Sermons on fields: showing 406-420 of 28,492

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption Carries On Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012

Naomi and Ruth are astounded at the mercy and deliverance of God! At a low point in her life Naomi sees God's hand beginning to deliver her!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 24, 2012 Date Taught: August 1, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:14-23 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: So far in our study we have learned about God’s redemption & last week ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007

It is difficult to tell wheat from weeds at times, but come harvest they will be separated to eternal destinies

The Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13.24-30; 36-43 This is an MP3/4 player. I bought it off Ebay. From a distance it looks like an IPod nano, but it is not a nano. It looks like a nano, has many of the same functions as a nano but it is not a nano. It is a very good copy. It is deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Provided Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 28, 2009

We see How God Provides through 1)Godly Government. 2) Godly Providence. 3) People of Godly Character.

With the official start of Summer, we have come into the Season of labor unrest. This week, crowds as hoards descended on the LCBO as if to stay off an alcoholic apocalypse. Currently, strikes reign from Toronto to Windsor and pundits wonder if we can have any workplace stability. Who will deliver ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Tares

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005

How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Good And Honest Heart

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016

To establish that the good and honest heart hears, receives, believes, and obeys the gospel of Christ - the seed of the kingdom. This lesson describes the type of heart that will believe and obey the gospel. It also discusses a "significant emotional event."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Sower (The Preacher) 2. The Seed (The Word of God) 3. The Soil (The Hearers) Introductory Remarks. 1. There is much warning in the bible to the hearers of the word of God. Jesus spoke: "of the wise and foolish hearers," Matthew 7:24-27. James declares: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

In light of both the present and future blessings found in the kingdom of heaven, perhaps we can appreciate why many consider the kingdom one of exceeding value.

THE HIDDEN TREASURE—Matt 13-44 TEXT "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. In our study on "The Parables Of Jesus", we have seen different ways in which the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Methodist

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Transforming Social Justice Into God's Justice

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2021

How does the Lord intend to transform the world's version of justice into the justice that God outlines in the Bible? Can it be done? That depends on the Lord and you!

Transforming Social Justice Into God’s Justice Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-19, Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Do You Say I Am, Part 2: Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 23, 2023

There are two big differences between the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl that could change how you understand them.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 13. This is page 769 in the Pew Bibles. We are continuing our series within the series called “Who do you say I am?” The title comes from something that happened in Matthew 16. Jesus was with his disciples in a place called Caeserea Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Philippians 3:7-9, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Banquet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2005

Are you missing out on something?

NR 09-06-05 Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Story: Do you remember the famous 1986 Guardian advert on TV A skinhead runs down the street. He is filmed from three different points of view. It looks as if he is going to mug a man carrying a leather briefcase. Instead he shoves him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

Short Arms And Deep Pockets Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 22 - 40

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43 The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Book Of Ruth 3 Of 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This will be our third sermon on the Book of Ruth. We have been talking about Naomi, and how she and her husband made a bad decision to leave the Land of Israel and move to Moab due to a famine that came to Israel.

We always have to be careful about making decisions, BUT IT IS ESPECIALLY EASY TO MAKE A BAD DECISION DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. Illus: Many people make bad decisions: • In the midst of a MARITAL CRISIS. People get a divorce, but later they live to regret it • In the midst of a CHURCH CRISIS. People ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre Pre-Tribulation

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 9: 1 – 35

Exodus 9: 1 – 35 The Pre Pre-Tribulation 9 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go, and still hold them, 3 behold, the hand of the LORD will be on your cattle ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Welfare Program And Handfuls Of Purpose! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

The law of gleaning demonstrates God's provision for the poor who are required to make a diligent effort as opposed to the welfare system that exist in our day.

Ruth 2:15-18 KJV And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal