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  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Buy The Farm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

    Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Still In The Fishing Business!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2008
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    Jesus uses four analogies to explain some facets of the kingdom of heaven

    Kirby 27-07-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: A young Colombian girl who received a new testament in her school. She read the New Testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy.. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "If You Miss This You Miss It All"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 24, 2008
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    A sermon about living in the Kingdom.

    Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “If You Miss This You Miss It All” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Returning home from Kindergarten one day a boy ran into the house and excitedly told his mother, “I found a dollar bill on the sidewalk as I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Line Parables

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 26, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Heaven Look Like?

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Kingdom Is Like . . .

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,831 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding The Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2008
     | 3,560 views

    From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, we know the King of kings! And He wants us to know about His Kingdom.

    Understanding the Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3 Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Picture This! The Net Effect Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
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     | 7,003 views

    Over and over and over Jesus says: The kingdom of heaven is like… Then he goes on to explain it. Before we wrap up this series we need to take a look at one more parable and it’s found in Matthew 13:47-53. This parable amplifies what has already been s

    Over the past four weeks we have been looking at word pictures that Jesus painted for us. Do you see the pictures? The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who went out in his field to scatter his seed. Some fell on the path, some fell among the rocks, some grew up with the weeds, and some were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

    The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Returns Home One Last Time Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,603 views

    They say, “You can never go back.” “They” are right for the most part – and there really is no need to, except to allow where and who we have been to give us a proper perspective on who we have become. I cannot help but wonder how much of that Jesus felt

    Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, gives this illustration: "George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office, plop down on a chair and declare, ’I don’t believe in God.’ Buttrick would give this disarming reply: ’Sit down and tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Richardson avatar

    What Moves The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Michael Richardson on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,524 views

    Why most churches and individuals miss the power of God in their lives.

    Matt. 13:53-58 WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD INTRO: ***A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    Miracle Stopping Faith

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    For churches where the Power of God is not seen. We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown.

    Miracle Stopping Faith Mat 13:53-58 We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown. Bozo circus elephant – Kind – sudden character change – Charge people – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist