Sermons on the pearl: showing 31-45 of 3,139

The Treasure, The Pearl And The Net Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God’s gift of membership in his kingdom is a treasure that’s worth giving up everything else to possess. His gift of his revealed word is a treasure that we can bring out of our storerooms over and over again to apply to each new situation we find ourselv

Can you imagine this man? Perhaps he’s ploughing a field, just a paid worker, but he suddenly comes across a great treasure, just below the surface. He can’t believe his luck! But what’s he to do? He knows he can’t just take it. The field doesn’t belong to him. Perhaps it’s too big to dig up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Eight Pearl Necklace

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 1, 2012

To marvel at God’s orderliness even in the listing of the Beatitudes which are all INTER-CONNECTED!!!

EIGHT-PEARL NECKLACE Action: Display of a picture of a eight pearl necklace... “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Seven Pearl Necklace

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 26, 2012

Said a Wise preacher that the seven “utterances” (kindly note, not “words”) of the Saviour on the Cross reminded him of a seven pearl lustrous necklace, woven around the common thread of Christ’s passion! Why not, for therein our Lord who had all along sh

THE “SEVEN” PEARL NECKLACE Said a Wise preacher that the seven “utterances” (kindly note, not “words”) of the Saviour on the Cross reminded him of a seven pearl lustrous necklace, woven around the common thread of Christ’s passion! Why not, for therein our Lord who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 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. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Plan, The Nut And The Pearl

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2019

God has a plan for each person. Do we desire God's plan. Sometimes God uses negative situations to accomplish his plan.

THE PLAN, THE NUT AND THE PEARL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Pearls From A Proverb

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 11, 2016

A message to sharing four pearls of wisdom from Proverbs 3.

Four Pearls from a Proverb Proverbs 3:1-12 Introduction: Scholars tell us that Solomon is the probable author of most if not all of the Proverbs. The inscription in the very first verse bears his name and since he is considered to be one of the wisest men who ever lived it behooves us to pay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020

We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011

Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

A Buried Treasure And A Pricy Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

The Church is seen as a treasure our Heavenly Father wants to present to His Son. To fill the treasure box Jesus came to buy us as pearls of great price. When the time is right to present the gift of the treasure it will be filled with pearls

A buried treasure and a pricy pearl Matthew 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. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Our Requests Granted 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon, I want to give you a gift. It is a pearl. THE PEARL IS IN THE FORM OF A PRAYER!

Why do I call this prayer a pearl? Because a pearl is found in unlikely places. This prayer is found in a very unlikely place. The Book of Chronicles is the official family tree of the tribes of ancient Israel. In fact, there are nine chapters of “so and so begat so and so.” Most of as, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pearl

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 3, 2023

In the verses of Psalm 8:1-9 we find the psalmist marveling at God’s creation, and how we as one of God’s creations are honored by God. These verses also tell us of what place we hold in God’s heart.

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Your heavens, the work of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 21:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fortune In A Field And A Goodly Pearl

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it.

The Field The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it. The one who found the fortune in the field coincidentally found it unintentionally, however, he knew its worth when he discovered it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Casting Pearls Before The Swine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2022

As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. f one looks at Christ apart from His holiness, they have missed the essence of who He is.

Casting Pearls before the Swine Matthew 7:6 As I began to consider the words of our Lord in our text, I was reminded of His holiness. As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. His very essence is comprised of holiness. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Other Pearl Harbor Story

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ