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Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 28, 2005

This sermon deals with the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

MUB AP 24, 2005 MATT 13;44-46 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Joy In Serving Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Seasoned Joker

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Seasoned Joker Friends, we are gathered here to honor the memory of our departed friend and family member, Gary Elzey. We have come not to mourn his death, but to celebrate his life. And indeed there are many things to celebrate. There are many stories we could tell about Gary; he was a man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again;

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field" (Matthew 13:44). In the popular interpretation of this parable the Gospel is the treasure hidden in the field and the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Holiness

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Seeking after wisdom

“Treasure Hunting” Proverbs 2 7/4/99 Intro: The Bible is an amazing book. We so often treat it as a textbook, merely teaching academic truth--when what it really is is a children’s "pop-up" book, showing us glimpses into the very heart and soul of those we find mentioned there. The Psalms were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Increase Your Joy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on the joy found in living a Christian life.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR JOY Philippians 1:1-11 INTRO: The word fellowship seems to mean many things to different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. After all, a good Bible word like fellowship needs to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

5 Lent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 15, 2002

It is in facing the reality of death that we know that God is not bound by death and neither are we.

Fifth Sunday of Lent John 11:1-41 17 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Turn off the sun. Drain out the sea. Let the moon fall from the sky, because our wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother is gone. So begins a recent obituary in the Star Phoenix newspaper. This is the cry of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Is Constant Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2003

Part one in a series examining the different OT names of God which reveals reasons to trust in Him. "I am that I am."

Who is God? The God who is Constant. (“I am who I am”) Genesis 2:23- 3:14 “Trust in God because of His consistency toward us.” I. He is the God who always is. (Ex. 3:14) A. Why did God use this phrase? 1. “Yahweh” was His name and was well known. a. It was His personal name for His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What If? And Why Not?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon encourages the church to dream about the coming year in the life of the church and for them to examine thier individual place in those dreams.

New Year’s What If? And Why Not? Acts 4:23-35; Luke 1:37 December 29, 2002 Intro: A. Year in review—Here are 12 of the top news stories of 2002—see if these prompt your memory banks… 1. Afghanistan 2. Child abductions 3. D.C. Sniper 4. Middle East 5. Catholic Sex Scandals 6. Jimmy Carter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23-35, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter: Sifted As Wheat Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003

God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do

Peter: Shifted as Wheat Luke 22:31-32 Primary Purpose: God’s allows a sifting process to make us into what he desires for us to be and do. We are going to look at the example of Peter this morning and see how God desires to mold us into Christlikeness just as he did with Peter. He uses trials ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001

A searching, satire on the prevalent hypocrisy in the church: with humorous reflections on the preacher, prayer, choir, deacons, and ushers.

**** Disclaimer **** This sermon’s intent is to highlight hypocrisy in all levels of the church where the enemy is trying to deceive and infiltrate. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND OR BE JUDGEMENTAL. I love all people and my heart yearns that all would be saved. He that winneth souls is wise (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Bryan Hope on Jun 2, 2001

Fine linen clothing is the only appropriate garment for each guest to wear at the wedding of the Lamb, and it is furnished by the King. There is only one source for the fine linen, just as there was only one source for the covering that Adam and Eve received.

Both Christianity and Judaism have been called "bloody religions", by those who seek to discredit the Bible. Here is something I grabbed of the internet:- One of the most well known aspects of a vampire is that it must feed upon the blood of the living; Dracula must drink to survive, (akin to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Enough?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible