Sermons on The Priceless Pearl:

"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

Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

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

"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

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

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

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

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

Lessons From The Back Shelf

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 2, 2001

What to do when your life gets "put on hold."

Lessons From the Back Shelf (What to do when life gets put on hold) Jeremiah 32-33 December 31, 2000 Back shelf events ¡V now there¡¦s an oxymoron. The words just don¡¦t fit together. The back shelf is where you go to rot. There are no events. It¡¦s where you¡¦re put when the world ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is God In Your Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 21, 2002

We all live our lives in bubbles. Our goal should be to have God in the center of our bubble. Where is God in your bubble?

Mark Engler Leonard Christian Church Leonard Missouri Where is God in your life? INTRO: In camp last summer I taught a class. The class I taught was for the Jr. High week 1, and the class was to be on Practical Christian Living. Practical Christian Living is something that we should have down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tract Evangelism Multiplies Your Eternal Investments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

As New Testament believers in America, about 2% of Christians are sharing their faith on a regular basis. Evangelistic tracts do not take the place of sharing our personal testimony but can be a valuable tool for being His witnesses in all four demographi

Tract Evangelism Multiplies Your Eternal Investments (Acts 1:8) As believers we know we are commanded to be His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) When Jesus gave that command He recognized that all of us may not be able to physically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why, I Love Mom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2004

Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine pu

Why, I Love Mom! Thesis: Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine purpose. Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational