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06/04/2026

No name divides people the way the name of Jesus does. When He walked the earth more than 2,000 years ago, He divided crowds, families, religious leaders, political powers, and ordinary people. He still does today.

That may surprise people who think of Jesus only as gentle, kind, and peaceful. He is all of those things. But Jesus Himself said something many people do not expect. In Matthew 10:34–36, Jesus said,

"Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to SET A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW; and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD."

Why does the name of Jesus Christ divide people so deeply? Pastor John Haggard explains why Jesus confronts sin, demands allegiance, and offers salvation. Why does the simple mention of the name Jesus Christ stir such strong reactions? In this episode, learn why no name divides people like the name....

03/30/2026

Why is Easter the most significant event in history? Because the resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything.

Easter is not just a tradition, a holiday, or a date on the calendar. It is the defining event of all human history because Jesus Christ died for sinners, rose again, and now lives forever. Without the resurrection, there would be no forgiveness, no hope, no gospel, and no eternal life.

The Bible teaches three life-changing truths about Easter:

1. The resurrection of Jesus Christ guarantees eternal life for believers. Because Jesus rose from the dead, those who truly belong to Him will also be raised to eternal life. Death is not the end for the Christian. Jesus conquered the grave, and all who repent and trust in Him as Lord and Savior have the promise of life forever with Him.

2. The resurrection confirms that the cross accomplished exactly what God said it did. Jesus did not merely die as a good man or moral teacher. He died as the sin-bearing Savior. The resurrection is God’s declaration that Christ’s sacrifice was accepted. It confirms that Jesus is the Son of God, that His claims are true, and that forgiveness is found in Him alone.

3. The resurrection completes the work of atonement for all who believe. Scripture teaches that the wages of sin is death. We cannot save ourselves. We cannot work our way to heaven. But through faith in Christ, God forgives sin and credits the righteousness of Jesus to the believer.

That is why Easter matters so much. It is about rescue. It is about reconciliation with God. It is about life for those who are spiritually dead.

This is also why it matters so much where you go to church. A church should not entertain people on their way to judgment. It should open the Word of God and preach it faithfully.

A Bible-based, expository preaching church tells people the truth about sin, repentance, salvation, and eternal life. It does not replace truth with performance, personality, or emotionalism.

This Easter, do not settle for a message that makes people feel better without telling them how to be saved.

Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He died. He rose again. He ascended into heaven. And He still lives today.

That is why Easter is the most significant event in history.

If you do not know Christ, turn to Him today. Only God can save you. If you feel a stirring in your heart, it may be the Holy Spirit inviting you to accept His Son. Do it now. There are no second chances after you die.

If you do know Christ, invite someone to hear the truth of the gospel this Easter.

This message explains why Easter is the most significant event in history by presenting three biblical reasons: the resurrection of Jesus Christ guarantees the future resurrection and eternal life of believers, confirms the saving work accomplished at the cross, and completes the process of atonemen...

03/19/2026

Did you know that the night before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed for all true believers? In John 17, we find what is often called the High Priestly Prayer, Jesus’ longest recorded prayer in Scripture. In this chapter, Jesus prays not only for His disciples, but also for every believer who would later come to faith through their message. That includes believers today. Jesus Christ is not distant from His people. He is our Great High Priest, our perfect mediator, and our constant intercessor. He prayed for believers then, and He still intercedes for believers now. If you belong to Christ, you are not alone. The Savior who died for you also prays for you.

Jesus Still Prays for Believers: John 17, Christ’s Intercession, and the Model of Prayer In this biblical message from John 17, discover how Jesus Christ’s High Priestly Prayer reveals that He still prays for every true believer. Learn how Jesus prayed for His own glory, for His disciples’ pro...

03/05/2026

If someone says, “I have a plan to commit su***de,” treat it like a medical emergency. Not later. Now.

In the US, call or text 988. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If outside the US, please call the local emergency services number.

If you’re alone, go be with someone safe today—family, a trusted friend, your pastor, or the hospital emergency room.

This guide is grounded in Scripture—addressing what hope looks like in the moment, what the Bible teaches, if su***de is an unforgivable sin, and what steps to take immediately.

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If someone has a su***de plan, act now: call/text 988 or call 911, stay with a safe person, remove means, and find biblical hope and help.

02/12/2026

A Love Deeper Than Roses and Cards

Every year, store aisles change with the calendar—Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries.

For some, those days feel sweet. For others, they feel commercialized, heavy, or even painful.

But Scripture is clear: love was never meant to be confined to a date on the calendar. Biblical love is deeper, broader, and more durable than roses and cards.

Love Begins With God, Not With a Calendar

The Bible doesn’t describe love as a cultural invention—it describes love as flowing from God Himself: “The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:8).

Real love isn’t whatever we feel in the moment; it’s anchored in God’s character—holy, truthful, faithful, purposeful.

That’s why God’s love isn’t seasonal. His compassion is steady: “The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease… They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22–23).

New every morning—that’s the cadence of biblical love. Not once a year. Not only when it’s convenient. Not only when we feel appreciated.

Sentiment vs. Substance

Holiday love often emphasizes sentiment—feelings, romance, attraction, mood. Biblical love can include affection, but it never reduces love to emotion. It’s covenantal and active.

Jesus defines love with realism: “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). That isn’t about balloons or chocolate. It’s about sacrifice.

The deepest love is often costly, unseen, and repetitive—proven more in ordinary faithfulness than in a single impressive moment.

That’s why 1 Corinthians 13 reads like a mirror, not a greeting card: love is patient, kind, not self-seeking, not easily provoked, rejoicing with the truth, bearing and enduring (1 Corinthians 13:4–7).

Love Is Obedience Before It Is Emotion

Scripture connects love to obedience: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). And it’s meant to be woven into daily life—talked about at home, on the way, lying down, rising up (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). That is 365-day love: morning love, tired love, start-over love.

The Cross: Love Defined

The world’s clearest definition of love is the cross: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

We love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). Gospel love seeks another’s good—even at cost—because that is how God has loved us.

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If You Only Read One Verse on Love, Read This One

“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved” (2 Corinthians 12:15, KJV).

Paul describes Christlike, self-emptying love—giving without keeping score, serving without demanding reciprocation, staying committed even when misunderstood.

Love worth living is 365 days a year.

Discover why biblical love isn’t seasonal. 365-day love rooted in God’s character, the cross, truth, obedience, and daily faithfulness.

02/03/2026

Betrayed by someone you trusted? A friend. A family member. A spouse. A fellow believer.

Betrayal cuts deep—and Scripture does not minimize that pain.

The Bible speaks directly to the wounds betrayal leaves behind:
➡️ the anger
➡️ the fear
➡️ the struggle to trust again
➡️ the question of whether healing is even possible

In this new post, When Betrayal Cuts Deep, we look at what God—not psychology or opinion—says about pain, trust, forgiveness, boundaries, and healing. From David’s heartbreak, to Joseph’s betrayal, to Christ Himself, Scripture shows us where to take our pain and how God redeems what others meant for harm.

If you’ve been carrying silent hurt…
If bitterness feels close at hand…
If forgiveness feels impossible…

There is hope—and it begins with the truth of Scripture.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://treasuretop.com/biblical-response-to-betrayal/

📖 “Cast your burden upon Yahweh and He will sustain you.” — Psalm 55:22

01/17/2026

Pastor John MacArthur on the failure of pastors who avoid expository preaching (condensed): "The simple definition of expositional preaching - explaining the meaning of scripture.

People say we need to bring the Bible into modern times. Dead wrong. You need to bring the modern reader into Bible times. You have to take the hearer back and reconstruct the original setting. That's the only way you can understand the meaning of Scripture. And that, in that one statement alone, eliminates all modern, updated transliterations of the Bible. What you want in a Bible that is in the hand of a believer is the most accurate word-for-word translation of the original text. Because that's the purest form of the message, right? Then you have to go back and you have to recreate the setting in which that message was given. That's how it's to be understood because whatever it meant then is what it means now.

Many people think that Bible exposition is archaic, unnecessary, out of date because people don't want to go back into ancient history. That of course is ridiculous. People study history all the time. They read historical books, historical biographies, they watch historical videos, they watch historical films, and people can be taken back, and that's the job of a preacher. The pastor is trying to make an ancient book clear in its ancient meaning."

12/28/2025

As we head into the New Year, I want to give a serious warning: beware of false Bible teachers. Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus is teaching the truth of Jesus.

God warns us not to add to His Word or take away from it—and He tells us that Scripture equips us for everything we need to live faithfully.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I truly saved?” I have a free resource for you: go to treasuretop.com and search “Checklist.” You’ll find “How to Know If You Are Really Saved.”

Watch this short video, and share it with someone who needs clarity about Bible teachings.

12/26/2025

Thank you for praying, sharing, and supporting TreasureTop.com in 2025. When you pray, share, and give, you’re not funding “content.” You’re helping place God’s Word in front of people—often at the exact moment they’re searching for hope, truth, or clarity.

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And as Mark 13:10 (LSB) states, “And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations.”

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