Sermons on Pearls Before Swine:

Do You Walk With Him Or On Him? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

Tonight, we will discover the fourth of five warnings given in the book of Hebrews.

“Do You Walk With Him or On Him?” Hebrews Series (10:26-36) Based upon Ron Philips book “Hebrews: Finding the Better Way” June 10, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Tonight, we will discover the fourth of five warnings given in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011

How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Other

Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 1 – 15

Matthew 7: 1 – 15 Fruit Inspectors “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Please Judge

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003

Are we, as Christians, allowed to judge our brother? NO! We are COMMANDED to judge him.

Please Judge Romans 2:1-16; Romans 7:1; Colossians 1:28 Listen to the first words of Romans 2:1 and Matthew 7:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else...” “Judge not that you be not judged.” Based just on those two scriptures, and some others like them, How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Yeast And The Narrow Way

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

This is about the yeast of the Holy Spirit working in us, making us more like Jesus, helping us to walk the narrow way between the kingdom of this earth and the kingdom of God as we strive to serve Jesus.

The woman and the yeast, the Kingdom of God is… Luke 13: verse 20 - 21 Again he asked, "What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough.“ Yeast is also referred to as Leaven Leaven was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fair Is Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."

OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Fools

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 28, 2016

Almost like the 3 Stooges, the Bible describes 3 types of fools: the Mental Fool, the Mocking Fool, and the Material Fool. We need to examine ourselves to make sure we don't fall into one of these three categories.

THE THREE FOOLS Psalms 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Three Stooges were a comedy act that built on the ignorance of 3 men: Moe, Larry, & Curly. In this episode, Curly’s trying to save a woman’s reputation and displays his fear of mice and penchant for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ And Criticism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There is a legitimate place for expressing critical feelings. It is just that it is a delicate matter. It is almost as delicate as trying to catch soap bubbles on a pin.

Some years back at the University of Wisconsin a group of literary students formed a club. The purpose of the club was to criticize. The members would submit a story, and it would be dissected mercilessly with no punches pulled. The sessions were so brutal that the club members dubbed themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Pilate's Dilemma

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Pilate

Matthew 27:15-26 Pilate's Dilemma I. THE PERSON THAT CONFRONTED PILATE v.22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. (a) HIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Holiness

How Are People Before Christ Saved? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 28, 2010

Faith in the reality of Messiah Jesus Christ is the same as Abraham’s faith in the Promised Messiah.

We noted last week from Romans 4:1-12 that Abraham is the “father” of faith. Faith, belief and trust in God with his heart, made Abraham righteous in God’s sight. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 8:11………. Abraham will be in heaven! The Israelites of old were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commemoration Of All Faithful Departed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores the enduring connection with our departed loved ones, and God's role in helping us remember and honor them, while anticipating reunion.

Good morning, everyone! I hope you're all doing well and feeling blessed today. We're here to talk about something that's a bit heavy, but also incredibly important. It's about remembering those who have passed on before us, and about our own place in the grand scheme of things. Our scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-27

Topics: Remembering, Gone Before Us

The Right Way To Judge Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus, here in the Sermon on the Mount, deals with two different extremes of the problem of human judgment. The first extreme is a harsh, critical spirit. The second extreme is permissiveness. Tonight, we want to take a look at both of these extremes, and

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount part 16 The right way to Judge Pm Service February 15th 2009 Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction About twenty-four years ago, a congregation in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2015

These are notes and sermon from Matthew 7:1 - 14. Shows the importance of using our words wisely because they have power when used in God's will.

Please the note the references of Utley of Understanding the Bible and Joyce Meyer's 365 Day Devotional Title: The Narrow Way Theme: To show that God’s way is a way of protection and security. He gave us a narrow road so that we can keep our self secure in Him. Text: Matthew 7:13 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

First Appearance Before Pilate Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2020

Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They need Pilate to give Jesus the death sentence, since the Jews no longer have that authority. Pilate interviews Christ and announces that he is innocent.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (31) First Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 Time: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Place: Jerusalem Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom Part Iv - The Hidden Treasure And Pearl

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 17, 2024

This is the fourth of a series on Christ's parables on the KOH in Matthew 13

Title: “Parables of the Kingdom” Part IV Script: Mt. 13:44-46 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 2-17-24 Intro: Facebook’s $1 billion acquisition of Instagram was a watershed moment for Big Tech. It demonstrated just how much wealth and power the industry holds — and how it could be wielded. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible