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  • One Line Parables

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

    Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

  • Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 26, 2008
     | 3,451 views

    Kingdom choices have eternal consequences.

    Title: Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely Text: Matthew 13:44-52 The Big Idea: Kingdom choices have eternal consequences. Introduction Let’s begin by listening in on a “man on the street” clip in which interviews ask four questions: (Heaven and Hell, Sermonspice.com) 1. Do you believe in ...read more

  • What Does Heaven Look Like?

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,656 views

    This is what heaven looks like: - Heavenly hope is growing like a mustard seed even against our gardening esthetics - Heaven is as powerful as yeast and as sinful and dirty as well - Heaven is as valuable as a hidden treasure - and we should long to ge

    Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 - Have you understood all this? Sure I understood: The mustard seed is about growth - This pictures teaches us that Heaven is growing in our midst and that we can grow as well - Like the Ugly Duckling or Phoenix from the Ashes - Little things can achieve a lot - like a word ...read more

  • The Kingdom Is Like . . .

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    Five parables summarize for the Christian our relationship to the Kingdom of God.

    Matthew 13: 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of God is like . . . (Part 2) Intro: Have you ever wanted something? I mean really longed for it? Desired, needed, craved, hungered for something so bad that it hurt? I. The first 2 parables deal with growth for seemingly modest or insignificant beginnings. ...read more

  • What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,833 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

  • The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    The parable is about you and I, and the price that was paid.

    THE CHURCH Matthew 13:44-46 How important is the church? Here is a parable that declares to the value and importance of the church. Here’s a merchant man. A merchant on a journey. He has but one purpose and that is seeking goodly pearls. One day he sees the most ...read more

  • The Priceless Value Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
     | 5,202 views

    Why would Jesus describe His Kingdom like this? What makes His Kingdom so valuable, so priceless that even if you had to sell everything you own to get it, it would be worth it? The Kingdom of God is infinitely valuable because this is where we find and h

    The Priceless Value of the Kingdom Matt.13: 44-46 Note: Some materials of this sermon were taken from the sermons of preachers in sermoncentral.com In the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 44-46 we will find here our first two parables –the parable of the treasure and pearl. These two metaphors ...read more

  • Find The Hidden Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,584 views

    The nature of the kingdom and its growth.

    Matthew 13- Find the hidden kingdom ! Tables and illustrations as well as audio and slides appear at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/mt13.htm Discussion questions, followed by detailed notes. 1. Was finding the Kingdom easy or difficult for you? 2. Did you get put off by the ...read more

  • The Treasure Principle

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,490 views

    This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

    “The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

  • An Introduction To The Parables Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    An introductory message to the Kingdom Parables found in Matt 13 giving an overview before examining each of the parables individually.

    An Introduction to the Parables of the Kindgom (Note: Much of this Outline has been borrowed from Charles A. Ratz’s Outline Studies in the Four Gospels) Scripture: Matt. 13:1-3a 1“That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into ...read more

  • Wedding Homily - Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    1. [Bride & Groom] You are valuable 2. Options require that declare what is most valuable 3. God found you so valuable that he forsook all of his options to save you

    ---- Joel, Cathie, when I asked you to read the parable called The Pearl of Great Price, I did so knowing that it was not a traditional or ordinary wedding reading – but then again, neither of you are traditional or ordinary people. Joel, I have had the privilege of getting to know you as a friend ...read more

  • Sacrificial Investments

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,962 views

    To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

  • Parables Of The Treasure And Pearl Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

    Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl - 6 The Holy Grail of the world of Physics is to discover “the theory of everything” • Physicists recognize there are powerful forces of nature at work governing the dynamics of our universe • There is light, gravity, electromagnetic waves, matter ...read more

  • The Lost Obsession Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,519 views

    OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

  • Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

    How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more