Sermons on The Pearl:

The Cup Experience

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 20, 2014

Have you ever, like Job, asked God the question why me? I try to be faithful, I try to be obedient. I go to church faithfully. Yet I am in this mess yet again. It's a cup experience

“The Cup Experience” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 20:22-23, Matthew 26:39 Genesis 44 & 45 OPENING:- One of the great figurative images of the Bible is the cup. There are many references to the cup in the Bible. Now what gives the cup its significance is not the cup itself, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 10, 2014

We sin and wonder, is it at all possible for me to be saved. Will I make it. Is there hope for me, I meen I am so bad and I cant seem to overcome. what does Jesus think about this?

Main Idea Let’s take a walk with Jesus and ask Him some questions. Jesus, “How we can inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and what measure will You use to gauge our fitness to inherit your Kingdom, I mean, can we really make it? Do you really want us to be there? We will discover that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus.

OUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST II Peter 1:1-2 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, June 1st, 2025) Each one of us deserves death, judgment, and an eternity in Hell. But thanks to God’s mercy, we have been delivered from that fate. God has lavished His love, mercy, and grace upon us. He sent His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You Who... Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

A sermon for our outside Celebration Sunday that points to the blessings we have of having a great God and a great Savior, using the YooHoo chocolate drink as an object lesson.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church Celebration Sunday - October 21, 2012 David Simpson You Who.... Psalm 71:19 and Matthew 11:28 Many of you remember last year's Celebration Sunday sermon...right? M&M - our Mighty and Majestic Lord! Well, I thought about using another acrostic from ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 23 - Godly Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 14, 2014

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 23.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Three We will now look at chapter 23. 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, Proverbs 23:1 (NASB) The point of this proverb is to be careful when eating with an important or influential person because he or she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cherish The Gospel

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 13, 2019

Why cherish the Gospel?

“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God — the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Bold Message Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 30, 2016

This is the final lesson of the series. It is a reminder for us to embrace our discipleship and boldly share the good news of our King.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel, The Whole Gospel & Nothing But The Gospel

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 25, 2018

To look at presenting the full gospel whenever we are asked to, leaving nothing out, and never adding our own views.

John Sentamu on Billy Graham ========================= I was listening to the radio on the way home from work on Wednesday evening and Archbishop John Sentamu was saying a few words about Billy Graham who had just died. He didn’t have long and I don’t remember all he said, but the few words that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Are you tight with your treasure? You’ll be tight with your heart as well. It’s the age old battle that we all fight… the battle between selfishness and generosity. Truly, it is more blessed to give generously than it is to receive.

The Generous Life John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewal, Unseen By The Eyes...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2018

Seems we are looking for OZ. We try to be like the WIZARD? We need a commitment to renewal of our relationships and love. There is great power in regeneration and a new commitment.

RENEWAL: UNSEEN BY THE EYE! WALK AWAY EMPTY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Door

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2017

The MEZUZOTH: Come and let us study DOORS in the Bible. This is a wonder lesson as we consider the role of doors in daily life and Biblical times.

THE DOOR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 5:9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. There was at one time a tradition of when the married couple first approached the doorway of their new home ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:22-24, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

05 The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Every single person has an appointment with death - where you go depends upon who you trust!

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death 8th March 2009 Psalm 23:4 Whenever we have a shadow we have two other things, a substance and a light. David has already talked about the valley of the substance of death in Psalm 22 My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? This is what Christ cried at Calvary. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist