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  • Richard McNair avatar

    Money, Money, Money!

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,857 views

    Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    The Bible states that God, creates the Rich and the poor. But there is no difference between them when it comes to judgments.

    A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams Have you ever heard the phrase, a poor man with rich mans dreams? Many people in this life are completely exhausted by the race to wealth and prosperity. Looking for today and not for tomorrow. The poor man has only today, struggling to make ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

    The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Digging Deeper

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    If you want to be dedicated, REALLY dedicated to Christ, ask him what he wants from you, but be careful, he is going to answer you. Are you ready for that answer?

    Digging deeper Matthew 19:16-24 16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: "Teacher, what good things must I do to have eternal life?" 17 "Why ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "Only God is good. But to answer your question, you can receive eternal life if you keep the commandments." 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Toby Powers avatar

    Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,280 views

    We have all asked at one time or another whether it is worth the sacrifice to serve God. May I tell you the answer is yes!

    Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord? Matthew 19:27 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with the time when Jesus had told the rich young ruler to sell out the god of riches in his life and follow Jesus, if he chose to go to heaven. He had told the disciples that it would be extremely difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Living To Die & Dying To Live

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 28,184 views

    Are we living as though this earth is all that we have to live for, or are we living as though Heaven was really our destiny?

    Living to Die and Dying to Live A chicken and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertisement on the billboard out front, which read, "Help Us Feed the Poor." Immediately the chicken suggested they help feed the poor with bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,050 views

    Never did a young man display a brighter promise, but broke down more pathetically.

    THE RICH YOUNG RULER And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    If he had known who he was speaking to the rich young ruler would have ask for mercy instead of asking what he could do.

    The Rich Young Ruler Matthew 19:16-26 I. HE WAS UNHAPPY. A. HE WAS RICH, BUT HE WAS NOT HAPPY. 1. He had great possessions. Matt. 19:22, Mk. 10:22 2. He held a great position. Luke 18:18 B. HE WAS DEEPLY RELIGIOUS, BUT HE WAS NOT HAPPY. 1. His hands were clean... "All these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 10,347 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

    Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Five Important Questions Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,067 views

    This outline looks at the five questions that centered around the rich young ruler. Three were asked by the young man; one by Jesus; and one by the disciples.

    FIVE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS JESUS ANSWERED Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • OLAYINKA ALAMU avatar

    God's Preferential Treatment

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    This sermon alaborates How God gives preference to His children

    God’s Preferential Treatment Define Preference from WEBSTER: · Preference is a noun and can be defined as the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others. · The act of preferring · The state of being preferred Preferential now means giving Preference. We can do better by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    What Shall We Have Therefore

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    This sermon looks at seven things that the born again child of God will receive as a result of forsaking all and following Jesus.

    “What Shall We Have Therefore?” Text: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: The title of the message comes from v. 27. Peter asked the Lord what he and the other disciples would received for forsaking all and following Jesus. Peter asks the question “What Shall We Have Therefore?” This morning I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Poverty Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,509 views

    exposition on matt ch19v16-30

    THE POVERTY OF RICHES Matthew 19 v. 16 - 30 The rich young ruler’s request "what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" We notice here :- 1. His Respect for the Lord v. 16 "good Master" - Campbell Morgan describes this man as " A man of fine natural temperment, a man of courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Pat Cook avatar

    One Thing Missing Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,201 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

  • James May avatar

    Selling Out Or Holding Out

    Contributed by James May on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    The Rich Young Ruler Held Out but Paul Sold Out. What will you do?

    SELLING OUT OR HOLDING OUT Matthew 19:16-22, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible