Sermons on Mark 10:20-24:

Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever met and talked with a rich man? Warren Buffett is one of the richest men in the world today.

Over the years, many believe that Warren Buffett has emerged as the greatest investor in American history. For example, if you had invested $10,000 in “Berkshire Hathaway” when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today. However, being the second-richest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing Of All

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

We look everywhere else rather than to Jesus for the answers to life's problems. But Jesus has--and IS!--the answer to our most important questions. Therefore, we must find our answers in Jesus.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL Mark 10:17-31 What is wrong?—Looking elsewhere—rather than to Jesus—for answers. What is true?—Jesus has—and IS!—the answer to our most important questions. What to do—We must find our answers in Jesus. How?—By coming to understand three things: I The Most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Total Surrender Is Trust

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022

Trust and surrender are in the same vein when you talk about God and surrender. you would not willingly surrender your life to God unless you trust Him.

Total surrender is Trust Selected Scripture Introduction- Hey good to have you join us this morning. This morning, I want to talk a moment on surrender. Total and complete surrender to God. Not just giving Him lip service, but giving Him everything. Yourself, your family, your future. how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Call Him Samuel!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 29, 2022

Our Bible text tells of a man searching for something. Matthew tells us he was a young man; Luke describes him as a ruler, or what we would call an aristocrat. And Matthew, Mark, & Luke all tell us he was rich. Today he’s often called the Rich Young Ruler.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 10:17-27; Matthew 6:24; Luke 1:37, 10:25-27; Romans 6:23 ILL. It has been reported that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Luke 1:35-37, Matthew 6:4, Romans 6:23, Luke 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Ways We Sin

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 28, 2022

I was going door-to-door. I met a woman who said, “I have never sinned.” I knew this wasn’t true. It couldn’t be true; the Bible tells me this is not true.

None does good, no not one. Romans 3:12, Psalm 14:3 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 We are all like sheep; we’ve gone astray: everyone has turned to his own way. Isaiah 53:6 I’m reminded of the story of “The Rich Young Ruler,” recorded in Matthew 19:16-26, Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27, Romans 2:12, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Leviticus 19:13, James 4:17, Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:29-31, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning That Bears Repeating

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 10, 2022

As the days draw nearer for the Lord's promised return, more people are choosing the wealth of the world rather than taking care of the most precious commodity they have, and that is their soul. Nothing of this world is worth the loss of eternal life with Christ.

Some time ago, I watched a series of programs that the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) had produced which centered on a variety of individuals who had encountered the Lord Jesus Christ at some point in their lives yet walked away with nothing more than faint curiosity, some conversation, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35-37, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Passion Drives Our Change Readiness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 10, 2022

Encounters with God can fail, if we are not prepared for the change that follows any encounter. In this concluding part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explores the dynamics all of us face when we are faced with change.

Encounters With God Series Part 7 Our Change Readiness decides the outcome of the encounter on our lives For a video/ audio version of the message, please visit https://youtu.be/qzMm9hTdMNw Good morning. This is the seventh and concluding part of this series of messages on Encounters with God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, 1 John 4:18, John 6:22-66, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interrupt Jesus Now

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 5, 2021

JESUS loves and responds to interruptions

JESUS our SAVIOR likes interruptions especially from anybody at anytime. As HE walked on earth, HE was interrupted for many reasons. True to HIS Kingly nature, HE did not disappoint. HE handled them all with that supernatural, flawless grace, leaving no stone unturned, no question ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

#43 Through The Eye Of A Needle (Or Jesus Tells A Joke!) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2021

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus’ teaching confuses a young rich young ruler, his enemies, the crowd and His own disciples, and then He tells a camel joke.

#43 Through the Eye of a Needle (or Jesus Tells a Joke!) Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 18, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:13-21 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 10:17. INTRODUCTION Illus. – One time a man was sent to prison, so he was getting to know his new cellmate. Suddenly, down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Having Too Much Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2021

The rich young ruler and his decision to walk away from the call of Jesus shattered the disciple's beliefs about riches being an exclusive sign of favor with God. Money and possessions tend to be a hindrance to faith in Him instead.

A young man whom the Scriptures refer to as a "rich young ruler" came before Jesus with a question on how to obtain eternal life. After using the Law as a means of examining his motives, Jesus instructed him to go and sell all his possessions in order to receive spiritual treasure and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23, Mark 4:19, Mark 10:17-22, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To Win Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Life has two kinds of battles. The kind where, when you surrender you lose, and the kind where, when you surrender you win.

There was only one general that threw fear into the mighty warriors of the Roman Army, and that man was Hannibal of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa, and was the rival of Rome. It was the only power great enough to keep Rome from ruling the world. For over 60 years they fought a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Loved But Lost Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

This almost perfect moral young man appeared to be as spiritually healthy as one could possibly be, but Jesus saw something in him that called for radical surgery if he was to ever find eternal life.

This is the story of the rich young ruler who, unlike the rich old ruler, Nicodemus, did not come to Jesus by night, but came to Him publicly in the daytime. All three of the synoptic Gospels tell the story, and each add something extra to the total picture. Matthew tells us he was young. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22