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  • The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 409 ratings
     | 82,443 views

    What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

    In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

  • Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011
     | 5,628 views

    Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

    Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

  • What Do You Treasure Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan"

    What do you ‘Treasure?’ A Fan or a Follower - #3 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 13:44-45 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * As we continue considering the question of, “Am I a Fan or Follower” of Jesus Christ, I remind ...read more

  • Desperately Seeking

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,964 views

    We're all looking for something, we just don't always know what we are looking for.

    Desperately Seeking Matthew 13:44-45; Luke 15: 1-7 Community Service in the Park May 29th, 2005 Summer Outreach Have you ever noticed that we are tireless searchers? Jesus points this out to us in our first passage this morning, Matthew 13:44-45. We seem to spend our lives searching for one ...read more

  • The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,860 views

    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

  • I Simply Must Have… Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,275 views

    God recreates the whole life of those who give up small ambitions and admissions.

    Read Matthew 13.44-46. Pray. Introduction Matthew again pairs two parables to press on us all the more forcefully one point. Last week we heard two parables of hidden and growing power. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, small and insignificant, but hidden in the dirt it grows to ...read more

  • God's Kingdom Is Our Treasure

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    PENTECOST 10 (A) - The kingdom of God is our greatest treasure both to value and to share.

    GOD’S KINGDOM IS OUR TREASURE (Outline) August 1, 2010 - Pentecost 10 - MATTHEW 13:44-52 INTRO: Our society places certain values on everything that one can see, feel, and touch. All too often the bottom line is connected to a dollar amount. But what is the value of those ...read more

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

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,183 views

    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

  • Buying Up Opportunities

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,470 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

  • Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,765 views

    The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

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

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    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

  • The Nature Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009
     | 5,780 views

    This message explores the nature of the Kingdom of heaven and of God and how Christians participate in bringing it "on earth as it is in heaven."

    We are learning the ways we "shrink Jesus down," from his robust loving nature. ? Last week we discovered his surprising agenda-a kingdom not a religious club. Transformed people of the king transforming their world. * The tension exists today between Jesus and religion. Religion establishes a ...read more

  • Not Holding Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,950 views

    True treasure is found only in Christ.

    Not Holding Back Matthew 13:44-46 Rev. Brian Bill 7/26/09 [Demonstrate use of metal detector] Because people have always been fascinated with the idea of finding hidden treasure, NBC has produced a reality-based TV show called “Treasure Hunters.” While I’ve not seen the show, here’s the promo: ...read more

  • Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
     | 4,414 views

    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

  • Angels Angels Angels

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,681 views

    Angels - what the bible says about them as opposed to the world. Long list of Scriptures about angels included.

    An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more