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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,347 views

    James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Thing Missing Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,207 views

    A harmony of the 3 accounts of the rich young ruler, showing Jesus’ love but also His unwavering call to commitment - a sermon about eternal life.

    Luke 18:18-30 – One Thing Missing Let’s turn together to read the Apostles’ Creed, #8 in our hymnals. Each of us is on a search, a quest, a hunt for that all-elusive creature called life. Even though each of us has life to certain extent, we all want more of it. More life, better life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Investing In The Future

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    Investing in eternity brings dividends today.

    February 2, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 18: 18-30 Subject: Following Christ Title: Investing for the Future How many financial wizards are there out there? I don’t know a lot about the stock market or bonds or long- term investment goals. I do know that there are some simple basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

    "Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Would Jesus Drive A Bmw Series

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    based around an Tony Campolo article, used to talk about good use of money

    TWO DOLLAR GOD Story. When it comes to money we live in a world of contrasts on the one hand we are totally extravagant, spending money on labels, with inflated prices. While on the other one of the fastest growing shopping chains is the $2:00 shop. It would seem were happy to spend money on some ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mike Carmody avatar

    Giving It All And Getting Some Change Back

    Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    How God changes us through our giving

    Giving It All and Getting Some Change Back Luke 18:18-30 Intro: Here we see a young man with more than enough. No doubt he had more than enough friends, most likely had more than enough land, cattle… We know for certain that he had more than enough money. (Pretty good problem to have) His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Russell avatar

    I Want To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by John Russell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,111 views

    What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? This evangelistic message helps explain in real terms what exactly we are called to do.

    I WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS (Luke 18.18-30) Introduction Ask the average person on the street, or some of the people you know "are you a Christian?", they would probably answer, "of course". They would say that be-cause they aren’t atheist, Jewish, Islam, or Bhuddist. Ask the same person how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Left Behind

    Contributed by David Heflin on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    This sermon does not deal with the popular book series indicated by the title, but deals with what we have left behind to follow Jesus.

    Left Behind Luke 18:18-30 PSCOC 3/26/06 Introduction: The seeker friendly Jesus. 1. The Real New Testament. I recently read about a new Bible out that is targeted to young people into hip-hop. How is it that the Bible in the common language can no longer captivate people’s attention that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

    Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,116 views

    Jesus’ Teaching on how we inherit eternal life with childlike faith in Jesus, not by the things we do.

    We continue today on our 40 day journey through the season of Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross and to resurrection. During our Lenten journey we have been focusing on Jesus’ teachings on the way to the cross from Luke’s gospel. This is the section from Luke 9:50 until his arrest and death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Final Sermon in the Lost Sermon Series" Not Good Enough

    Over the last four weeks we have talked about the TV show “LOST”, but more importantly we have talked about what it mean to be lost. We have seen Jack –the Lost son, Claire—a woman caught in adultery, and Charley—the “wanna be” Rock Star whose life began to spiral out of control. Tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Gill avatar

    The Camel The Eye And The Faith To Get Through

    Contributed by Philip Gill on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    This rich man stands in stark contrast with the many whose lives were changed through their encounter with Jesus. From Andrew to Zacchaeus, men and women shared in the joy Jesus offered them through a renewed relationship with God. That joy is for those

    The Camel the eye and the faith to get through A Sermon for the 22nd Sunday of Pentecost Luke 18.18-30 This story of the joylessly religious rich man is a setting for the most memorable of images - that of the camel trying to get through the eye of a needle. To our ears this is hyperbole of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2006
     | 4,197 views

    What are those things that bring your heart closer to God and what are those that drive you further away? We learn them from studying contrasts in people Jesus tells us about or encounters in this chapter.

    This is a chapter of contrasts. There are two kinds of people represented here: those that think they have it together, and those that know they don’t. Jesus gives us the contrast between them by showing us various different portraits. I think the idea is to give us a picture of what our approach ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Money Is Tricky Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2009
     | 3,813 views

    "In todays world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)"

    Illustration Go to Andretti theme park- pay money to play arcade games, when you play earn tickets that allow you to redeem them for the most incredible prizes. Prizes that will make you happy and fulfilled for the rest of your life. So it is exciting to get as many tickets as you can so you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Eric Aschendorf avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 23,562 views

    Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

    Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational