Sermons on Luke 18:18-43:

What Man Finds Impossible, God Can Make Possible Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Impossible Odds Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Bad Do You Want To Live

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

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

Scripture: Luke 18:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Persistent Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Lessons From A Faith That Wouldn’t Quit!

Intro. · Persistent is defined as ‘refusing to give up’, ‘never ceasing’, or ‘continuing to exist despite interference or treatment’ · Ill.: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 15, 2007

This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord

Mercy by Gerald Van Horn Text. Luke 18:41. “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee.?” Read Luke 18:35-43 This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord. The question is very personal and recorded here for our benefit. What it is saying is “What do you want me to do for you?” What a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Unless You Become Like A Little Child..."

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 29, 2007

With the Church at the perephery of many lives and Baptism no longer the "done thing" it is an act of faith in itself when parents bring young children for baptism.

Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it." I the light of my recent experience as a locum school chaplian I particularly notice about this passage that Jesus speaks here of little children and not anyone old enough to be in year seven or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The $$$$ Of Following Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Treasure #5 - Spoils

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

Part 5 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

WHMBC VBS 2007 – Treasure #5 – Spoils Luke 18:18-22 The young man that we are about to be introduced to may have the distinction of being the only man recorded in the gospels who came to Jesus and went away in worse condition than when he came. He came to the right person, asked the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Luke 18:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Step

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007

A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:29-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005

An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees Over The Horizon

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

CONTRAST BETWEEN WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT GOD SAYS. FOR EXAMPLE: We say: I am too tired.E God says: I will give you rest.E(Mat 11:28 KJV) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and lear

GOD SEES OVER THE HORIZON The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no hope in sight. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things work, you will probab

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem by Paul Fritz Luke 18:27-18:27 Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 6, 2006

The message focuses on the costly mistake of saying "No Deal" to Jesus.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Luke 18:18-25 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church One of my favorite TV programs just came back on for its second season. It is called "Deal or No Deal". I honestly think people are mesmerized when they watch it. I am not sure if it is Howie’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Impress God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005

We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:18-20

Denomination: *other