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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Fruit Of Patience

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,294 views

    Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

    THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Buy The Farm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,618 views

    A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

    Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,743 views

    We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

    02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    this sermon covers two of the parables the hidden treasure and the one great pearl. power points avaialble.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 5 Matthew 13:44-46 Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,116 views

    What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

    In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

    IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,946 views

    Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

    A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:45-46 – You Are So Worth It! – Part 17 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,111 views

    Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ask Jesus some questions like “Who or What is the PEARL OF GREAT VALUE?” Are WE the pearl of great price and is it Christ who gives up everything to purchase us?

    Matthew 13:45-46 – YOU ARE SO WORTH IT! – Part 17 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!” Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

    A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Should We Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,394 views

    Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

    Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Christian Lady Funeral

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2017
     | 11,023 views

    A funeral for a 75 year old Christian lady.

    Family Enters – Amazing Grace (Celtic Woman version) Welcome and Obituary We were all shocked to hear of the passing of Barbara W. She had been battling her condition for some time but suddenly she passed. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember Barbara; to comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025
     | 332 views

    The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

    Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When God Seem To Be Asking For Too Much From You

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,289 views

    A look at the conditional obedience we often offer God, in comparison with Joseph's complete and costly obedience.

    ASKING TOO MUCH? Often our willingness to obey God comes with a pre-set spending limit. Main illustration: An American Express card vs. a Walmart pre-loaded card. This is a Walmart pre-loaded card with $50 on it. If I give it to you, you can buy whatever you want. . . up to $50. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Reckless Worship

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,694 views

    Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

    John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Dedication, Building Dedication

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 72,495 views

    Dedication is Costly. The Dedication of this building has been costly to some of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally, it hasn’t been necessarily an easy ride, but we are finally here. The high cost of dedication takes me back to Solomon’s dedicat

    Intro: Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist