Nearby TREASURE! “…the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” Matthew 13:44.

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Nearby TREASURE! “…the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” Matthew 13:44

Have you heard of the Saddle Ridge Hoard? A cache of 1,427 gold coins from the mid 1800’s worth at least $10 million!

Have you heard of the Saddle Ridge Hoard? A million dollar treasure in their own back yard!

Have you heard of the Saddle Ridge Hoard? Well, You have some treasure too!

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44

“The purpose of the church is to make the invisible kingdom visible through faithful Christian living and witness-bearing.” J.I. Packer

Three Great Treasures! To Share in His Person! It is Possible to Know and Experience God!

Three Great Treasures! The Greatest Treasure of All is Nearer than you Know!

“...and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.’” Mark 1:15

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” John 1:12

“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26

“Thank you Lord for everything you’ve given me. You’ve provided every need both big and small and more than all of the blessing that you pour out everyday, Your presence is my favorite gift of all” Claire Lynch

Three Great Treasures! To Discover His Will!

“For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:35

To Discover His Will! The Joy of Discovering God’s Will is the Equivalent of Uncovering the Reason for your Existence!

To Discover His Will! Paul Borthwick says… Start Small! Start Here! Start Now!

Three Great Treasures! To Experience His Glory!

39 “Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’ Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, ‘Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.’ John 11:39-41

40 Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’ 41 Then they took away the stone from… John 11:39-41

…the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.’” John 11:39-41

To Experience His Glory! One of Great Discounts of God’s Existence is the Problem of Evil!

To Experience His Glory! Experiencing His Glory takes away the Stench!

To Experience His Glory! Discover Your Nearby Treasure Today!