What are you building your life around? In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus tells two short parables about a hidden treasure and a pearl of great value. These parables reveal the worth of the kingdom of heaven and confront the deeper question of what our hearts truly treasure. In this sermon from New Hope Bend, we look at what it means to treasure Jesus above comfort, control, approval, success, money, relationships, and even the life we imagined for ourselves. Jesus is not teaching that we can buy salvation. Salvation is by grace alone through Christ. But when we truly see the worth of Jesus and His kingdom, everything else in our lives gets revalued. If you have ever wrestled with surrender, obedience, control, compromise, or divided loyalty, this message will help you consider what Jesus may be asking you to release so you can receive the joy of kno ...