Sermons about Treasured Things

Heavenly Versus Earthly Treasures

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jan 14, 2009

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REGARDING THE RECENT TURBULENCE IN THE U.S. AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AS A DIVINE WAKE UP CALL, THIS SERMON REMINDS AND ADMONISHES READERS TO ACCEPT THE COUNSEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY INVESTING IN HEAVENLY TREASURES THAT WILL YIELD ETERNAL DIVIDENDS INSTEA

“19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moths Rust And Pirates Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 18, 2012

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We live in a wolrd where the law of loss rules -- where things break down, fall apart, or are even stolen. What if we could find something that had permanent value? Where can we store it? What does that look like?

Introduction We see the evidence everywhere. It’s seen in a bike no longer ridden... a washer or dryer no longer functioning... a table or chair with a busted leg... a television that stopped working... How many of you have something you once valued now stored in your garage, shop, attic, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian Church

"Is Your Treasure In Heaven?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2013

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A sermon about focusing on what is important.

Luke 12:13-34 "Is Your Treasure in Heaven?" Last week, the Times-Free Press had a survey question: "Should the government do more to help poor people of all races?" A recent news story stated that, according to a financial guru, 4 out of every 5 adults in America are living on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 13, 2019

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Our heart's treasure grounds the purpose of our life. When our heart's treasure is God's kingdom, we have tremendous joy and peace.

August 11, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 The Heart’s Treasure Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Antiques Roadshow has been a longstanding popular show on PBS. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Treasure #4 - Surrendering

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

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Part 4 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

WHMBC VBS 2007 – Treasure #4 – Surrendering 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Things don’t always go our way. Some things don’t turn out the way we expect them to. Sometimes our friends let us down – even when they tell us that they’ll always be there for us. Sometimes people at school laugh at us, make fun ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Captain Hook's Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

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Getting to know God can be like going on a treasure hunt – often the looking is as wonderful as the finding.

When I was very young, my parents used to take me and my two sisters to my godparent’s cabin at Lake Tahoe. They lived on Rubicon Bay – I always liked that name – I don’t for the life of me know what it means, but it sounds kind of mysterious, doesn’t it? Anyway, they always told stories of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

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THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wilderness Experience - Treasures Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 10, 2022

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As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

2020.09.04 The Wilderness Experience – Treasures of the Kingdom. William Akehurst, HSWC As partakers in the ministry of sharing JESUS, what is it that you treasure in this life? Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 14:2, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Image? Whose Treasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2013

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Who owns your money? What image shows who are money belongs to? And what image shows what belongs to God?

OPEN: Before the Civil War, about 15% of the US money in circulation was fake. At that time there were approximately 10,000 different currencies. One expert said “People had a hard enough time remembering what the different currencies were supposed to look like, let alone recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Your Treasure Lies

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 14, 2025

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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

Transformed From Trash To Treasure

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

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We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

[Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Kingdom Is Our Treasure

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

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PENTECOST 10 (A) - The kingdom of God is our greatest treasure both to value and to share.

GOD’S KINGDOM IS OUR TREASURE (Outline) August 1, 2010 - Pentecost 10 - MATTHEW 13:44-52 INTRO: Our society places certain values on everything that one can see, feel, and touch. All too often the bottom line is connected to a dollar amount. But what is the value of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasure Hidden In Unlikely Places Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

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Jesus prays for His disciples and in so doing reveals that God has "treasure in unlikely places".

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Treasure Hidden in Unlikely Places” John 17:6-10 Introduction: I enjoy watching a TV show called Storage Wars. In this reality show people bid on storage units that have been abandoned after having five minutes to look at them from the doorway. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Real Treasure

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 22, 2005

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There is no treasure more valuable than the Treasure of the Kingdom. In it God gives us salvation, new life, and purpose.

A – PENTECOST 10 Matthew 13: 44 “How to Find the Real Treasure.” Dear family in Christ, wouldn’t you like to find a hidden treasure? Something of great value, something that you would truly rejoice over? While serving a church in Hailey, Idaho, we heard stories of hidden treasures between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Treasure #1 - Salvation Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

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Part 1 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

Welcome Hill VBS 2007 – Treasure #1 – Salvation Acts 8:27 What would you class as treasure? Dictionary definition - Accumulated or stored wealth in the form of money, jewels, or other valuables. Valuable or precious possessions of any kind. Pirates are always looking for treasure, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

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