Sunday, June 23, 2024
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Consecrated Stewards: Service Over Sin
Sermon Text: Matthew 19:16-26
"[16] And behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ [17] And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ [18] He said to him, ‘Which ones?’ And Jesus said, ‘You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, [19] Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ [20] The young man said to him, ‘All these I have kept. What do I still lack?’ [21] Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ [22] When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. [23] And Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. [24] Again I tell you, 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.’ [25] When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, ‘Who then can be saved?’ [26] But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’"
Sermon Theme: "Which Ones?"