Sermons on Black History Month:

23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

The matching church for the Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is the church at Philadelphia, the next in the order. Every one of these Kingdom Parables has a matching church and a period in Church History. We examine in some detail the church in Philadelphia.

23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 3 of 4 WHAT DOES PHILADELPHIA REPRESENT? WHAT’S ITS PLACE IN CHURCH HISTORY? [1]. INTRODUCTION FOR PART 3 We have completed the Study of the Pearl of Great Price, and looked at the Merchantman and the formation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 3:8, Revelation 3:9, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2025

We’re living in a critical moment in history – between the Cross and the 2nd Coming of Jesus! What's the Time? It's time we be ALERT, be ACTIVE, PRAY, and WIN SOULS!

WHAT TIME IS IT? Mt. 13:35-36; 2 Tim. 4:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A certain pastor claimed that his church people would be the first to go up into the clouds to meet the Lord Jesus in the Rapture. 2. Another minister said, “And on what basis do you make this remarkable assumption? “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:35-36, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stuck Upstairs When I Should Be Downstairs

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2025

Today is Pentecost Sunday - it’s one of the most important days in history. We’re going to see why, see the reasons we need the Holy Spirit, and think about our need to be refilled.

STUCK UPSTAIRS WHEN I SHOULD BE DOWNSTAIRS Acts 2:1-4; 3:1-2,6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the doctor if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Know You Belong Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2025

The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people?

Go! And Know You Belong Introduction: Who Truly Belongs? The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people? Today, as we continue our "Go! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 9:6, John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Genesis 12:3, Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confessed, Believed, Transformed: What It Really Means To Follow Jesus - Romans 10:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2025

There are some sentences that change everything. Romans 10:9—a sentence spoken by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has echoed through history, shaken kingdoms, rescued sinners, and birthed disciples.

Confessed, Believed, Transformed: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus - Romans 10:9 Introduction: Words That Change Eternity Church, there are some sentences that change everything. A wedding vow. A doctor’s diagnosis. A judge’s verdict. And then there is Romans 10:9—a sentence spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4, Romans 10:9-10, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Numbers 6:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 1, 2011

If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, bu

When the Church Prays Main Passage: Acts 6:1-5 If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Freedom Of Maturity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come Over And Help Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 9, 2016

Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia imploring him to “Come over and help us.” He and his team immediately went, changing the course of history. What the church needs today is a fresh call to spread the Gospel.

Come Over and Help Us Acts Series Chuck Sligh October 9, 2016 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Story: Love Was Born On Christmas

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of Chri

LOVE WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-20 THE IDEA God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fear Of Pestilence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 18, 2021

When we are pounded by a pestilence it usually throws normal life out of gear and turn our lives upside down. A few months ago if we went out on the street with a face mask, people would stare at us curiously, but strangely if we were to go out without wearing one today...

Psalm 91 - Study 17 - No Fear of Pestilence We read in Psalm 91:6,“You will have no fear of diseases that come in the dark or terrible suffering that comes at noon.” (ERV) We have been studying Psalm 91 in depth and the overriding theme of this Psalm, is that the Lord protects His children from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Other

Can God? God Can! Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 28, 2006

How can we find God’s provision for us in view of the rising prices of gasoline, health care, and other concerns. Can God provide for us now as well as he ever did in history? God Can! Here’s why.

Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Valley Grove Assembly of God May 7, 2006 Can God? God Can! II Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction: Today there are many things that cause us concern—the rising cost of health care, the rising price of gas at the pumps, the lack of really good paying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

"a Greater Than Solomon Is Here"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 23, 2024

The phrase, 'A greater than Solomon is here,' powerfully declares Jesus' identity and purpose. It challenges us to recognize that God's Son Jesus, in his divine nature, surpasses the wisdom and authority of Solomon, the wisest man in history.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 11:31) "The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:31, Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 23, 2021

Jesus … the Eternal One … stepped into time and history to deliver us from eternal hell. God’s plan of salvation was in His heart from the beginning of time. It’s an eternal plan. And God has loved You from the creation of the universe.

What is truly the one thing that money can’t buy? It’s time! Nobody … and do mean NOBODY … not even Donald Trump or Bill Gates or George Soros or Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet or Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk can buy themselves a single second of time … as Steve Jobs found out on October 5th, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul never dreamed that his days in prison would be days God would use him to let his light shine through all of history because of the epistles he would write there. We should pray, "Lord this is a bad day I am having, what good can you help me make of it for your glory?"

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

That We Might Know Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 5, 2002

THis sermon is preached by my wife and I myself as we celebrated our 13th anniversary as pastors of the church. It’s a history of what God has done in and through the lives of the people during that period of time.

That We May Know Christ 3/3/2002 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Rick Saints it was 686 Sundays ago that we marched down the aisle at 11:00 am to begin the morning worship service as the newly elected pastors of the church. For 13 years we have continued coming down the aisles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed