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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    How Bad Do You Want To Live

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,491 views

    Pay the price

    How Bad Do You Want To Live ? Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luk 18:19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Luk 18:20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • A. David Hart avatar

    What Man Finds Impossible, God Can Make Possible Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,461 views

    Had you ever put too much stock in what you can do and discovered how powerless you really are? This sermon and series is to help us to understand that if we put our faith in God, nothing will be impossible.

    WHAT MAN FINDS IMPOSSIBLE, GOD MAKES POSSIBLE Luke 18:18-27 In his book called “The Case for Faith.” Lee Strobel wrote; “If faith never encounters doubt, if truth never struggles with error, if good never battles with evil, how can faith know it own power. He said, in ...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
     | 3,761 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

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Giving God Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,079 views

    If we would but choose to give God our heart, we would also surrender to him our time, talent and money! This sermon answers three questions about giving your heart.

    Text: Luke 18:18-27 Title: Give Your Heart! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving your heart! Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, Prop.: When you give your heart to God, be prepared for BIG THINGS to happen in your life! Introduction: Good morning! It is so good to be back with you! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

    "Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Survey Says

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    Digital love may byte you in the end.

    I have noticed that there are a lot of folks over 40 looking for a mate on the social networks. My son met his wife online and I am a Techie so I am not opposed to the concept. I will say y’all need to be careful. A lot of danger lurks on the web. I have learned over the years from my many degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Overcoming Impossible Odds Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Last in a witnessing series emphasizing the ability of God to accomplish anything.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Six—Overcoming Impossible Odds Luke 18:27 Sunday, August 26, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 What do you think is impossible? What do you think God finds impossible? • Strictly speaking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Choose To Change

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,752 views

    Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

    CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • 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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Too Good To Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Can a person be too good to go to heaven? The Bible gives us the account of two men who were too good to go to heaven.

    TOO GOOD TO GO TO HEAVEN LUKE 18:11-13, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Many times when people are asked if they believe that they will go to heaven when they die they will say that they believe they will on the basis that are not bad, they keep the ten commandments, and they follow and observe the demands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Characteristics Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    When we come to Jesus, what do we really want from him? What does Jesus really want from us? Jesus shows us the way into the kingdom of God, and the path has requirements. Are you ready to enter?

    Two Parables and Two Encounters with Jesus that teach us four characteristics needed to enter and live in the Kingdom of God. Persistent Prayer Penitent Humility Dependant Acceptance Sacrificial Submission Two great enemies in the hearts of men that prevent them entry into the kingdom are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Georgina Pando-Connolly avatar

    Just Drop It!

    Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    Just drop it! Whatever is holding you back, weighing you down, keeping you from Jesus. Just drop it!

    Just Drop it! Luke 18:18-29 Georgina Pando-Connolly A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted her at the door and said, "Very interesting, Pastor. I never expected to learn so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    All Things Are Possible

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 29,476 views

    The Lord answers Peter’s question.

    ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Luke 18:18-30 By Cleavon Matthews June 2004 INTRODUCTION He is mentioned by all three of the synoptic writers. Matthew describes him as a young man. Luke calls him a ruler and all three agree he is amazingly rich. His encounter with Jesus has been discussed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ