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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,132 views

    The parable is about you and I, and the price that was paid.

    THE CHURCH Matthew 13:44-46 How important is the church? Here is a parable that declares to the value and importance of the church. Here’s a merchant man. A merchant on a journey. He has but one purpose and that is seeking goodly pearls. One day he sees the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priceless Value Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
     | 5,144 views

    Why would Jesus describe His Kingdom like this? What makes His Kingdom so valuable, so priceless that even if you had to sell everything you own to get it, it would be worth it? The Kingdom of God is infinitely valuable because this is where we find and h

    The Priceless Value of the Kingdom Matt.13: 44-46 Note: Some materials of this sermon were taken from the sermons of preachers in sermoncentral.com In the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 44-46 we will find here our first two parables –the parable of the treasure and pearl. These two metaphors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Pearl Of Great Price Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2010
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    This is week 3 of our series on the Kingdom of Heaven is like. . . This week it is like a man hunting for the perfect pearl and what he was like

    He had it all, at least on the surface. A good business, a fine family, status in the community. He had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man. Those things were all so cold and inanimate, forged and moulded deep inside an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Buying Up Opportunities

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 5,271 views

    Are you making the most of the opportunities God gives you to make a difference in the lives of others?

    BUYING UP OPPORTUNITIES Matthew 13:44-46 January 2, 2011 Here we are, our first Sunday together in a brand new year. We’ve had our highs and lows this past year. We’ve experienced God’s grace in our times of grieving, as well as His power and provision on our Big Day this past ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:45-46 – You Are So Worth It! – Part 17 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 47 ratings
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    Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ask Jesus some questions like “Who or What is the PEARL OF GREAT VALUE?” Are WE the pearl of great price and is it Christ who gives up everything to purchase us?

    Matthew 13:45-46 – YOU ARE SO WORTH IT! – Part 17 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!” Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would You Pay For Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Eternal life is the most valuable thing in the world. What would you pay for it?

    What would you pay for eternal life? Picture yourself in this scenario. You just bought one of those metal detectors and you go out to use it just as a hobby. You find this big field and you’re doing you thing. Every now and then you find something nice and sometimes not valuable. But it keeps ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007
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     | 8,149 views

    How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

    The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,252 views

    God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

    A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    An Introduction To The Parables Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 19, 2008
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    An introductory message to the Kingdom Parables found in Matt 13 giving an overview before examining each of the parables individually.

    An Introduction to the Parables of the Kindgom (Note: Much of this Outline has been borrowed from Charles A. Ratz’s Outline Studies in the Four Gospels) Scripture: Matt. 13:1-3a 1“That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

    Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Treasure, The Pearl And The Net Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,370 views

    God’s gift of membership in his kingdom is a treasure that’s worth giving up everything else to possess. His gift of his revealed word is a treasure that we can bring out of our storerooms over and over again to apply to each new situation we find ourselv

    Can you imagine this man? Perhaps he’s ploughing a field, just a paid worker, but he suddenly comes across a great treasure, just below the surface. He can’t believe his luck! But what’s he to do? He knows he can’t just take it. The field doesn’t belong to him. Perhaps it’s too big to dig up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Treasure Island Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010
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    Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

    Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Cost Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    THe Kingdom of God is of great worth, and it will cost you everything.

    The Secret Message of Jesus July 23, 2006 The Cost of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Pearl Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 25,795 views

    The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Find The Hidden Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,521 views

    The nature of the kingdom and its growth.

    Matthew 13- Find the hidden kingdom ! Tables and illustrations as well as audio and slides appear at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/mt13.htm Discussion questions, followed by detailed notes. 1. Was finding the Kingdom easy or difficult for you? 2. Did you get put off by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational