Sermons about Matthew 20:15-20

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

based on 171 ratings

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I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Fair Wage

Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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God’s wages for service in His Kingdom will be fair and just for everyone.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lesson In Motives

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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There is a danger in doing the right thing for the wrong reason. We must make sure we are doing the right things for the right reason.

Text: Matthew 20:20-24 To bring this text before you today in the manner in which I am commissioned will not be an easy task. In fact, the subject matter in this message will perhaps be different from most messages on this text. A few of the message titles I came across for this text were "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Taking God's Grace For Granted? Series

Contributed by Chua Lena on Oct 9, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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To challenge the audience to re-examine themselves, whether they are taking God’s grace for granted?’

SERMON TOPIC: “The Wedding Banquet” SERMON TITLE: “Are You Taking God’s Grace For Granted?” SCRIPTURAL TEXT: Matthew 22:1-10 OPENING WORDS Indeed, it is a great privilege to be able to share God’s Word with all of you this morning. Let us pray. OPENING PRAY Dear Lord, thank You for this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10, Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

No Fair! Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 18, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of grace - we are called to be grateful to God and to recognize others as our equals in God’s Kingdom.

No Fair! Matt. 20:1-16 Your Kingdom Come: July 13, 2003 Intro: Growing up with an older sibling, one of the frequent cries out of my mouth was one some of you parents hear on a daily basis: “no fair!” You know, “How come he gets to stay up later? How come he gets to choose what to watch on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Hired! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 33 ratings

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Parables of Eternal Life, Part 6 of 9

YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thrones In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Just Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of An Ambitious Mother

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 25, 2003

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Mothers of today should be ambitious for their children to enter into fellowship with Jesus Christ.

Many have tended to join with the other ten apostles in an attitude of hostility toward Salome, the mother of James and John, because of her prayer for preferential consideration for her sons. It is significant to note that while Christ corrected her He did not berate, criticize or condemn her. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

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Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Working For Wages Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2003

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10th of 10 Jesus Stories Series: It’s important to remember that God is in charge – not us. It’s also important to us all that he is a God of mercy and forgiveness. Salvation can be had by anyone who comes to him – even at the last hour. It’s never too

Working for Wages It’s important to remember that God is in charge – not us. It’s also important to us all that he is a God of mercy and forgiveness. Salvation can be had by anyone who comes to him – even at the last hour. It’s never too early and it’s never too late to get right with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cool To God, Not So Cool To Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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God’s Idea of Cool Sometimes Surprises Us. Sometimes what is cool to God is not so cool to us. We must learn to understand God’s way of thinking and adjust our minds to tune in with His revealed will. Let’s note three qualities that are so essential t

Cool To God, Not So Cool to Us (Luke 18:1-14, Matt. 20:1-16) INTRO 1. It amazes me how little has changed in the teen world since I was a teen. I reached the age of 20 in the Fall of 1976, by the way. 2. The music doesn’t sound much different, except for rap---which is not new; it is simply old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Servant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

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In contrast to our self-seeking ways, Jesus is the personification of servanthood. Just as He came to serve and not to be served, we’re expected to do the same. Becoming a servant means that we swim against the cultural current and follow the model of t

Becoming a Servant Q. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? A. Poultry in motion. Q. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A. A stick. Q. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A. Quatro sinko. Q. Where do you find a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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