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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Field Of Dreams Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,837 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! From the parable of the field and the parable of the pearl we learn that the kingdom of God is valuable and costly. But the question is, "What makes the kingdom so attractive and desirab

    FIELD OF DREAMS Matthew 13:44-46 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Gilford avatar

    Why People Aren't Christians? Pt 1

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    This sermon begins to explain why people do not turn to Christianty.

    Why People Aren’t Christians? Part 1 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,383 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
     | 10,709 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

  • Chris Green avatar

    The 4 Mistakes Of The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 741 ratings
     | 105,597 views

    An examination of the infamous Rich Young Ruler that reveals the mistakes mistakes that led to his tragic walkaway from Christ.

    He was a wealthy man, and a young man. His eyes were set on religious matters - on teachers, eternal life, good deeds. He had the look of a seeker: he seemed willing to listen and eager to learn. He seemed a disciple-in-the-making. But his story has a dark end. It was he that inspired Jesus famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 10,511 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

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    The Poverty Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,646 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    How Do You Get To Heaven?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 27,800 views

    The question many ask, but few find the answer to – how do I get to heaven? In this study we look at how Jesus says the get to heaven – and how we must become changed into a different nature to get there using the example of children – and of a rich ruler

    A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat is very small. A little girl in class stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Errors To Avoid In Our Thinking- Matt. 19:16-30

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 17,838 views

    Many people are unaware of terrible consequences of wrong thinking. One man told me, "I haven’t committed any crimes and I go to church and try to follow the golden rule therefore God can’t think I am that bad." He reminded me of the poignant encounter th

    Eight Errors to Avoid - Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction:Elisabeth Elliot, at Urbana 76, told of her brother Thomas Howard. Their mother let him play with paper bags she’d saved if he put them away afterwards. One day she walked into the kitchen to find them strewn all over the floor. Tom was out at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Getting The Proper Law Degree"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,379 views

    I am righteous, not religious! There are three Law Schools that God has given to mankind. The Law of Naure, the Law of Moses, and the Law of Christ. Are you living under the higher law?

    The message that I am giving you today should be extremely helpful to you in understanding the "big picture" of how we are to live our Christian lives. It gives you insights in to what God expects of you. Title: “Getting the Proper Law Degree” Jesus was asked by a rich young ruler in Matthew 19, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Spiritual Angioplasty: Eliminating Obstacles To Giving Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Part 3 in a series entilted "Keeping the Beat - Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living"

    Spiritual Angioplasty: Eliminating Obstacles to Giving Matthew 19:16-24; I Timothy 6:17-19; Mark 12:41-44 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he was attracted by the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Ain't God Good!

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 269 ratings
     | 54,559 views

    God sets the standard for GOODNESS ... He turns badness into GOODNESS. It’s God’s nature to be good. We can trust in the GOODNESS of God.

    “Ain’t God Good!” INTRODUCTION: God is good … AMEN? I learned this from childhood. 1.- When I was just a child, my mother taught me a prayer to say at mealtime: “God is great, God is GOOD, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed. Give us Lord, our daily bread. Amen.” 2.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

    Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Credible Christian Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,668 views

    To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex

    You may wonder whether a sermon in a Sunday service is the place to be talking about being a credible Christian man, given that at least half the congregation are women, but let me suggest that at least some of what we’ll talk about today is equally relevant to women, and even those bits that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican