The Greatest Sermon Ever Told Possessions: Matthew 6:19-34

The Greatest Sermon Ever Told

Possessions: Matthew 6:19-34
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

The greatest sermon ever told was not preached by a celebrity pastor or even a famous prophet. It was not given from a stage or in a convention center. It was given from a hillside with standing room only. The speaker was not paid for his time, nor was the event promoted, yet thousands were in attendance. This man ultimately paid for his words with his own life and became the most influential religious leader in all of history. This is a sermon worth hearing and this is the message we all need.

June 29: Generosity – Matthew 6:1-4

July 6: Prayer – Matthew 6:5-15

July 13: Fasting – Matthew 6:16-18

July 20: Possessions – Matthew 6:19-34

July 27: Judging – Matthew 7:1-6

August 3: Asking – Matthew 7:7-11

August 10: The Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12

August 17: The Narrow Gate – Matthew 7:13-14

August 24: Fruit – Matthew 7:15-20

August 31: Disciples – Matthew 7:21-29

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Possessions

Matthew 6:19-34

¹⁴ “So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. ¹⁵ But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:14-15

vs.  (22-23)

…for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light… Ephesians 5:8 (ESV)

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

Notes:

2.  vs. (24)

“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10

The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. Proverbs 21:20

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38

Notes:

3.  vs. (25-30)

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17

“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:20

Notes:

4.   vs.  (31-33)

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18

Notes:

5.  vs.  (34)

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:16

Notes:

Challenge: In which area(s) are my priorities backwards?

How will I make an adjustment?

It’s your sins that have Cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all Fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free Gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly Declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.