Sermons on Parable Of The Pearl:

The Priceless.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 31, 2023

What is the price of the priceless? -What is priceless to you? Imagine if there was a treasure hidden in a field. -Imagine it was worth 100 times the value of everything you own.

The Priceless. Matthew 13:44TPT What is the price of the priceless? At four months old, Leo had never seen his parents. He had been born with a rare condition that left his vision blurred. For him, it was like living in dense fog. But then a doctors fit him with a special set of glasses. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Encourages believers to diligently study, understand, and live out the teachings of the Bible, seeking God's approval through their faithful application.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship, in the shared love of our faith, and in the common hope of our future. We come together not as strangers, but as family, bound by the unbreakable ties of our shared belief. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Topics: Study, Approved

Where Was God?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001

Where is God during times of trial

While we were in Houston the weekend before Annual Conference, Cindy, Christopher and I went with Cindy’s parents to see the new movie Pearl Harbor. I know that it is just a movie. I am quite certain that things on December 7, 1941 didn’t happen just like they happened in the movie. Movies are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Super-Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

The greatness of God’s grace encourages us to live a godly life.

God’s Super-Abundant Grace The Importance of CONTEXT and GRAMMAR Romans 5:12-21. The Righteousness of God defended God’s DECISION is fair that declares men righteous God’s METHOD is fair in doing this on the basis of Christ’s work ADAM: (the source of our sinful condition) CHRIST: (the remedy for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than All

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 14, 2009

It isn’t how much you give to the work of the church that matters. It is how much you keep for yourself that concerns God.

Mark 12: 38 – 44 / More Than All Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the pastor of Memorial Presbyterian church in South Bend, Indiana. It was a unique ethnic congregation with many customs and traditions. One such “tradition” was the publishing of the annual “Scandal Sheet of Giving.” --- A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adorning The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In the areas of commitment, contribution, contentment, and character, have we made it a habit to adorn the Bride of Christ?

Adorning The Bride Of Christ 01/13/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Ill: When I was about nine years old there was a wedding held at the church of Christ for the eldest daughter of one of the congregation families who was marrying the son of another long standing family. The family of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When We Help Spread The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2017

1. Miracles will be multiplied (vs. 4-7). 2. Joy will be justified (vs. 8). 3. Deceit will be defeated (vs. 9-12). 4. Souls will be saved (vs. 12).

What Happens When We Help Spread the Gospel? Acts 8:4-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: *What is our most important mission as a church? In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus put it this way: 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

"for The Love Of God.."

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002

To ponder the love of God is to ponder that which is inconceivable, yet so many of us underestimate this, the most powerful of all forces....

“For the Love of God!” How many mothers do we have here this morning? You know, it takes a special kind of person to be a good mother doesn’t it? I mean, the world is full of “mothers”-- just about anyone can be a mother. But to be a truly “good” mother.....that seems to be a different ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Stupid With Money

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 14, 2008

How people foolishly spend there money and persue things that are of no value.

Stupid with Money November 13, 2008 Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma Luke 16:13 I’ve been your pastor here for ONE YEAR I realized that only once have I preached on Money. No time like the present>>> Read: 13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 7, 2013

a sermon about our giftedness and the need to share those gifts

Out of the Box 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John Ortberg, in his book, “Fully Devoted” recounts this story... “Many years ago, my grandfather phonedmy mother and offered her some dishes. My grandmother had recently died, and he found a box full of old blue dishes in the attic. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

What many people believe about heaven tends to be disproven from the scriptures.

Seven Myths About Heaven Someone sent me this in an email this week . . . A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 35 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

What If Tomorrow Were Cancelled?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

What would we do if we heard the words "Your Tomorrow has been cancelled. Are we ready to face the judgment?

TEXT: Luke 12:16-21; James 4:13, 14 TITLE: WHAT IF TOMORROW WERE TO BE CANCELLED? Imagine this scene (scenario) if you would: It is evening, and you have just finished supper. You decide to sit in your recliner and relax for a few moments. You and your family tune into the Cosby show for some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Representatives

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Feb 2, 2021

You need to go back to your local territory and be an ambassador of your kingdom, in your home, office, community, school, any where you find your self and you need to influence that area with your kingdom's will and purposes.

Today there are over 1.8 billion people on earth, different languages, different colors, different cultures but all of them are made in Gods Image. And God made each human being for the express purpose of revealing his nature in the earth. He is very clear about how he created them. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016

Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

[I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican