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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    What A Friend I Have

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
     | 210 views

    Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

    What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023
     | 939 views

    This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

    The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Selling Out Or Holding Out

    Contributed by James May on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    The Rich Young Ruler Held Out but Paul Sold Out. What will you do?

    SELLING OUT OR HOLDING OUT Matthew 19:16-22, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Righteous Rule Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,581 views

    These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

    Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Shall I Do?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    The rich young ruler chose the cares of this world rather than his own salvation

    The rich young ruler was asking - What do I do? What a question! Others have asked this in the Scriptures: • Pilate Matt 27:22, Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? • Paul - Acts 9:6, And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    His Mission

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,005 views

    God’s plan was carried out through Jesus’ earthly mission.

    Text: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father. He was sent to do a work that would give man an opportunity to gain a right relationship with the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,400 views

    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Man That God Called Daddy

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,007 views

    God used Joseph, who was a man of conviction and compassion, to be the earthly "daddy" of Jesus.

    Intro. Joseph - Greatness is the backdrop of the Godly man we will observe today. Not much is known of his life. But I believe when we get to heaven, Joseph will be honored beyond belief. He was a good man. A hard working, carpenter. We do not find him in the Scriptures after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Where Is Your Trust ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,486 views

    Trusting God one hundred percent as seen in King Hezekiah’s life.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: We see the reality of the verses here in Isaiah 30 being lived out in Isaiah 37 where King Hezekiah and the whole of Judah is under threat by Assyria - they are confronted with a BIG and REAL PROBLEM - a multiplication of the forces of darkness against them. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Title: "triumph Found In Humility" Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,633 views

    The unexpected triumph of Jesus' birth in a humble manger and emphasizes the divine purpose behind this choice. It encourages believers to recognize the small victories in their lives, persevere in faith, and find ultimate triumph through Jesus Christ.

    Sermon Title: "Triumph Found in Humility" Introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to stand before you today. Before I begin, I kindly ask that you bow your heads as we seek the Lord's guidance through prayer. Body: The Unexpected Triumph: a. Victory defined: Victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Possessions

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    Jesus’ compassion to the children, and His teaching to the rich young ruler who asked how he could obtain salvation.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Martin Luther said, I have held many things in my hands and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess. - (Source unknown) Jewish mothers wanted their children to be blessed by what they considered a distinguished Rabbi so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Kings And Kingdoms

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023
     | 1,183 views

    All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.

    How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,281 views

    The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"

    Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023
     | 635 views

    The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

    Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic