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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015
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    It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

    The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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    Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

    Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More For Less

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
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    A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

    Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Poor Rich Man Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 6, 2013
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    If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God's Kingdom.

    Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who Owns You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 21, 2012
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    Our idea about success involves three things - all of which were possessed by a man who approaches Jesus. What is he looking for and why? The answers should affect your outlook on this life and the one to come.

    As human beings there are four main things we rely on for security: money, control, intellectual power, and our abilities—including the ability to be good. But these four things also work to keep us away from real security. Today we delve into the story of a young man who had it all, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason Jones avatar

    One Thing Lacked Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008
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    Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

    Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For A Good Room

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
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    What kind of room in heaven do you desire? By our earthly life, we train our souls to receive and accept God and this has eternal import.

    “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Soul Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015
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    Proposition: In our story we meet a man who had a soul encounter with Jesus. Mark shares with us that : 1. Jesus joyously receives him. 2. Jesus loves him and blesses him 3. Jesus invites him to experience true holiness.

    Scripture: Psalms 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12- 16; Mark 10:17 - 31 Theme: Soul Encounters Proposition: Meeting Jesus one on one. In our story we meet a man who had a soul encounter with Jesus. Mark shares with us that : 1. Jesus with joy receives him. 2. Jesus loves him and blesses his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
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    The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

    On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Can You Thread A Needle With Your Camel? Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 11, 2016
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    In this message we discover that Jesus is not against us having money; but when money has us it's a whole different issue. Greed costs us more than we'll ever get from being greedy.

    Intro: The African hunters have an interesting strategy when it comes to catching monkeys. The hunter will take a hollow gourd, cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to fit its hand through, but too small for the monkey to pull its closed fist out, bait the trap with peanuts, rice, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Schmelzer avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    God Made A Way

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 6, 2023
     | 1,795 views

    Who can be saved

    God Made a Way Mark 10:23-34 Good morning. I read on article on Christianity.com that spoke about God’s people in the Bible, accomplishing impossible tasks. • Moses drew water from a stone. • Barren women conceived. • Esther saved her Jewish kin from slaughter. • A virgin, (named) Mary, gave birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,343 views

    Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

    Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,179 views

    In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

    Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "going Through The Eye Of A Needle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,225 views

    A sermon about the impossible becoming possible through God.

    “Going Through the Eye of a Needle” Mark 10:17-31 Our Gospel lesson for this morning starts out with a bit of irony. What do I mean by that? The story begins with these words: “As Jesus started on his way…” “On his way,” is a code phrase for Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. It’s Jesus’ final ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist