Playlist: Church as Pearl (topic)
God's Pearls
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Ted E. BowlingThe church is likened to a pearl of great price, a treasure of immense value in the eyes of Jesus Christ. In the parable found in Matthew chapter 13, Christ is portrayed as the merchant who seeks and finds this pearl, giving all that He has to purchase it. The pearl represents the church, a single body composed of many …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 3): Hidden Treasure
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist presents the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price alongside the Parable of the Hidden Treasure to reveal His work on behalf of the church. In the parable a merchant seeks beautiful pearls and, upon finding one pearl of great price, sells all that he has and buys it. The merchant represents Jesus Christ, who alone possesses …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part One)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerRevelation 19 and Proverbs 31 teach that the bride's value, strength, and virtue come entirely from God, yet must be lived out through righteous action.
God's Real Transformation
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJesus is transforming His Bride into something beautiful, mirroring His godly character. He is preparing us to carry out our responsibilities.