My Treasure's Up Yonder
E.A. Johnston emphasizes the eternal value of heavenly treasures over earthly possessions, urging believers to fix their hearts on the promises of heaven.
In this devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston encourages believers to focus on eternal treasures rather than earthly possessions. Drawing from Matthew 6:19-21, he highlights the impermanence of worldly wealth and the everlasting rewards awaiting in heaven. Johnston beautifully illustrates the hope and assurance found in Christ, who prepares a place for His followers. This message inspires faith, hope, and a heavenly perspective in everyday living.
Full Transcript
We read in Matthew's Gospel in chapter 6 and verses 19 through 21, lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth where moth and rust corrupt and where thieves break through and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt and where thieves do not break through nor steal for where your treasure is there will your heart be also my treasures up yonder up on streets of gold where a mansion awaits my eyes to behold my treasures up yonder up in glory land where no thieves can break through nor lay a hand the bank of heaven has my deposits there every tear every prayer is on record there the dividends of my life are yet to be received they are gaining interest while waiting for me my treasures up yonder inside heaven's door my heart is up yonder longing for what's in store my Jesus is up yonder waiting for me he's preparing my place up in eternity his nail pierced hands record every moment of my life they are written down in his book the lamb's book of life my treasures up yonder and Jesus is his name my blessed redeemer who will one day call my name
Sermon Outline
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I. Earthly Treasures Are Temporary
- Moth and rust corrupt earthly possessions
- Thieves can steal what is on earth
- Earthly wealth is fleeting and unreliable
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II. Heavenly Treasures Are Eternal
- Treasures in heaven cannot be corrupted or stolen
- God records every prayer and tear
- Heaven holds eternal rewards for believers
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III. Fixing Our Hearts on Heaven
- Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
- Jesus is preparing a place for believers
- Our faith and hope should be anchored in eternity
Key Quotes
“My treasures up yonder up on streets of gold where a mansion awaits my eyes to behold.” — E.A. Johnston
“The bank of heaven has my deposits there every tear every prayer is on record there.” — E.A. Johnston
“Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Prioritize spiritual investments over material wealth in daily life.
- Trust that God records and rewards every prayer and act of faith.
- Keep your heart focused on the eternal hope of heaven through Jesus.