By Pastor Glenn Pease Florence Banks in her book Coins Of Bible Days says that the handling of ancient coins does with time what radio and TV do with space. There are hundreds of miles between us and California, but TV eliminates those miles, and puts people there in our presence here. So Bible days…

Be Thou My Vision is a hymn that has gained popularity over the last fifty years—but especially over the last 25 years—along with the growing popularity of all things Irish. The words and the tune can both be traced back to an event that took place in 5th century Ireland. The music is an 8th century…

Introduction For many people the goal in life is to become famous or to be a decent person at the very least. I found 10 common goals for people to strive to accomplish in the next 10 years: Marriage and Family harmony Proper balance in life Improved Physical Health Passion in one’s career and achieving…

Text: II Corinthians 4:1-12 Theme: We have treasure inside our cracked clay pots Doctrine: God uses the weak Image: clay pots Need: image adjustment on the importance, or lack their of, of the denomination Message: “rejoice” in the treasure the CRC holds Treasure in Jars of Clay II Cor 4:1-12 (esp. v7)…

Treasure reveals affection, eyes unclouded by evil, hearts devoted to Jesus

1 Peter is a book about hope. We need this hope because as you look around you see a number of people who seem hopeless. At best, they seem to just be “going through the motions” in life. At worst, they are filled with despair. It is easy to be hopeless as we focus on planes crashing, out of control…

To renew our minds means to shift our thinking that leads us to act in certain ways.

MARK 10:17-22 THE STORY OF THE RICH YOUNG RULER "COMMITMENT TO CHRIST" TEXT: ONE THING THOU LACKEST: GO THY WAY, SELL WHATSOEVER THOU HAST AND GIVE TO THE POOR, AND THOU SHALT HAVE TREASURE IN HEAVEN: AND COME, TAKE UP THE CROSS AND FOLLOW ME. THEME: TRADEGY OF TEMPOAL TREASURE. BIG IDEA: EARTHLY TREASURE…

God takes the shattered pieces of our lives and reconciles them into a beautiful, thriving child of God which allows the light of Christ to shine through us in an even more brilliant way.

What do you consider to be of great value in your life? I suspect, most people would list things such as "Children, family; relationship with God; financial security; good health, and maybe reputation." But it is easy to say that these things are the most important things in your life. What evidence…

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Introduction: Thesis/ Central Idea: Treasure has at best only short-term benefit but can bring spiritual dangers. Spiritual treasure is of eternal value and comes from knowing and serving God. The limitations of accumulated treasure It is…

Ordinary People-David’s life 1 Sam 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Give the Principle, look at an example, remind you of the principle 1. Just follow the money and you will see what the real purpose is for ____________ Follow the Money trail and you will see what is happening 2. I can tell what is in your heart…

David Foster Wallace once told a story about some fish it goes like this: David Foster Wallace once told a story about some fish it goes like this: There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, “Morning, boys, how's…

Is what we say about money and materialism, the same as what we practice? The critical question for our generation—and for every generation—is this: If you could have Heaven, with no sickness, and with all the friends you ever had on earth, and all the food you ever liked, and all the leisure activities…

Our salvation and relationship with Jesus is the ultimate treasure and of the greatest value.

Where’s your Passion & Compassion I want to thank everyone for coming this evening to this our 1st Prophetic Conference, and again to welcome you all to Victory Biker Church International. I know the theme of this conference is based on 2 questions… Where is your passion and Where is your compassion…

The fascinating story of twelve year old Jesus in the temple astonishing the teachers of the Temple with his insight and understanding and the responses to them.

SInce God's covenant people have been given a rich and glorious inheritance, we must treasure that inheritance above all else on this earth.

Let this series of questions help you determine where you are storing up treasure as we examine Matthew 6:19-24.

Paul did not lose heart because of the glorious treasure he possessed (4:1-7a), because of the divine power he trusted (2 Corinthians 4:7-15 ), and : III. Because of the Eternal Priorities He Established (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) Paul gives us insight into what really was important to him, and how he assessed…

Keys to Stewardship Living #3 Matthew 6:19-34 Treasures Well, we have been thinking for the last few weeks about Stewardship Living. We have talked about Contentment, that is being truly happy and satisfied with our lot in life. Then we considered what it is to be generous. Now if you are honest, you…

March 5, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print, and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Psalm 30 is titled that it is for a dedication. The NKJV, KJV, and NAS all translate it as a dedication of the “House of David”. But the ESV and NIV clarify what house is being referred to, by…

God’s Light Shines through our imperfect flesh Read Times are difficult. Share current situation at Desert Son. This past week alone I have read three news stories that revealed evil I had not yet conceived. Share personal testimony of 2 Corinthians Have you ever seen a little boy struggling with a heavy…

What are the different parables Jesus taught about the kingdom of Heaven? What lessons might we draw from studying them?