First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Lord’s Day February 15, 2004 Anno Domini

Matthew 13:44-46

True Treasure

The greatest treasure in life is not something you can earn, it is something that God leads you to find: it is the kingdom of heaven.

  I.  Nothing is more valuable than the kingdom of heaven.
 

      A.  The treasure, the pearl.
        

Colossians 2:2-3; Song 1:13, 14; 2:16; Matt 12:18; Rev 21:21; Ps 96:6; Ps 50:2.

      B.  What IS the kingdom of heaven?
     

      C.  Is there something you should give up for the kingdom of heaven?
        

1Chron 29:10-11; Col 1:13, 14; Ps 145:13; Heb 1:8; Heb 12:28.

  II.  God designs individual paths that lead to his kingdom.
 

      A.  How did you get here today?
        

Isaiah 65:1; Matt 9:9; Acts 9:4; Jer 29:13.

      B.  Jesus puts a choice before you today.
        

Matt 7:6; Heb 11:25; Acts 7:55.

Rev 21:21; Heb 12:2; Rev 1:9; Ps 90:17.

Pastor Christian Adjemian, Dipl.Div., Ph.D.

phone: 617.864.3185