Sermons on Parable Of Lost Sheep:

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025

The Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is one of the most misunderstood of all parables. The conventional thinking is challenged because there is only one true interpretation for this parable. Some very lovely truths come out about the Lord and the Church, the Bride for whom He gave all.

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 1 of 4 We are working through the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, seven of them, and today we start the sixth one, which is about a pearl of the greatest value and perfection. In this study we look at the Parable itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, 1 Samuel 16:11-12, Ephesians 2:13-16, Ephesians 5:27-29, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 55:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ninth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 95:1-11, Numbers 10:35-36, Numbers 11:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 16:1-9, Luke 15:11-32. A). SINGING PRAISE, AND LISTENING TO THE WORD. Psalm 95. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11, Numbers 10:35-36, Numbers 11:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 16:1-9, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The University Of Hard Knocks

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2013

The 4 years of college for the Prodigal Son.

The University of Hard Knocks Robert A. Glass Many of us have attended college, and some of us have various degrees. But there was a boy, whose collegiate journey can be a lesson for us all. The story of the Prodigal Son is well known, but if we examine through its stages we will see the four ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

God’s heart is for lost things to be found and ruptured relationships to be reconciled.

Dec. 30, 2001 Scripture Text: Luke 15:1-32 Speaker: Jeff Williams Good morning! My neighbors must have thought I was crazy. I was standing in the dumpster. I was not looking in the dumpster. I was standing knee deep in their trash. One of my boys had been playing with my keys and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decision Time Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2009

Have you ever made a dumb decision? David certainly did, and we have too. But now is the time for us to commit to do the right thing. This is our decision time.

Summer Psalms #6 - Decision Time Psalm 34:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 1, 2009 *Have you ever made a dumb decision? I’ve made plenty of them, more than I want to know. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, three-star General Russel Honoré called it “getting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 March 25, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 March 25, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for loving all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation Is Free But It's Not Cheap Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Salvation is revealed through the parables

Salvation is free but it’s not cheap Matthew 13:44-50 The perfect Pastor The perfect Pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect pastor works from 8 a.m. until midnight, is always on call, and ready to fill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

It All Starts With A Little Seed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2018

It is the message and not the messanger.

It All Starts With a Tiny Seed Mark 4:26-34 When Jesus started to face opposition from grous like the Pharisees and Scribes, He started to address the crowds in parables. The purpose of the parable is twofold. On one hand, it is easy to understand the story as it comes from real life. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Lose

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

The importance of serving God or you will lose your soul.

IF YOU LOSE I. DEFINE LOSE: (Webster's) 1. to bring to ruin or destruction 2. to become unable to find 3. to have taken away from one by accident, death, removal, etc.; to be deprived of 4. to fail to keep ( a state of mind or body, one's position, etc.) 7. to fail to win: as, we lost ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Lions Feed

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Warning to God’s sheep of spiritual dangers in areas where the roaring lion prowls.

Behavioral Patterns of Lions, how he feeds & stalks, give you insight into devil’s activities as it relates to the saints of God. WHEN THE FIRE GOES OUT, THE LIONS MOVE IN When in the jungles of Africa, a doctor and his wife, after flying from America and a day of birdwatching and photography, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 9, 2015

God is waiting in the weeds of our lives to bind up our wounds and mend the disease that separates us from ourselves and one another and from all that is holy.

Have you ever tried to describe a difficult or abstract concept to someone, especially when you know that the person you are speaking to doesn’t know anything about what you are talking about? If you have, you know what Jesus is trying to do in these five parables from Matthew’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Keeping Score? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026

The fact of the matter is “Life is unfair” and we have to learn to accept that it is! We need to quit spending valuable energy trying to change something that will not change in this sin filled world. We must learn to expect it and be willing to push through unfair situations with God’s assistance.

Theme: Time Management Introduction to Theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff that life is made of.” The world we live in knows the importance of Time Management but where they miss the mark is on what they prioritize - which usually is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 19:27, Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Composting The Garbage Of Our Lives With Praise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2011

Rain needs fertile soil in order to accomplish anything. But the soil needs compost in order to live. So also do our lives need God-processed garbage in order to bear fruit.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course July 10, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy [If rain] The word of God, the prophetic spirit, doesn’t just evaporate from the Church. It must bear fruit in obedience to all of the ten commandments, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, the welcoming attitude we bear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Gain A Few Pounds Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2007

The Parable of the Pounds - We are each entrusted with the weighty matter of carrying the gospel. But how well are we bearing the burden God has placed in our pack? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Gain a Few Pounds Luke 19:11-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GainFewPounds.html “I don’t need anyone telling me how to do that…I’ve got it mastered!” The parable of the pounds reminds us of the parable of the talents in Mt. 25, which we’ll study in a couple of weeks. But they are quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist