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  • David Heflin avatar

    Left Behind

    Contributed by David Heflin on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,458 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
     | 5,858 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

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Money: Servant Or Master? Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    Second sermon in a series on stewardship. What is it that owns you? You might not say many, but does your life show otherwise?

    Stewardship II - Money: Servant of Master? 1. Sometimes a good test of love is finding out what you’d be willing to give up to possess it. 2. The entire NHL season is in jeopardy and today is the deadline. (Do a brief history of the hockey labor dispute leading to the cancellation of the 04-05 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Georgina Pando-Connolly avatar

    Just Drop It!

    Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,638 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

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Kingdom And King Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Four incidents in Jesus life give Him a chance to teach about the Kingdom of God.

    Kingdom & King Luke 18:15-43 Intro: This section of Luke’s gospel gives us insights into Jesus’ kingdom and His role as king. As we see Jesus react to four different situations, we see that the driving focus of His teaching is the Kingdom of God. I. Let the little children come to me (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crawl Into Gods Kingdom

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    Christ says we need to be childlike in our approach. There is a lot we can learn from the children.

    Crawling Into the Kingdom Luke 18:15-18:30 "Crawling Into the Kingdom" A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • James May avatar

    Life In The Needle's Eye

    Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    If we are to have eternal life we must learn that we are going to live in "eye of the needle", constantly allowing Jesus to cleanse us and remove the burdens, while surrendering completely to his will.

    LIFE IN THE NEEDLE’S EYE Luke 18:18-30, "And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The $$$$ Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    The Ultimate Treasure #5 - Spoils

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,686 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Of Success Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,917 views

    A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

    …Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons From The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,702 views

    The power that controlled the rich young ruler kept him from experiencing Jesus' vision for his life.

    A Luke 18.18-30 1 We know from Dr. Luke’s account (& from Matthew & Mark) that our man is 1) rich, 2) young and 3) ruler. a Young (24-40 years old) meant he probably came from a family with money. b Ruler meant he was in charge, authority, respect, possibly a member of the Sanhedrin. 2 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    talks about how we can get wrapped up on worldly success and how to find our true identity in Christ.

    Identity Theft – Stolen by “Success” Our identity can be Stolen by “Success” when our image of success is… …Driven by Performance – Look what I have done …Focused on Possessions – Look what I’ve got Our identity will be Successfully Secure when our image of success is… …Centered on Christ – Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'd Rather Have Jesus Than Have Riches Untold

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,667 views

    Jesus is better to have than great wealth.

    LUKE 18:18-30 “I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS THAN HAVE RICHES UNTOLD” A) A wealthy man was moving into a new house and his next door neighbor just happened to be a Quaker … The Quakers, as you know, believe in simplicity and plainness of life! * The Quaker neighbor watched as the movers carted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Money Is Tricky Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2009
     | 3,821 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

  • 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
     | 3,769 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