Sermons on Pearl Of Great Price:

The Price Of Devotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

What does Jesus mean to you? For Mary, He was worth everything she had. For Judas, He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

Worship is the act of sacrificially giving something precious to Jesus. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman in this story, it was a container of perfume. Let's dive into her story. This story takes place just before Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Topics: Devotion, Sacrifice

Bought With A Price

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 25, 2016

we are not our own - as those who are in Christ, we are God's doulos - and that changes everything

Bought With A Price TCF Sermon May 1, 2016 This is a dangerous message this morning, for at least two reasons – maybe more. Number 1, the theme of this message goes against the grain not only of our culture, but of our flesh, our selfishness, and of much of the church culture, too. Until ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Is Right

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 30, 2025

If Jesus enters your heart this Sabbath morning because you have left the door even slightly ajar, please, please do not chase Him out when you leave church. Take Him home with you. Don’t force Christ to find other quarters because you refuse to pay the mere pittance He asks of you.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT JAMES 1:19-27 #thepriceisright INTRODUCTION I should tell you that up front, the sermon that I will share with you this morning is NOT a sermon that I have written. I write all my own sermons each week, but this one is not mine. This one was written for Cold Spring and South ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pride Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005

This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pay The Price

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002

Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014

There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Price Of Sin

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 18, 2009

Using the story of Lot in Sodom, this message takes a hard look at the price of sin - what it does to our lives.

"The Price of Sin" Genesis 19 INTRODUCTION In this passage, three men (angels) had come to tell Abraham and Sarah that Isaac would be born. They then turned toward Sodom. God determined to destroy Sodom because of the gravity of their sin. Abraham interceded for Sodom, and god agreed to spare ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bought With A Price

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

What is your soul worth? Consider the price that was paid for it then make a determination.

Bought with a Price 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Discipleship in Jesus Christ sets us free.

John 19:16-18, 28-30 Discussion of Freedom 1. Freedom in reference to 1776 On July 4th, 1776 the founding fathers of this nation gathered together and prepared a document that would forever change the course of history. This document was a letter to King George of England declaring that the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Price Of Discipleship

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 17, 2015

We often preach on salvation given so freely, but do we take the time to look at the price we have to pay to be a disciple?

The Price of Discipleship Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, a journey that he knew would end with him being crucified, and yet many of those following him thought he was on his way to establish his Kingdom in the capital city. Sometimes I wonder if Jesus ever wanted to say: “What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Price Is Right Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 18, 2006

Esau sells Jacob the birthright showing how he despised God’s blessings. Are we guilty of despising, that is treating as cheap God’s blessings? Find out what warnings and encouragements we can learn from this episode of "Jake TV."

(As “The Price Is Right” theme song plays, invite three contestants forward.) Welcome to the Price Is Right brought to you today from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church! Before you is a lovely bag of Skittles. The contestant who comes closest to guessing the retail price of this object without going over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

Part 2 of 3 of the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question "Is there a price to true worship?".

the price of worship Romans 12:1-2 READ BEFORE SERVICE: Matthew 26:6-13 (NIV) 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal