Sermons on Oceans:

Pearl Mystery

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014

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

Defeating The Waters Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 9, 2014

Drenched, cold and fearing for their lives, they bucket the water out the boat as figure comes towards them. Is it the ghost of a drowned sailor....?

“in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless chaos and darkness covered the face of deep, while the Spirit/breath/wind of God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:1) So begins the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Holiness

Trophies In The Halls Of Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2021

Hunters like to keep trophies of their hunting prowess. Satan also has a Trophy Room in Hell, where all those whom he conquered are displayed. Make sure you don't end up a trophy in the Halls of Hell!

TROPHIES IN THE HALLS OF HELL Isa. 14:9; 1 Pet. 5:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was out working in his yard when a police car pulled up. The policeman got out and asked him where he was between 5 & 6. 2. For some reason the officer got a little agitated when he said, “I was in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9, Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 17, 2023

To help people see the love of God.

A warm and heartfelt greeting to you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day, we are united by a common purpose - to seek understanding, to grow in faith, and to experience the transformative power of God's love. Our journey today will lead us to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: God's Love

The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help the congregation understand the difference between wisdom and knowledge.

Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our collective desire to grow in understanding and wisdom. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a journey that will take us through the sacred scriptures and into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6

Topics: Having Knowledge And Wisdom, Choosing The Best

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing The World Through God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2009

The last ingredient of revival that I believe is necessary is for us to see the world through God’s eyes.

SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES Job 34:20-22 (Key Verse – 21) “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Introduction: Seeing God’s Holiness, being aware of His presence, acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on God, understanding Christ’s call to the church will ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 19, 2002

This is not a gimmick. There are no hidden charges, No purchase necessary. It’s a free gift that actually is free.

We’re living in a day and time when one frequently receives a card in the mail, a message on the radio or a commercial on the television advertising “something for nothing”. Upon closer examination of the offer one usually finds it is a gimmick to get you to purchase something else or has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Object Lesson

Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008

The certainty of the Second Coming of Christ cannot be disputed. The question is, WILL THIS WORLD BE READY FOR THIS EVENT?

"God’s Great Object Lesson" [Pastor R. A. Deem, Jr.] Ezek 33:1-6 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"Let The Spirit Fill Your Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2024

One must allow the Holy Spirit to fill their life if they are to live a life of eternal significance.

Financial expert and radio personality, Dave Ramsey says there are three things one can do with money: spend, give, or invest. Of course, one must become debt free first. There’s a parallel between what he says about money and what God says about life. I can spend my life, give my life, or invest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004

Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Challenge (Job 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2026

Does creation challenge us?

Who created earth, oceans, morning, snow, hail, lightning, wind, rain, constellations, the laws of matter? Who feeds wild animals? Let’s begin in Job 38. Does God finally challenge Job to answer some questions? Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist