Sermons on The Pearl Of Great Price:

The Great Exchange: Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 2, 2025

In this sermon we uncover the revolutionary secret to the Christian life: it is not a matter of our improvement for God, but our replacement by Him.

Introduction: The Heart of the Matter My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, I greet you this morning in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. If you were to take a single pen and a single piece of paper, and you were asked to summarize the entire Christian experience in one sentence, you would be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Exchange: Trading Worry For Worship

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

Exploring Jesus' timeless cure for anxiety, this sermon calls listeners to make the great exchange—trading the illogical, faithless burden of worry for a life of worship that seeks first the Kingdom of a Father who knows and provides for their every need.

Introduction: The Tyranny of "What If?" Good morning, beloved. There is a quiet tyranny that seeks to rule our hearts. It is not an invading army or a foreign power. It is a voice in our own minds, and its weapon is two simple words: "What if?" It is the tyrant that wakes you at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Great Wisdom (1 Kings 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 15, 2025

Where can we get great wisdom? Let's begin in 1 Kings 3.

Did Solomon in some ways start his reign right, with humility, requesting wisdom from God? How can we find wisdom? Let’s look at 1 Kings 3. Did Solomon foolishly marry a princess from Egypt? Was this the start of his marrying many pagan wives who eventually turned his heart away from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"great Big God" Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 19, 2024

As Creator, God existed before His creation. Everything else in the universe has a beginning. God alone has always been, always is, and always will be. He made time, yet He is before time because He is timeless.

“GREAT BIG GOD” GENESIS 1:1 We are packed and ready to go on a road trip, but the trip is not about us. It is the Journey of Jesus through the 66 books of the Bible. Jesus traveled Route 66. Although we do not see His name in every book, all 66 books point to Him. Jeff Medders summarizes it this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of God's Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2024

The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. Has always been God's plan (vs. 1-5). 2. Has always involved preaching (vs. 2-4; 7-8). 3. Will always accomplish God's purposes (vs. 8-11). 4. Includes precious gifts (vs. 6, 12-13).

The Greatness of God's Gospel Ephesians 3:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today in Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul talks about the greatness of the "gospel." That's simply the "good news" about Jesus Christ. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Management, Wealth Accumulation, Consumerism, Economic Inequality

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

Peter Confesses Jesus Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 11:The Great Commission - Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ.

The Great Commission Part 11 – Peter says Jesus is the Son of God Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Big Specks And Little Logs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013

At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascension

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that doesn’t get enough attention. We make a pretty big deal over Christmas and Easter but what about the ascension? We shouldn't overlook it because without the ascension the work of Jesus would not be complete.

THE ASCENSION INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that probably doesn’t get enough attention. With Christmas and Easter we make a pretty big deal over his birth and his death and resurrection, but what about the ascension? We might think the ascension is not all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are All The Christians? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Boldness, complacency, impact

WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Short devotional on redemption: The price, the plan and the proof of redemption

REDEMPTION Bought out of the slave market I. The Price of Redemption We owe everything to the Lord because of what He paid to redeem us. In I Peter 1:18 the Bible says we were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious of Jesus. II. The Plan of Redemption There is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Give Us The Greatest Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 22, 2022

1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 1-3). 2. Keep telling the good news about Jesus (vs. 4-5). 3. Keep trusting Jesus when things go wrong (vs. 4-6). 4. Start looking at life from God's point of view (vs. 7-11). 5. Pursue God's kingdom with great passion (vs. 12).

God Wants to Give Us the Greatest Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In the last chapter, the Lord chose His twelve Apostles and sent them on a mission to the lost sheep of the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2017

God's Word 'trumps' all ... A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes PowerPoint and link to 17 message series by same name.

Make America Godly Again Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/patriotic-sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Recently when I entered a voting booth I felt intimidated, like someone was watching me. Outside the polling station were many signs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist