Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Tim ChangSermon Series: The Love of GodMatthew 13:44-46  (ESV) 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.Sermon Outline1. The love of God is broad and wideFarmer vs merchantStumbles upon the treasure vs seeking a treasure2. The love of God is valuableBoth sell everything they own to secure the treasureThere is no cost too great to gain their prize3. The love of God is relentlessWe are God’s great pearl of valuePrayer of ConfessionAwesome and compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. You constantly call us, but we do not listen. You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wr