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Pastor Drew shares a special message out of Mark 10:17-31 titled 'The Rich Young Ruler.'

Charles Spurgeon once said, “Consider how precious a soul must be, when both God and the devil are after it.” The story of the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19 shows us just how true that is. This young man approached Jesus with a pressing question: “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”What followed was a conversation that revealed not only his heart but also the way possessions can grip any of us more deeply than we realize.A Revealing QuestionAt first glance, the man seemed sincere. But notice his words: “What good thing must I do?” He assumed that eternal life could be earned—checked off like an item on a list. Jesus, however, had just finished telling the crowd that the Kingdom belongs to those who receive it like children, wholly dependent on God's goodness. The man either missed or resisted that truth.When Jesus pointed him to the commandments, it wasn't because those could save him. It was to reveal what held the highest place in his heart. Outwardly, he looked moral. Inwardly, his wealth had become his god.When the man pressed further, Jesus cut to the core: “Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:22 records the heartbreaking result: “When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.”The issue wasn't money—it was devotion. Jesus loved him enough to name the one thing keeping him from life. For him, it was wealth. For us, it might be something else—career, reputation, control. Whatever we prize above Christ must be surrendered.What This Means for UsDoes this mean every believer is called to sell everything? Not necessarily. As the NIV Study Bible notes, Jesus's command applied directly to this man's spiritual condition. But the principle still stands: anything we cling to more tightly than Christ can become a barrier to faith.After the man walked away, Jesus warned His disciples: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Wealth is not evil, but it has the unique power to enslave us.So the question for us is this: What competes for your devotion? What gives you a sense of identity or security apart from Christ?Jesus's words to the Rich Young Ruler are both sobering and full of hope. Wealth can blind us to our need for God, but surrendering to Christ leads to true life. The invitation is the same today: Will we cling to temporary treasures, or embrace the eternal treasure of knowing Him?Because the problem isn't wealth, the problem is worship.———————————————————————————————————————At FaithFi, we often talk about being “rich toward God,” a phrase Jesus used in Luke 12 when warning about the Rich Fool. It means treasuring Christ above all else, practicing generosity, and holding our resources with open hands.That's why we've created the Rich Toward God study, designed to help you see money and possessions from God's perspective and reorient your heart toward eternal treasure. You can order a copy—or even place a bulk order for group study—at FaithFi.com/Shop.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My husband and I have a blended family with some grown kids and some still at home. How should we set up the beneficiaries on our term life insurance?Our bank suggested that we keep our HELOC open even after the mortgage is paid off, as protection against fraudulent title transfers. Is that sound advice?I have savings bonds that have matured, and I'd like to add a co-owner. Since banks no longer handle this, how can I update the registration?I'm trying to help my 81-year-old mother understand reverse mortgages, and also explain to my siblings how it would work if she gets one—especially what happens to the home's value after she passes away.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)TreasuryDirectUnderstanding Reverse: Simplifying the Reverse Mortgage by Dan HultquistMovement MortgageWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles Spurgeon once said, “Consider how precious a soul must be, when both God and the devil are after it." In the story of the Rich Young Ruler, Jesus exposed how deeply possessions can grip our hearts—and how only surrender leads to true life. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores why Jesus told this man to sell everything, and what that means for us as we seek to follow Him. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Sunday, in Mark 10:13-16, Jesus said that whoever doesn't receive the kingdom as a child will not enter it. Receiving the kingdom like a child means coming to Christ with helpless, dependent faith. Mark 10:17-31 immediately follows, showing us an example of someone who cannot receive the kingdom as a child. A man often called "the rich young ruler" runs to Jesus, kneels, and asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 17). But Jesus' response to him is very different from what we might expect. He questions the man's idea of goodness and points him to the commandments. Jesus doesn't immediately give him the gospel, but the law. When the man claims to have kept the law, Jesus tells him he must give all his wealth away and follow Him. On Sunday, we will explore why Jesus responds this way, showing the man that he has not kept the commandments and revealing the young man's idol. Ultimately, the man turns away sorrowful. He will not receive the kingdom as a helpless child. The surprises continue as Jesus uses this event to teach the disciples. He says it's “impossible” for the rich to enter the kingdom (vv. 23-25), like a camel passing through a needle's eye. The disciples, shocked, ask, “Who then can be saved?” (v. 26), finally understanding their helplessness. Jesus declares, “With man it is impossible, but not with God” (v. 27)—salvation comes only through God's grace, received with childlike dependence. This passage raises many questions, which we will explore, but in the rich young ruler, the disciples see someone who will not receive the kingdom as a child, and they finally grasp the impossibility of salvation through any other means. I. The Sacrificial Call To Eternal Life (v. 17-22) II. The Impossibility of Entering God's Kingdom (v. 23-27) III. The Promised Gain of God's Kingdom (v. 28-31)

Austin Miller preaches from Luke 18 at the Fall Kickoff!

Ryan Cochran teaching on Luke 18:18-30.

A new MP3 sermon from Clogher Valley Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Rich Young Ruler Subtitle: Ballygawley Joint Tent Mission Speaker: Rev. John Morrow Broadcaster: Clogher Valley Free Presbyterian Church Event: Camp Meeting Date: 9/5/2025 Bible: Mark 10:17-23 Length: 35 min.

The sermon centres on the story of the rich young ruler, emphasising that possessing outward righteousness and material wealth does not guarantee spiritual fulfilment or access to eternal life. Drawing from Mark's Gospel, the message underscores the importance of personal faith in Jesus Christ as the sole path to salvation, cautioning against prioritising worldly possessions and fleeting opportunities over a lasting relationship with God. The preacher encourages listeners to embrace the opportunity to trust in Christ, highlighting that while God loves all people, a personal commitment to Him is essential for entering into eternal life, and warning against the tragic consequences of rejecting His offer of grace.

Matthew 20:20-28, Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 19:16-30

Reading Luke 18:18-23 where Jesus has a conversation with a rich young ruler, who believes he is righteous by his wealth and his works, but Jesus exposes him to the truth. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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Welcome to this week's episode of Grounded! The guys chat about their past week as well as their plans for the upcoming week as we are headed into another fair service this Sunday. After that they break down the message from this past week on the Rich Young Ruler. Thanks for listening!

For the first installment of this mini sereis, Pastor Bo takes us into two powerful moments with Jesus: one with His disciples at the Last Supper, and another with the Rich Young Ruler. In both stories, Jesus flips expectations upside down. Peter thinks he's strong enough to stand, but Jesus warns that sifting is coming. […]

Sunday August 17, 2025 10:30 A.M. Message from Life Church Boston Sermon Notes Acts 2:36-39; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 1:1-4; Luke 4:14-21; Luke 18:18-30; Matthew 19:16-29; Mark 10:17-30; Luke 7:1-10

Sunday Worship: August 24, 2025 Preacher: Pastor Nathan Ruble

You can memorize every Bible verse, serve at every event, and give to every cause — but if your heart's not in it, God isn't impressed. In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone challenges us to examine our motives, reset our faith, and return to authentic love for God over empty religious performance.Through personal stories, relatable struggles, and biblical examples like Mary & Martha, the Pharisee & the tax collector, and King David, Mike unpacks the difference between doing things for God and being with God. Learn the warning signs of performance-based faith and discover practical ways to rekindle genuine intimacy with Him.Key Scriptures: Isaiah 29:13, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 10:38-42, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 6, Psalm 51:16-17, Psalm 139:23-24

On Sunday we continued on with our "greatest hits" series, looking at Luke 18:18-30 and the story of the Rich Young Ruler. We spent our time talking about how our money and power so easily can corrupt our discipleship.-Sermon from 8/17/2025

We often want eternal life without seeing our need for a Savior.

August 7, 2025

Jakob King shares from Mark 10 the story of Jesus lovingly challenging a wealthy young ruler to give up the one thing that was keeping him from a relationship with God, his money.

INFANTS CONSTRASTED WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER MATTHEW 19:13-30

What was really holding the rich young ruler back from following Jesus? In this special Weekly Short episode of Midweek Move, Dallas is joined by Caleb Moreno to unpack Mark 10:17–31, a somber conversation between Jesus and a man who had it all but still lacked something. Together, they explore what it means to truly follow Jesus, how to examine your heart, and how to keep your priorities kingdom-focused, whether you're working a 9-to-5 job or chasing big dreams. Caleb shares how he balances his career goals with his faith, offering practical tips on establishing a spiritual routine, journaling your walk with God, and keeping Christ at the forefront. --- Scripture Focus:   Mark 10:17–31 — “The Rich Young Ruler” Timestamps:   0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Can regular people study the Bible deeply?   2:00 – What the Rich Young Ruler did right… and what he lacked   5:30 – How to spiritually self-check   8:00 – Journaling tips for your faith walk   12:00 – What if Jesus asked you to give it all up? --- Guest: Caleb Moreno   Got thoughts or journaling tips to share? Drop a comment or email us at mediahub@thpshreveport.com #MidweekMove #BibleStudy #Mark10 

A preaching series through the book of Matthew. Join us in Matthew 19:16-26!

A study of Mark 10:17–31 unpacking the rich young ruler's question about eternal life, Jesus' call to forsake all for His kingdom, the impossibility of self-made righteousness, and the surprising promise of a hundredfold blessing and eternal life.

A study of Mark 10:17–31 unpacking the rich young ruler's question about eternal life, Jesus' call to forsake all for His kingdom, the impossibility of self-made righteousness, and the surprising promise of a hundredfold blessing and eternal life.

Jesus was a master story teller who used parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. All the parables are unique in their ability to shock the listener and engage the heart not just the mind. This sermon is a deeper dive into the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler and shows Jesus sending him away due to an idol of greed.

Are you trying to be good enough to go to heaven?

The sermon explores the challenging intersection of wealth and faith, examining a rich young ruler's pursuit of eternal life and the disciples' astonishment at Jesus' teachings. It highlights the inherent impossibility of human achievement in securing salvation, emphasizing that true faith requires relinquishing self-reliance and childlike trust in God's power. Through the narrative, the preacher underscores the necessity of pruning away pride and self-sufficiency, illustrating that God's intervention is essential for redemption, and that even seemingly impossible circumstances are opportunities for divine work, ultimately calling for a surrender to God's grace and a reliance on His power to achieve what human effort cannot.

The sermon explores the challenging intersection of wealth and faith, examining a rich young ruler's pursuit of eternal life and the disciples' astonishment at Jesus' teachings. It highlights the inherent impossibility of human achievement in securing salvation, emphasizing that true faith requires relinquishing self-reliance and childlike trust in God's power. Through the narrative, the preacher underscores the necessity of pruning away pride and self-sufficiency, illustrating that God's intervention is essential for redemption, and that even seemingly impossible circumstances are opportunities for divine work, ultimately calling for a surrender to God's grace and a reliance on His power to achieve what human effort cannot.

Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to talk life, ministry, and the Big Question: if you could change one thing at your church, what would it be? And if that change happened overnight, what would be the evidence the next morning? From there, the conversation turns to the story of the rich young ruler—and the deeper question underneath it all: what are you unwilling to walk away from? Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS1. CASH APP2. Justgive"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus. With occasional guests joining the conversation, "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" provides a unique perspective on what it means to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.Support:https://www.buzzsprout.com/97804/support

In this message, Pastor Jason continues the Encounters series by teaching on Jesus' conversation with the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19. Through this story, we're reminded that it's possible to do all the “right” things, ask all the “right” questions, and still miss what truly matters if we're unwilling to fully surrender to Jesus. Pastor Jason challenges us to examine our own hearts: What are we holding onto that's keeping us from fully following Christ? This message invites us to reflect on the barriers — whether possessions, pride, intellect, or comfort — that prevent us from laying our lives fully at Jesus' feet. True encounters with Jesus demand everything, but in surrender, we find the only thing that truly satisfies: life with Him.

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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to James Oliver Cox from Cherry Log, GA. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. You're helping us call people to deeper surrender. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 10:17-22: And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'” And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. — Mark 10:17-22 He runs. He kneels. He asks. He's moral. He's successful. He's hungry for something more. And Jesus sees it. But Jesus also sees deeper into the one thing he lacks. The rich young man is seeking one more thing to add to his list of accomplishments. He wants to complete the checklist. But Jesus invites a different question that leads to an unexpected answer: "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." It's a subtle signal toward a loftier reflection—there is no "level of goodness" that reaches the extent of God's goodness. Then comes his invitation. Not to do more, but to let go. Sell it. Give it. Follow him alone. This has nothing to do with poverty—it's about priority. His wealth wasn't the problem. It was his grip on his wealth that was the problem. And when Jesus touches on this sensitive area, the man walks away sad. Jesus always comes after the thing we grip onto that keeps us from gripping onto him. This is because he's not interested in our level of spiritual goodness or religious checklists. He wants surrendered hearts, fully willing to let go of their grip on things and grip onto him. For this man, it was his money. For you, it may be something different or more specific, such as success, approval, comfort, or a sense of control. But Jesus doesn't care about these things, unless you are going to loosen your grip on them and sacrifice them to him to grip fully on him. Because the call to "follow me" always means we have to "unfollow" something else. #SurrenderEverything, #FollowJesus, #Project23 ASK THIS: What good things are you tempted to use as spiritual credentials? Why do you think Jesus loved the rich man even before he responded? What's one thing you're afraid Jesus might ask you to surrender? How does this story reshape your view of “success”? DO THIS: Ask yourself, “What's the one thing Jesus might ask me to unfollow?” Then ask him for the courage to surrender it. PRAY THIS: Jesus, show me what I'm still clinging to. I want to follow you without hesitation—help me let go of whatever stands in the way. Amen. PLAY THIS: “I Surrender.”

Today's Scripture passages are 1 Chronicles 17:16 - 18 | 2 Samuel 8 | Psalm 60 | Luke 18:18-30.Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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Catch the message Come On Down by Pastor Scott Jones.This is the account of the “Rich Young Ruler” who was so attached to his money that it was an obstacle to following Jesus. Jesus sees money as a test of our devotion to him and warns us not to let it affect our relationship with God. He loves us too much not to tell us the truth.

Rev. Pete Jackson preaches on Luke 18:15-34 in his sermon “Jesus & The Rich Young Ruler”.

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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are fielding a question about something Jesus said to the rich young ruler in Matthew 19. Is Jesus telling him that keeping the commandments will give a person eternal life? Or is Jesus making a point to the contrary? Keep grace in