Sermon: Revelation 1:9, Kingdom Treasure

Main Point: Pray for a transformed mind that treasures the gifts of God’s kingdom, suffering for Christ, and the patient endurance given by His Spirit.

I. The Treasure of His Kingdom.

See also Matt. 6:33

“Union with Christ is the foundation of all our spiritual blessings and the fountain from which we receive every spiritual grace. It is the way in which the Spirit applies the redemption accomplished by the Lord Jesus to believers.” – Sinclair Ferguson

II. The Treasure of Tribulation.

See also John 16:33; 2 Tim. 3:12; Luke 6:22-23

II. The Treasure of Patient Endurance.

See also Col. 1:9-11; Romans 8:18-19; 24-25

Application

1) Are you a citizen in Christ’s kingdom? 

2) Has your commitment to Christ brought these other treasures into your life?