Sermons on Vatican Treasures:

A Dynamic Church Shares Generously Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 29, 2008

God rewards those who trust him enough to invest in his kingdom.

Scripture Introduction You work hard for your money. Why would you give it away? Jerry Lewis hosts an annual telethon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year 63 million dollars was pledged—a significant amount, no doubt. Still, however, on a per gift basis, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Not Holding Back Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2009

True treasure is found only in Christ.

Not Holding Back Matthew 13:44-46 Rev. Brian Bill 7/26/09 [Demonstrate use of metal detector] Because people have always been fascinated with the idea of finding hidden treasure, NBC has produced a reality-based TV show called “Treasure Hunters.” While I’ve not seen the show, here’s the promo: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

When You've Really Got It Made

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Storing treasures in heaven is when you've really got it made.

Verse one of Luke 12 tells us that many thousands of people had gathered in an open area to hear Christ. Can you imagine how quiet, how deathly still it must have been in order for those present to hear Christ? The Lie of Greed When there was a lull after He had been teaching some very heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Cherished By God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To prove that in the Bible we are all Hobab's (cherished by GOD) and Reuel (friend of GOD) for we live in a better covenant than Moses. GOD speaks to us directly and mouth to mouth through His WORDS. Hobab is the name of my pet cat, whenever I call her.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you cherished by GOD? Yes. Numbers 10:29 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that in the Bible we are all Hobab's (cherished by GOD) and Reuel (friend of GOD) for we live in a better covenant than Moses. GOD speaks to us directly and mouth to mouth ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Word

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012

God’s word is a treasure in your heart.

THY WORD Ps 119:9-11 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009

Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

How many mothers here would gladly trade their concern for a child that they think is lost for an acknowledgment from that child that they have found God in their lives?

Mothers Day 2009 Luke 1:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called - Are you My Mother? It was written by P.D. Eastman and published in 1960 by Random House. Some of you may own a copy of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2016

How are we as Christians to view money. What do we love more, God or money. Jesus has some direction about where our treasures should be.

Who Do You Love Matthew 6:19-24 We have been walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount together over the past several weeks. We took a break for Palm Sunday and Easter. We last talked about prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. I want to say a quick word about fasting before we get into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Friends

Wisdom Brings True Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011

Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to get from our head to our heart being in "Awe" of God. We are more in awe of things that we see in this world instead of the God who created us and this world.

Today is Part III in our series on how to live without fear, worry and doubt by being in “Awe of God”. So what is being in “Awe of God” and how can that help us overcome our fears? Awe - A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Investing For The Long Term

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 25, 2018

Unlike the crowds on Palm Sunday, who hailed Jesus as king but only days later demanded that he be crucified, we need to hold on to our faith and hope in Christ. Here's why and how.

I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The two men who founded Apple Computer. Right? Well, no, actually that’s not accurate. Here is a photo of the original partnership ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 28th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2022

Year C, Proper 21.

Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Psalm 146, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31 A). A PLEDGE FOR A SURE FUTURE. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, Jeremiah 32:6-15. The wonderful words of hope which are found in Jeremiah 30-33 were spoken whilst Jeremiah was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Los Tesoros Escondidos. Segunda Parte

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Jan 23, 2025

Dios tiene tesoros para darnos. Cosas de mucho valor que quiere darnos, y que estan escondidas, en otras palabras no estan visibles, sino guardadas, como todas las cosas de valor, deben estar. Pero nos da la clave para encontrarlas, porque las tiene reservadas para nosotros.

“Yo iré delante de ti, y enderezaré los lugares torcidos; quebrantaré puertas de bronce, y cerrojos de hierro haré pedazos; y te daré los tesoros escondidos, y los secretos muy guardados, para que sepas que soy Jehová, el Dios de Israel, que te pongo nombre”. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry Is Easier Said Than Done

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2022

Jesus talks to us about the sin of worrying, tells us to stop, and gives us the remedy for it.

8.7.22 Luke 12:22–34 22 Jesus said to his disciples, “For that reason I tell you, stop worrying about your life, about what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Certainly life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Lutheran