New Beginnings Baptist Church

November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30In this powerful conclusion to the Seek 1 sermon collection, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through one of the most sobering and revealing encounters in the Gospels—the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18. While our series may be wrapping up, the journey of becoming a “seek first” follower of Jesus continues. Today’s message presses into a life-defining question: What is the one thing that drives everything in your life—and is it Jesus?Pastor Todd shows how Jesus lovingly exposes the ruler’s heart, revealing the one thing he refused to surrender: his wealth. And with that revelation comes a truth for all of us—every person has a “one thing,” and if that “one thing” isn’t Jesus, it will ultimately keep us from fully following Him.Throughout this message, you’ll discover:• Kingdom life is received, not earned.Salvation isn’t achieved by performance, morality, or religious devotion—it’s received through surrender to Jesus as Lord.• Whatever has your heart, has yo