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  • William Baeta avatar

    Look For The Greatest Treasure

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 11, 2005
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    “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” Matthew 13:45-46.

    Theme: Look for the greatest treasure Text: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Rom. 8:28-30; Matt. 13:44-52 Jesus often taught using parables. A parable is simply a story about familiar and material things that is used to reveal eternal and spiritual truths. Jesus Christ, the best teacher the world has ever known, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,822 views

    The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2010
     | 3,968 views

    The incredible power of the Gospel ought to make a radical difference in your life and the lives of those around you.

    A Messiah Who Makes a Difference Text: Matt. 13:31-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon, known as "The Prince of Preachers," said, "The faith which saves is not one single act done and ended on a certain day: it is an act continued and persevered in throughout the entire life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Nature Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009
     | 5,810 views

    This message explores the nature of the Kingdom of heaven and of God and how Christians participate in bringing it "on earth as it is in heaven."

    We are learning the ways we "shrink Jesus down," from his robust loving nature. ? Last week we discovered his surprising agenda-a kingdom not a religious club. Transformed people of the king transforming their world. * The tension exists today between Jesus and religion. Religion establishes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Truth Liberates Charity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

    Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Not Holding Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,024 views

    True treasure is found only in Christ.

    Not Holding Back Matthew 13:44-46 Rev. Brian Bill 7/26/09 [Demonstrate use of metal detector] Because people have always been fascinated with the idea of finding hidden treasure, NBC has produced a reality-based TV show called “Treasure Hunters.” While I’ve not seen the show, here’s the promo: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
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    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Angels Angels

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,815 views

    Angels - what the bible says about them as opposed to the world. Long list of Scriptures about angels included.

    An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure - Israel

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    Let me say that the field is the world. The man is Christ Himself. The treasure is God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel.

    MATT. 13:44 THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE - ISRAEL Today Lord willing, we’re going to talk for a little while about the “Hidden Treasure” that Jesus talks about here in Matt. 13: 44, so I want you to pay close attention. First of all let me remind us that a parable is an earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures And Traders

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    Examining and applying the two parables of Matthew 13:44-46

    Treasures and Traders Text: Matthew 13:44-46 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In this passage, Jesus is teaching us about the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew is the only one who uses the phrase, “kingdom of heaven,” the other gospels us the phrase, “kingdom of God.” Basically there is no difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Pull The Weeds?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

    Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,842 views

    God allows evil to grow side by side with good in order to give every person the opportunity to receive him and be a part of his kingdom, but the time for judgement and separation will be coming when the King returns.

    For those of you who weren’t here last week you missed a great presentation from our missionaries Randy and Patti Cunningham on their work down in Haiti and the Caribbean. If you weren’t here I highly encourage you to get a tape of last weeks service and listen to it. God has done amazing things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven - A Mixed Bag Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    The 4th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthew’s gospel. This one deals with three parables Jesus told about the kingdom, each one showing the mixture of good and bad mixed together in the kingdom of heaven.

    Matthew’s Unique Message #4 The Kingdom of Heaven – A Mixed Bag Matthew 13:24-30; 47-51; 25:31-46 CHCC: July 29, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching sermons taken from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ve looked at several passages where Matthew gave information about the life of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven - A Treasure Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    Thke 5th message in a series taken from texts unique to Matthew’s gospel. This one looks at 3 parables which together teach that the kingdom is a treasure to be sought.

    Matthew’s Unique Message #5 The Kingdom of Heaven – A Treasure Matthew 13:44-45; 52; 25:14-30 CHCC: August 12, 2007 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of Matthew records 9 Parables of Jesus that no other Gospels record. All of those Parables tell about the Kingdom that Jesus, the Messiah, brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Treasure Is You

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,441 views

    You are God’s greatest treasure!

    The Treasure is You Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: · Show treasure box · What treasure would you like to be in the chest? · Chest contains God’s greatest treasure Body: · Show ultrasound picture of my daughter o Discuss · Read Psalm 139:13 – 16 · Made in the image of God o What does that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist