Sermons on Treasured Memories:

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Leaving Mine

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009

A sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 on treasures and riches (Outline taken from Executable Outlines by Mark Copeland)

Evening Service for 9/20/2009 Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction: A woman met a friend of her father’s who had not seen him for many years. The woman’s father was a devout Christian, so she found great joy in telling his old acquaintance about her dad’s trust in the Lord, and the way he faced suffering, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridle Your Tongue!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015

Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Soul Winning

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jan 15, 2019

The greatest treasure in heaven, hell, and here on earth is a soul. What are you doing to take souls with you to heaven?

I. The greatest treasure in heaven is a soul. The only thing God values is a soul. Why are souls so precious to God? Since every human being has free-choice, a soul who chooses to love God is infinitely cherished by Him. Despite the golden streets, beautiful mansions, gemstone foundations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Ezekiel 18:20, John 3:16, Psalm 49:6-8, 1 John 1:7, Proverbs 11:30, 2 Corinthians 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Imperfect People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2016

We hold a holy treasure in clay pots, but that's all that's needed to share the gospel and honor God.

2 Corinthians 4:1-15 “Imperfect People” INTRODUCTION Many illustrations are used to explain the deep truths of God’s grace and our lives as Christians. In the thirteenth chapter of Matthew Jesus explains to his disciples that God’s kingdom is like a mustard seed (vs. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say I Am, Part 2: Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 23, 2023

There are two big differences between the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl that could change how you understand them.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 13. This is page 769 in the Pew Bibles. We are continuing our series within the series called “Who do you say I am?” The title comes from something that happened in Matthew 16. Jesus was with his disciples in a place called Caeserea Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-9, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

"Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be” (Matthew 6:19-21).

WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP? MATTHEW 6:19-33 1. “The proper management of our time, talents and treasures for the glory of God. 2. What are other names for a steward? a. Baseball player: agent. b. Your money: financial planner. c. Buying a house: realtor. d. Corporation: CEO or COO. Today’s lesson asks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 10, 2020

As human beings, we have five basic senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Of these, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. As God’s people, we are to emit the fragrance of Christ wherever we are.

All of us know, as human beings, we have five basic senses - Sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of hearing, sense of smell and sense of taste. Of these five senses, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. Certain smells are nostalgic. When you smell that particular thing, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21, Revelation 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Day To Remember

Contributed by Nathan Hall on May 23, 2002

There are four very important things that the Bible tells us about Christ we can remember this Memorial Day.

“A Day To Remember” 2 Timothy 2:7-8 2 Timothy 2:7-8 “7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel…” ______________________________________________ As you well know, this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honor Whom Honor Is Due

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 21, 2004

On Memorial Day Weekend we remember and we ask, "Am I giving honor to whom Honor is due?

GIVE HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE TEXT: Romans 13:1-10 DISCUSSION: 1. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second request?” the rabbi asked. “I want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Becomes Us

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A Memorial Day Sermon dealing with death in relation to our need for God’s salvation from Psalm 90.

Death Becomes Us Scripture: Psalm 90 Introduction: Memorial day – not morbid – but realistic. Dead people’s day = My birthday. Latest statistic from USA Today – 100% Mortality Rate world-wide still. All people die. How we respond to death says much about our understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers For Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overwhelming Or Overcoming? It Depends

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2008

Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.

If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Were Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Many people in the Bible seem to carry with them the constant memory of their roots. It reminds him of the goodness and grace of God.

Ephesians 2:11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: *other

The Tenderness Of God - Philippians 2:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 23, 2022

Can you think of specific examples of Jesus' tenderness with you? Those memories are crucial for church life.

For an audio version of this sermon, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com Philippians 2:1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1