Sermons on Matthew 13:36-50: showing 1-15 of 446

Field Of Dreams Part 3 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

First, we learned that the kingdom of God/heaven at present is not something we can point to and say "here it is", or "there it is". In other words it is not at present a kingdom that is present on this world in a governmental sense whereby it’s influence

FIELD OF DREAMS Part 3 Matthew 13:44-46 Text: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 13, 2001

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Recognize And Utilize Treasure As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus said, "The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.

1. Jesus said, "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. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gotta Want It

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the comparison of the Kingdom of God and a valuable pearl

HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

What If There Is No Re-Vote

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 15, 2000

A contemporary message on the pain of spending eternity without Jesus Christ

What If ... There is no Re-Vote? Dr. Marty Baker / November 12, 2000 They said it would be close. The closest in 40 years. They asked what if: what if it's a tie (the tie goes to the runner, right)? What if Gore wins Florida but not Michigan? What if Bush wins Pennsylvania but not Wisconsin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 13, 2002

A sermon (also suitable for Seekers) covering 1) The source of evil 2) Sorting out evil 3)Separating evil from good (people)

The Wheat and the weeds Mt13:24-30, 36-43 WBC 10/3/2 am SKR Love these parables! So much in them… this one! The Source of evil- (where does it come from?) The age old question: why is there evil? Suffering? Why does God allow it? - well, the Bible offers SOME answers. Some things it states ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 13, 2002

Jesus; the treasure beyond measure and the pearl of great price. How you’ve gotta buy the WHOLE field to have Him.

The hidden treasure and the pearl Mt 13:44-46 WBC 24/2//2pm Intro Parables!: A quote from Keith Allam: "I initially thought how on earth am I going to get any meat out of this (study on parables) as we had already covered this in the previous study. Time was moving on and by Monday night I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Casting The Net

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

Price?value?worth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

We study the differences in price/value/and worth? What is the soul of man worth?

PRICE/WORTH/VALUE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 13: 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth it, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Jesus: The Treaure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2002

Jesus used the metaphors of treasure and a pearl to indicate the value of the Kingdom and lifestyle that He came to implement. If the Kingdom is everything that he said it was, we should not stop until we know what it is and how we can find it.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Today, we all have our search. If you are a normal human being, you are engaged in some kind search or quest this morning. It may be a place, a person, a purchase, a dream, an experience, a position, an achievement, or your first million, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 19, 2002

Questions: 1. What is hell like? 2. Is hell forever? 3. How can a good God send people to hell?

It is captivating to watch the movie industry and their fascination with spiritual issues — twisted as they may be at times. There are any number of films dealing with angels, the spiritual world, and even heaven and hell. One of the most graphic of these was the film Ghost starring Patrick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 21, 2002

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price.

Stories Jesus Told The Pearl of Great Price Aim: To present the church as the purchase of Christ, a gem in the sight of God. Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Introduction: We come now to the parable known as “the Pearl of Great Price.” Like most of the other parables this one too has been grossly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Field Of Dreams Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! From the parable of the field and the parable of the pearl we learn that the kingdom of God is valuable and costly. But the question is, "What makes the kingdom so attractive and desirab

FIELD OF DREAMS Matthew 13:44-46 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Wonder”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 31, 2002

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder”

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder” 31 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002

No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist