Sermons about Matthew 13:44-53

An Unfamiliar Kingdom

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 27, 2014

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While we all have preconceptions about what the kingdom of heaven is and isn't, Jesus uses parables to force us to rethink what the kingdom is.

What is it that the Gospel message presents? I don’t simply mean today’s Gospel lesson, but the capital-G “Gospel.” The Gospel is not merely, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.” The proper name for them is the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-49

Denomination: Anglican

Your Elevator Talk

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 29, 2014

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We need to take St. Peter Chrysologus as a model for our witnessing, and be able to tell our witness to Christ and the Church in less than a minute.

July 30 2014 St Peter Chrysologus Today’s Gospel must be specially important to the Church, because we heard it on Sunday, and Monday, and again today. Because it is so brief, we might be tempted to think otherwise, that it is forgettable. But we forget it at our peril, at the peril of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

Pearl Mystery

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014

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A treasure of supreme value. What is the mysterious secret to the value of this pearl? Let us see what is so special about a pearl.

Pearl Mystery Matthew 13:45,46 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (KJV) 45 También el reino de los cielos es semejante a un mercader que busca buenas perlas; (RVG04) 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

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The final question which it leaves with us is this: Are you really changed by your contact with Jesus Christ and are you still changing? Everyone in this congregation in one way or another has had a contact, a touch, with Jesus, has heard his voice.

Opening illustration: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“kingdom Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2015

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Christ-followers are called to be more than good church-goers; we're to be kingdom disciples.

Today, we’re starting of series on kingdom living. Our goal is to stimulate a kingdom vision that will enable us, as a church, to dream, think, and move beyond the church-box paradigm. Christ calls us to be more than good church-goers; He calls us to be kingdom disciples. In the four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Heaven Is Not That Hard. . . Or Is It?

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2015

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Heaven is the most interesting and exciting place in the entire universe. We will be exploring and having adventures. Nothing we now know even comes close. No possession can compete with possessing heaven. No trip can compare with going there.

6 September 2005 Getting to Heaven is Not That Hard. . . Or is It? Matthew 13:44-13:46 It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Family - Pt. 2 - Treasure Hunters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 18, 2012

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We are a long ways from the days of "Leave it to Beaver"and "The Brady Bunch"! What does God have to say to the "Modern Family"?

Modern Family Pt. 2 – Treasure Hunters The Brady Bunch has left the building. The little house we live in no longer resembles the one on the prairie! We have moved from “Father Knows Best” to we aren’t sure daddy knows anything! The day we live is different. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Faith

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

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Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Rejected On Earth. Accepted In Heaven

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2014

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Jesus rejected in Nazareth - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). They Are Offended By Jesus (vs 57a). (2). They Dishonoured Jesus (vs 57b). (3). They Refuse To Believe In Jesus (vs 58). SERMON BODY: Ill: • George Campbell Morgan (9 December 1863 – 16 May 1945); • Was a British evangelist, preacher and a leading Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Brethren

Hidden Treasures

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Dec 11, 2014

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A heart-felt message about the treasures found in God.

1. WHAT ARE THE TREASURES? Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 2. ARE THEY WORTH FINDING? Psalms 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed Lives Through Ownership

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 12, 2013

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There is a difference between owning and renting/borrowing. You treat things differently when you are invested in them.

Quotes: "I have held many things in my hand, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands that I still possess." -Martin Luther “Resolution, like responsibility, is a product of ownership." - Richard Eyre Matthew 13:45-46; I Corinthians 6:19-20 There is a difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

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Sermon on what you hold valuable and where you are storing those treasures.

Treasure Hunting Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction Good morning, this morning I want to talk about treasures. Your treasures and my treasures. They may not be the same thing but they are things we hold dear in our lives. Illustration- If I gave you my wallet, that would be weird for both of us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Nazarene

This Kingdom Is Costly

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

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Change everything you can so that you can follow Him fully and without hindrance and chase after those things which belong to you

This Kingdom is costly Matthew 13:44 - The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. I am surprised to find so many people who are embarrassed to tell others that they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Charismatic

The Good And Honest Heart

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016

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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

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 24, 2016

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To serve God or gain something of great value you must fight to earn it, and not everyone is willing to make the sacrifice. But those who do remain respected..

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God? Kelly Durant Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls :46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 2. How many of you have ever wanted something really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

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