Sermons on Treasured Things:

Parables Of The Treasure And Pearl Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl - 6 The Holy Grail of the world of Physics is to discover “the theory of everything” • Physicists recognize there are powerful forces of nature at work governing the dynamics of our universe • There is light, gravity, electromagnetic waves, matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Treasure Of God- Buried

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 3, 2014

To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit.

To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit Col 2:2-3 ...That they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are NIV hidden all the treasures of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasuring God's Grace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

We live with the knowledge that we sin; we often assume we're getting away with it. In reality, we've just never been caught - or have we?

“Treasuring God’s Grace” 2 Sam. 11:26-12:14 The question on the job application read, “Have you ever been arrested?” The applicant printed the word “No” in the space. The next question was a follow-up to the first; it asked, “Why?” So this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 29, 2012

Belief in God's sacrificial love opens the window to eternal life.

“Treasuring God’s Sacrifice” John 3:1-21 Sometimes getting fresh air into our home or office is pretty simple. All we need to do is open the window. Nicodemus and Jesus were working on a project; it was called eternal life. As John describes their encounter he teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- What Are You Treasuring? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #6 in the Sermon on the Mount series deals with Matt. 6:19-34 where Jesus compares treasuring the world with treasuring heaven.

The Sermon on the Mount #6 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – What are you Treasuring? Matthew 6:19-34 CHCC: October 14, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus said, Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Earthen Vessels

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 4, 2006

God could have commissioned a host of angels to eloquently proclaim the message of salvation but He chose to use His children whom He had redeemed from sin.

TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 THE TREASURE: The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ And what a treasure this is! The wonderful message that tells us that “God so loved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2007

Nothing can destroy God’s people, Israel--Not killing all male babies, or burning their cities, not gas chambers, and not a nuke from Iran. Israel’s FAVOUR, their FAILURE, and their FUTURE. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HiddenTreasure.html There are ten “Kingdom Parables”, and according to vv. 1-2 they were given by the seaside [Galilee]. V. 36 says Jesus sent the multitude away after delivering four of them, and then entered into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering God's Treasure

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

The Ethiopian Treasurer in Acts 8 discovered God's treasure because he was willing to Look for something more, Listen to another point of view, and Leave his past behind. Expository. Alliterated. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Discovering God’s Treasure Scott R. Bayles, pastor (after Allen Webster) Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2012 Dr. Williamson, a Canadian geologist, had been slipping along a rain-soaked road that led through Tanzanian’s back country when suddenly his Land Rover sunk to its axles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding God's Treasure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 12, 2007

The Proverbs writer instructs us to search for wisdom and understanding as if you were searching for hidden treasure.

Finding God’s Treasure -In God’s Word- Proverbs 2:1-8 There was a man called Heinrich Schliemann, who as a boy read a translation of Homer’s account of the defeat of Troy by the Greeks. In the latter part of the last century scholars largely held that Homer’s "Iliad" was entirely fictitious and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hidden Treasures In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our hidden treasure? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure. IV. TEXT: Colossians 2:3 (Amplified Bible) In Him all the treasures of [divine] wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and [all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure The Keys Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2015

Treasure the Keys of the Kingdom 1) Understand what they are 2) Use them faithfully

I bet every adult here carries around a handful of keys. Which of those many keys is the most important to you? Which key would you hate most to lose? The key to your garden shed? The key to your bicycle lock? The key to a suitcase? No, I don’t think you would count any of those keys as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Treasure In Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 27, 2019

We live in an age of information, with great technological advancement. People have an opportunity to be more connected now than ever, but many are isolated and alone. They seek real peace and truth. This is found only in Jesus!

Our Treasure in Christ 1 John 1: 1-4 As I read these verses I thought of the present condition of our world. We live in the most advanced age the world has ever known: an age of information, technological advancement, and increasing global dependence and interaction. In an age like this, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Treasuring God's Mission Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 14, 2012

Signage is important. ur church is a sign to the world. What are we communicating about the God we represent?

“Treasuring God’s Mission” 1 Pt. 2:4-10 Visiting an unfamiliar city, a man left his hotel to go to dinner. As he walked along the unfamiliar streets he saw a sign in the window of a shop which said, “Chinese Laundry.” The next morning he gathered his soiled laundry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite