Sermons on Liberation Theology:

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025

The Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is one of the most misunderstood of all parables. The conventional thinking is challenged because there is only one true interpretation for this parable. Some very lovely truths come out about the Lord and the Church, the Bride for whom He gave all.

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 1 of 4 We are working through the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, seven of them, and today we start the sixth one, which is about a pearl of the greatest value and perfection. In this study we look at the Parable itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, 1 Samuel 16:11-12, Ephesians 2:13-16, Ephesians 5:27-29, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 55:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Power Within Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2025

God promised that Jesus was going to be “God within us”. What is it about the Spirit that fulfils that promise, and what does the Spirit do to become our "helper?"

It was Christmas day, and a woman’s teenage son had given her a Christmas gift. She was surprised because she knew he didn’t have much money to buy a gift, but she smiled and opened the brightly wrapped box. Inside the box she found two AA batteries along with a note which said “Gift Not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

Intro on James, #1 Do trial and testings make you a bitter or better Christian?

Book of James Introduction & 1:1-4 The Book of James was written by the half brother of Jesus. It is also believed to be one of the first books of the Bible that was written. The Book is also a practical book rather than one of theology. It is call “the little big book”, it is often times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Boosting Our Flavor And Savor Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 4, 2003

Second sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Boosting Our Flavor and Savor Revelation 2:1-8 Introduction: There is no more basic barometer of our commitment to Christ than our desire to worship Him and be in the presence of his people at church. There should be no more basic a yearning among believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

A message geared for lay ministry

Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unknown God Part 2

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Can God be known to the Athenians?

The Unknown God – Part 2 Acts 17:19-28 Acts 17:16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. When we started this series I thought that it will only take 2 weeks to complete, but the more I get into it, the longer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Evangelist! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004

Part 2 of a two part series.

* Acts 10:38 Did you know that the greatest evangelist that ever lived on the face of this earth was Jesus Christ. Every where that Jesus went, He impacted people with His words. The fact is that He went about doing good and healing the oppressed, but He also changed the lives of the people that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Tongue That Teaches Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

We have a responsility to teach and disciple, with that responsibility we must be responsible.

The Power of the Tongue that Teaches James 3:1,2a Introduction That fleshy, movable, muscular organ, attached in most vertebrates to the floor of the mouth, that is the principal organ of taste, an aid in chewing and swallowing, and, in humans, an important organ of speech. It is also known for ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 8, 2005

What is the work God wants us to do?

The Fields are White Unto Harvest! April 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church 1.) A Real Outreach Emphasis *Outreach Theology in Churches is all over the map! • Some don’t believe in it at all – they say salvation is only for the elect, and thank God we’re it! • Some are to comfortable with what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Garments In The Grave.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2003

The grave clothes provide significant confirmation of the fact that Jesus had risen from the grave.

The garments in the grave. John 20: 3 -- 8. 08/20/03 A few years ago the spokesman for the American atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a Ph.D. in theology. Their debate was in front of around 8000 people and with over 100 radio stations broadcasting the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

A call to change from a mindset of simple believing to a mindset of discipleship

It’s Time To Serve The Lord “The Call Of Jesus” THEOLOGY AT NW Thankful for mentor opportunity Fan of my dad’s preaching 12 year list of best Last week was one of my personal top 3-get tape Something stirring-conviction -Andrew you must seek me -I have been so busy with life that I haven’t taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Real Fishers Of Men - Luke 5:1-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12 Illustration:The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bold Witnesses

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001

We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Not Stirred

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

What will it take to stir up the church today?

Text: Haggai 2:1-9 I. Remnant - A Word Study A. Verse 2, “remnant” of the people = means what is left over. This idea of “remnant” is that a small nucleus of God’s people will be richly blessed. Throughout the OT we find examples of how God searched through His people and only found a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

The Eternal Promise

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God’s promises are sure. This youth devotion deals with how we can count on God.

The Eternal Promise Several years ago, I was sitting in my living room chair reading the paper when my six year old daughter Karen asked me to take her shopping. I really wasn’t in the mood for a mall crawl with a six year old, so I told her I was busy and didn’t have any money for shopping ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6