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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Powers That Be.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025
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     | 284 views

    Subjection to rulers.

    THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,444 views

    Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

    A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Young Ruler A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

    A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Things Have Come

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
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    Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

    “New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Heart Money Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 4,973 views

    We are discussing different things we love more than God, and money is our focus in this lesson.

    This is my wallet. I have had this wallet since I was in 7th grade. I got for Christmas from our family’s German exchange student, Eike. She lived at our house for a year and this is the wallet that she gave me. It is from Germany. In fact, it had a little German piece of paper in it until it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Between Heaven And Earth There Is An Open Door (Come On Up) Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,049 views

    This sermon has many seeds. It concentrates on the rulership of God, His Power, Promise and Praise. An encouraging sermon for those discouraged by life.

    BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN IS AN OPEN DOOR Colossians 3:2 "Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth." Revelation 4:1 "After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven." John lived in the same world in which we live in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Being Christ To Our Community: It's About Falling In Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2018
     | 3,534 views

    A sermon about giving all to follow Jesus.

    “Being Christ in Our Community: It’s About Falling in Love” Luke 18:18-27 In his book, “Don’t Waste Your Life,” John Piper writes: “I will tell you what a tragedy is. Consider a story from Reader’s Digest, which tells about a couple who ‘took early retirement from their jobs in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can You Thread A Needle With Your Camel? Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 11, 2016
     | 8,374 views

    In this message we discover that Jesus is not against us having money; but when money has us it's a whole different issue. Greed costs us more than we'll ever get from being greedy.

    Intro: The African hunters have an interesting strategy when it comes to catching monkeys. The hunter will take a hollow gourd, cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to fit its hand through, but too small for the monkey to pull its closed fist out, bait the trap with peanuts, rice, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    King Agrippa I Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2022
     | 2,139 views

    Agrippa zealously pursued orthodox Jewish policies, earning the friendship of the Jews. According to the New Testament, he vigorously repressed the Jewish Christians.

    King Agrippa I King Agrippa I Born: c.10 B.C.E. Died: 44 Title / Office: king (41-44), Judaea Herod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 B.C.E.—died 44 C.E.), King of Judaea (41–44 C.E.), a clever diplomat who, through his friendship with the Roman imperial family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Call Him Samuel!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,692 views

    Our Bible text tells of a man searching for something. Matthew tells us he was a young man; Luke describes him as a ruler, or what we would call an aristocrat. And Matthew, Mark, & Luke all tell us he was rich. Today he’s often called the Rich Young Ruler.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 10:17-27; Matthew 6:24; Luke 1:37, 10:25-27; Romans 6:23 ILL. It has been reported that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Issue Is Control!

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,661 views

    Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

    Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Order Of Precedence

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,834 views

    The place of children in the Church. Attitudes to riches.

    AN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. Matthew 19:13-30. 1. In today’s passage, we see the disciples forbidding those who would bring little children to Jesus (Matthew 19:13). Sometimes people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. However, the Scriptures NEVER exclude children. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Miss A Genuine Opportunity

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,128 views

    Don't Miss the Opportunity to Follow Jesus

    Based on a true story, the movie Coach Carter shows Samuel L. Jackson taking over as coach of the Richmond High basketball team. His players are unruly, disrespectful, failing their classes, and destined for lives of crime and disappointment. By following his tough style of coaching, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Titan Of Success Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2013
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     | 5,589 views

    The god of success is a god that has taken many captive.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at the Clash of The Titans, the battle between God and the gods we serve. • This week we are going to examine a god this world has to offer that many people bow themselves down before, the Titan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
     | 7,188 views

    Rich Young Ruler

    YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) Few Bible characters are richer than the ruler. Luke says he was very wealthy and Matthew and Mark says he had great possessions (KJV) in plural (Matt 19:22, Mark 10:22), to be compared to the singular possession Ananias donated to the church (Acts 5:1). ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible