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The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 8, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unsearchable Riches Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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The riches found in Jesus are inexhaustible!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO ACTS 2 and EPHESIANS 3 1. The Church of Jesus Christ is amazing… a. The ‘Church’ at large, across the face of the earth. b. Millions of people are worshipping Jesus Christ today. c. Enjoying His Presence, Proclaiming His Name… d. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful… e. No ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches Revealed In The Trinity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002

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The second message in a series on Ephesians.

RICHES REVEALED IN THE TRINITY (Second in the Series on Ephesians) EPH 1:4-14 There is a cartoon showing a lawyer reading the last will and testament of his client to a room full of greedy relatives. The caption reads “I, John Jones, being of sound mind and body, spent it all!” When Jesus wrote ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Rich?"

Contributed by David Hardee on Aug 17, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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At Calvary, debts were paid and riches were bestowed! So, are you rich?

Are you rich? Before you start to think of your wallet or pocketbook, I want you to think about what it means to be rich in God’s eyes. Riches in the eyes of God are not nice cars, big houses, and a big salary. When God thinks about riches, he thinks about: eternal life, happiness, peace, and a joy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Is Rich Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Oct 19, 2002

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This is sermon #1 in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

Choose to Believe THE GOD WHO IS RICH INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a journey together that will be very exciting Three things about the journey: 1. The journey will be continuous 2. The journey will be adventurous 3. The journey will be rewarding Criteria for the journey 1. Word of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007

based on 65 ratings

| 17,404 views

Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Rich Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

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What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is Being Rich Bad Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 14, 2007

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How do you handle what God has given you? Is it okay to buy from companies that use sweatshops or mistreat their employees? What role do Christians have in that area?

If you have your bible, you can open them to the book of Isaiah chapter 58, verse 6, which is on p. 522 if you grabbed a bible in the lobby. Isaiah is what is called a prophet. Prophets were not popular people, most of them met untimely deaths, but prophets were the people that God used to speak ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007

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Use Jesus’ teaching to demonstrate God’s desire for us to reach out to the poor and lost and the eternal implications of a real place of torment called hell for those who do not worship (love) God as revealed through Jesus’ resurrection.

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 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Apr 9, 2007

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Jesus discussion with His disciples right after the incident with the rich young ruler. Seeks to correct the myth of the existance of the so called "needle gate" and explains what Jesus meant when he said "through the eye of a needle."

Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" (24) The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! (25) It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Poor Church Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

based on 83 ratings

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The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With Our Riches Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This message explores admonishments to those of us with money to learn to live generously.

Anyone have to fill up your car this week with gas? Did you find it painful? Anyone top $50? Well, let me ease your pain just a bit. If you think a gallon of gas is expensive, let me put things in perspective. A Diet Snapple - 16 oz. for $1.29 or $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea - 16 oz. for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rich Towards God!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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The life of a man is not composed of what they have.What good does is it for a man to gain the whole world yet forfeits his soul!Be rich in God!

16And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rich Man & Lazarus Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 8, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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We need to learn to see Lazarus before it’s too late!

We continue with our study of the book of Luke, arriving now in chapter 16, verse 19. With the parable that we’re going to look at day, we see the final episode in a series of events that began in the first part of chapter 15, when a group of “sinners” and people of ill repute went to hear Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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