-52.  So much of what this world offers glitters like great treasure, but only one treasure brings true happiness. God's kingdom is the only treasure worth having. Parts: A. It’s hidden and unique. B. It’s vital and inexhaustible.  Preached on August 17, 2014, for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Kingdom_-The-Only-Treasure-Worth-Having-Matthew13_44-52.html

Jesus Trains Our Trust -- Matthew 14:13-21

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.