Sermons about Treasure And Pearl

Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 5,647 views

The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 5, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,848 views

It’s time wake up and forget our past, live in the present and plan for our futures with Christ.

It’s Time 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11 I. It’s Time to forget the past a. We have all done stupid thing in our past i. We allow those things to hinder our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 4,701 views

Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. How parables reveal the nature of God's kingdom.

Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of Heaven Intro: I want you to pretend for just a moment that I am your own magic genie. But, I’m a very frugal genie and instead of giving you three wishes like most genies do, I’m only going to give you one wish. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Proverbs 31 Woman

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

based on 125 ratings

| 40,163 views

Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time.

Q How many of you know what an acrostic is? We use acrostics all the time. An example of an acrostic is "MADD" MADD stands for something. It stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In the Bible acrostics are also used. They are far more complex. In Proverbs 31:10-31 an acrostic is used that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live What Jesus Expected - Revelation 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 5, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 745 views

Biblical obedience. Daily surrender. Sacrificial love. Passionate evangelism. Unashamed holiness. These are not lofty, elite-level Christian goals—they are the standard Jesus set. The normal Christian life, in Jesus’ eyes, is anything but lukewarm.

Go! And Live What Jesus Expected Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT): "I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Introduction: Setting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 14:27, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, John 15:5, Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 3:5-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thomas In All Of Us

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 9,801 views

To show that we all have a little Thomas in us.

THE THOMAS IN ALL OF US John 20:24-29 My brother and sisters as we examine these first sayings after the resurrection, I discovered that there is a little Thomas in all of us. Especially when someone shares what you had not experienced. We act as if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 4, 2011

based on 6 ratings

| 6,853 views

Looking again at the First Church, another aspect that made them so effective was that they practice hospitality. It is more than sharing lemonade and cookies.

Practice Hospitality Acts 2:43-47 Heb 13:2 Matt 25:31-46 The effective church practices hospitality. In Romans 12 Paul commends the Roman Christians to practice hospitality. Yet what is that exactly how do we practice hospitality? Do we: 1. Open our homes to take in strangers? 2. Do we work to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging Around With Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 5,348 views

We judge too quickly in today’s society. This message looks at that great message Jesus preached.

“Hanging around with Dogs & Pigs” Matthew 7:1-6 Theme; underlying concept that of “Judgment”. Jesus proceeds with the teaching, and then puts it in different ways throughout the rest of the chapter. Look @ connection between Cp. 6&7 Lets review what Jesus has taught thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

based on 3 ratings

| 8,431 views

A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Teaches About Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

| 2,336 views

It is an exciting time when a married couple decides to build a house for their family.

Generally, before they take on a project like this, they study the proposed plans carefully because they want to make sure that every little detail is considered so that they will have a wonderful place to live the rest of their lives on this earth. Yes, planning a family house is exciting, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 2,785 views

Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 21,022 views

What It Means To Follow Jesus.

Discipleship HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 2, 2002 What It Means To Follow Jesus: Luke 14:25-33 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spending And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 3,501 views

Money cannot buy happiness, but misusing it can buy gloom.

Spending and You: Theory (topical) 1. When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague offered her some advice. "The first ten years are the hardest." "How long have you been married?" I asked. "Ten years," she replied. 2. Well, it is true that the first ten years typically are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,319 views

Christ gives us a new life.

Ephesians 2:1-10 A New Way of Life Introduction A. In Ephesians 1 Paul showed how God worked through Christ to accomplish His purpose. In chapter 2 he discussed what it means to be a Christian and to be a part of God’s purpose. The difference between an unbelieving sinner and a saved believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 4,170 views

Faithfulness is our way to live.

HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermons on Treasure And Pearl:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 5, 2008

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 5, 2025

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 15, 2007

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 4, 2011

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005