting born.'' 2. Q: Why did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Your Treasure Lies

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 14, 2025

But Jesus, with divine wisdom, sees beyond the surface conflict to the heart issue that threatens both brothers: greed. In response, He tells one of His most sobering parables, a story that cuts through our material obsessions and calls us to examine where we place our trust and hope.

The scene opens with a dispute over inheritance - a matter as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago. But Jesus, with divine wisdom, sees beyond the surface conflict to the heart issue that threatens both brothers: greed. In response, He tells one of His most sobering parables, a story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Cyrus The Great Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2022

Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire.

Cyrus the Great Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire. Born: *Anshan, Iran, 600 BC Died: December 4, 530 BC, (aged 70) the *Syr Darya Full name: Cyrus II of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009

We examine the two paralell parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. These are two parables that Jesus uses to describe what God’s kingdom is like.

The Parables of Jesus The Value of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 June 7, 2009 Here in a brief three verses Jesus gives us two parables. Although they are not identical both teach us about God’s kingdom in similar fashion. They are intended to teach us the value of God’s kingdom. These parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

A sermon on stewardship

Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Absolutely Priceless

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Being part of the kingdom of heaven, being a disciple of Jesus Christ, is worth whatever sacrifice one has to make

DAN: Hi, Ryan, is there something I can do for you? RYAN: Oh, no, but there is something I can do for you! DAN: What's that? RYAN: Well, I am holding in my hand a ticket for the Packer/Viking game at the dome on Monday night, December 20. DAN: Oh, wow! Are you serious? RYAN: Yep. DAN: Boy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist