Sermons on The Pearl:

"making Room For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Passion Greater Than Comfort - Matthew 16:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? May our passion for Jesus always be greater than our passion for an easy life.

A Passion Greater Than Comfort Introduction Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek comfort over commitment? How quickly we gravitate towards convenience over courage? Yet, when we read the Bible, we discover that following Jesus is not about ease—it's about a deep and abiding passion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, John 16:33, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:19-21, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Emeralds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 16, 2025

Emeralds are defined as a brittle gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl.

Leatrice Eiseman, a female American color specialist, author and educator once remarked: “The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum, as it has throughout history, multifaceted emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, emerald ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13, John 1:3, Lamentations 4:7, Song of Songs 5:14

"god's Power Found In The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2021

A sermon for Good Friday.

“God’s Power Found in the Cross” Matthew 27:27-56 The cheering crowds from Palm Sunday are gone. Now Jesus is alone, nailed to a cross, dying. The robbers crucified with Jesus cruelly mock Him. Those who pass by hurl insults at Him and shake their heads, as do the religious authorities who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Empowered By The Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

A sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost focusing on how the Holy Spirit transforms us and empowers us to live out our calling.

Empowered by the Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Introduction: Today, as we gather on this seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we reflect on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The number 7 in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine perfection, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 91:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

For All The Saints

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2023

It is right to remember those who have gone before us in the faith. They serve as witnesses to the faith we should have.

For All the Saints Hebrews 11:32-40 We come to what should be a very important day for us on the Christian calendar, the day known as “all Saint’s Day or the Feast of All Saints. It is a day in which we are to remember those in the faith who have one before us, many of whom suffered great hardship ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Chapter 1

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

This is an amillenial veiw of the book of Revelation. I believe that this is a book that has been carnally looked upon for too long. God gave this vision to John under the annointing of the Holy Spirit, therefore we must read it under the annointing. T

Revelation 1:1-20 Revelation is an act of revealing; a manifestation of truth; to uncover or unveil something that was one time covered. The title Revelation, was translated from the word Apocalypse. To many people, this word speaks to them of the end of time. That is not what this word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ancient Wells Of Living Water

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

If we will dig again these ancient wells we will find living water flowing out of these wells. Let us now examine the many wells that we must redig so that we can once again have living water flowing out of our lives.

Ancient Wells of Living Water Text: Genesis 26:12-19 Introduction: In Genesis 26 verse 12 we read where Isaac had sowed in the land and had received a hundredfold blessing from God the same year. Verse 13 explains to us that Isaac became great, he went forward, and he grew until he became very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Role Of Christian Women

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012

Paul explained to Timothy the proper role of Christian women as essential to the function of the church. The Christian community must embrace the proper role of godly women. But how is it discovered? Responsibility for Christian women is found in her..

THE ROLE Of CHRISTIAN WOMEN—1Timothy 2:9-15 This sermon was very well received. One woman commented that I was ‘ballsy’ for preaching this. She also stated that her mother(were she a church-goer) would not have stood for it. Attention: Movie/Broadway presentation—requires that each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meek Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #3

✎ A professional football team was preparing for the annual draft. As the coaches talked about possible picks the head coach was asked, “What kind of player are we looking for? Do we want the guy that gets knocked downs and gets back up, the guy that gets knocked down at gets up and gets ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Matter How You Slice It - It Is Still Bologna

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

It simply amazes me how much ridiculously unimportant stuff gets in the way of the churches fulfilling “The Great Commission”. If sin in our lives isn’t enough of a stumbling block, the politics and some of the outdated traditions of some of the churches

Sermon Title: No matter how you slice it - it is still Bologna Text: I Timothy 2:9-15 Date: August 10, 2003 Introduction of Scripture: For those of you that have been following the direction that this series on Paul’s first letter to Timothy has been taken you will know that this morning we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: *other

17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007

A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Cost Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

When things cost more for us, they mean more to us. Things make all the difference when we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The COST Makes All The Difference” explores the high cost Jesus paid and how we should respo

What Difference Does Easter Make? Easter/Lenten Series 2007. Sunday March 25th “Why The Cost Makes All The Difference” Do you have anything in your possession you wouldn’t give up, trade, or give away? Take a moment to write down an answer or two. If you were to arrive home and find it on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist