Sermons about Like A Costly Pearl

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 18,015 views

The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Just Like Us

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,507 views

A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 5,046 views

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

"The Kingdom Of God Is Like..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 16, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 16,012 views

A sermon about living under the reign of God.

“The Kingdom of God is Like…” Mark 4:26-34 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 By: Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Last week I spoke briefly about Jesus meeting with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a seeker. And Jesus told Nicodemus: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

A Father Like None Other

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Like, God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2006

based on 66 ratings

| 28,370 views

One of the images of God from the Old Testament is that of a powerful and intimidating deity who stands in judgment. How can that square with the God of love and compassion we see in the New Testament.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been dealing with questions that those in our church – as well as those from about 3 neighboring congregations – have submitted that they would like to ask of God. The question we’re dealing with this morning is: God, what are you like? OPEN: A couple of years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 22,404 views

BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

INTRODUCTION: EVERY NOW AND THEN, FOR REASONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ALL OF US HAVE A NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT. JUST BECAUSE WE DO NOT SEE EYE TO EYE ON SOME THINGS, OR WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE WITH THIS OR THAT; WE VENTURE OUT, LOOKING FOR GREENER PASTURES, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE GRASS IS NOT AS GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Likeness...my Goal

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 3,477 views

This sermon seeks to encourage every believer on how they "Work out their salvation with fear and trembling."

HIS LIKENESS…MY GOAL Text: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,307 views

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 12,880 views

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Would You Like A Refill? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 11,196 views

A theological but practical look at the Holy Spirit and what He does in our lives.

Would You Like a Refill? – John 14:15-18, 25-27 It’s been said… God is like Pan Am … He makes the going great. God is like General Electric … He lights your path. God is like Bayer Aspirin … He works wonders. God is like Hallmark Cards … He cares enough to send the very best. God is like Coke ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003

based on 89 ratings

| 31,502 views

As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be More Like Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 28,008 views

The following are twenty-one guidelines to becoming more like the Master, Jesus Christ, in all our relationships, activities, and personal concerns

How to Be More Like Jesus (Eph. 1:19) "That you may really come to know practically, through experience for yourselves, the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge that you may be filled through all your being, unto all the fullness of God (may have the richest measure of the divine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Like To Fly

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 8, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 7,834 views

A look at Iasiah 40:31 from the perspective of flying in an aeroplane and climbing above the storms in life.

WHY I LIKE TO FLY! Text: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. For most of my life I have had a passion to fly and had my first flight when I was 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing Like You Are Supposed To

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 7,167 views

We sing to the Lord!

SING LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO Ephesians 5:19 S: Music Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE SING TO THE LORD! ?: How? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, and specifically Ephesians 5:19, three expressions of how we sing to the Lord. The ____ expression of how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

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