Sermons on Pearls:

Being A Christian--What Would It Mean? What Would It Cost? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Pt-1 Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Every Christian wants to go to Heaven, but few could describe it to someone if asked. This series is designed to educate us about exactly what Heaven will be like, what will we do there. The CEV is used for ease of understanding. PT 1-Why should we want

Understanding Heaven As a Christian you know you want to go to Heaven. Even people who don’t believe in God think they can go to Heaven. Yet most Christians would not be able to describe Heaven to someone or don’t have a clear understanding of it themselves. If someone asked you “So what will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Friday But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 21, 2005

The actions of Friday will be regreted in light of the events of Sunday. Though on Friday, Satan celebrates, soldiers spit, and Pharisees clap, but on Sunday the sinners rejoice.

IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING On December the 7th 1941 the Japanese raided Pearl Harbor. This was a defining moment in American history. The U.S. fleet was reachable by an aircraft carrier force only. The Japanese planes attacked just before 8am. Within a short time five of eight ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Looking at the parables

Matthew 13 Parables of the Kingdom 8/24/97 Intro: Today we are going to talk about some of the parables of the bible. What is a parable? Many times it has been called "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning." Really, it is simply a word picture to better help us understand. Jesus knew that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sue Your Own Mother! Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: *other

Which Payday Are You Working For! Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 28, 2001

Is heaven the payday you want.

Which payday are you working for? A lot of people are working for the wrong pay day anymore. They worry more about making a dollar than they worry about seeking God.(Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.) So instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Careful Now Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

This is the 18th in the Sermon on the Mount Series, and deals with the issue of Judging others.

HE WAS A GODLY MAN. EVEN HIS CRITICS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, THEY MAY HAVE DISAGREED WITH HIS TECHNIQUES AND THOUGHT HE WAS A LITTLE FLASHY BUT HE WAS DEFINITELY A MAN OF GOD. HIS MESSAGE FROM GOD WAS ONE OF NO COMPROMISE, AND HIS MORAL STANDARDS WERE THE HIGHEST AROUND. AND NOT ONLY DID HE UPHOLD THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beholding God's Face Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 12, 2006

Examination of the sixth BE-Attitude: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Beholding God’s Face Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” John 1: 1-5; 9-14 1. “The White Pearl Hotel sits on the beautiful Venetian Harbour of Kyrenia on the island of Cyprus. From its balconies and stunning rooftop terrace, you will enjoy some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

To Judge Or Not To Judge - That Is The Question

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

One of the most popular verse fragments recited by unbelievers or folks who claim to be believers but who are living in sin is, "Judge not, lest you be judged." Holy proof-texting! What does this teaching really mean to those who are called to be holy?

Love, love, love. The world is infatuated with love! We who are called to be Christ's ambassadors need to be able to differentiate between what the world calls love and what the Bible describes as Christ-like love. Proper judgment is an integral part of Christ's love. What is love? (show video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Not That Complicated (Jesus Died, Then Rose From The Dead)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Many have become so obsessed with facts that we have missed the impact of the resurrection on their lives. The Resurrection is not that complicated it is a straight forward truth. Christ died and was risen from the dead. Updated April 2022.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, ......two airmen ... who had just taken their post at a radar ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, John 20:1-31, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

Basics About Basileia!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 4, 2015

Taking a 360 degree view on the word "Basileia" which in original Greek means "Kingdom".

Basics of Basileia “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

Studies In Revelation Chapter 17

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 17 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rise and Fall of Babylon Text: Revelation 17 1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ