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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

    Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bottoms Up!

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    When it comes to seeking greatness and dealing with suffering for the sake of our Lord, Jesus advises us: "Bottoms up!"

    Matthew 20:17-28 4th Sunday in Lent – A March 6, 2005 #092 Matthew 20:17-28 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not So With You Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    Greatness can only be achieved by doing things with compassion and mercy.

    The first O.J. trial made DNA a household word. For hours and days on end we all sat in front of out TV’s and took a crash course on what DNA was and how forensic evidence would prove without a doubt who the real killer was. But in the end all that it illustrated was that even if the forensic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Great Art You

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Greatness comes in different ways. This message looks at being great in the Kingdom of God.

    HOW GREAT ART YOU? Text: Matthew 20: 20-28 It seems today as in the past people love to be in a position of power. Everywhere you look you see books or tapes to empower yourself. People want to get to the top of the corporate ladder. Sometimes compromising integrity as they go. Feeling as if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    If We Are The Body

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,820 views

    Being a Christian is about serving for the right reasons.

    August 1, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 20:20-28 Subject: Greatness Title: If We are the Body When you leave this life and are firmly planted in the ground with a tombstone over you, what will be your legacy? What will be written on your tombstone? Will your epitaph be one about your earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 53,405 views

    Learn from the servanthood of Christ. (1) choose service over self-interest, and (2) think like a servant.

    A request was made by the mother, for her sons James and John to sit with Jesus in His Kingdom. Jesus was born for a purpose – to serve a need; to serve God’s purpose · He was born a SERVANT! From the day He was born until the day He died, He was serving SOMEONE · He was tasked by Someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    This sermon deals with the #4 purpose

    Mathew 20:20-28 Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving God Introduction A. Who here will have the highest ranking in heaven? B. Maybe it will be me. The pastor. A Pastor is close to God right? C. Maybe it will be one of the Elders; after all they are the head of the church? D. Maybe it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

    The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mike Kern avatar

    Finishing First

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,321 views

    Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

    Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Worth?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    How do you figure your self worth – by how much money you have or how much power or prestige you have? Jesus has a totally different idea of how to measure your worth.

    What are you worth? I mean, really, how do you figure out what you are worth as a person? If you are #7 NFL Draft pick Bryant McKinnie the answer is easy. He’s in negotiations now with the Minnesota Vikings. He says it’s easy to sign him: "All I’m asking is for a fair deal. And that’s real simple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Drinking From The Cups Of Christ

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    Following Jesus to places we don’t always want to go.

    27, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Drinking from the Cups of Christ Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about the challenges of following Jesus even to places we may not want to go. Drinking from Jesus’ cups in our quest to follow Him. 1. Gethsemane’s Cup. Matthew 26: 36-39 36Then Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Christian Servanthood

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 38,281 views

    A very practical study on the necessity of servanthood, what servanthood is and is not, and the qualities of a Christian servant-leader.

    Christian Servanthood I. Being a servant is necessary for the believer and for Christian leadership. Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor. 21 "What is your request?" he asked.She replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Mother's Day Message

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,405 views

    A special message for Mother’s.

    Mothers Day Message 2002 JOKE: A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush your teeth before bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Harden avatar

    The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 140,205 views

    Jesus taught his disciples three valuable lessons necessary for achieving "greatness" in the eyes of God.

    The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 20:20-34 January 5, 2002 If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, that word is “greatest.” In fact, take two people, any people, and you can always stir trouble by using this simple word. For example, ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    On To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    exposition on Matt ch 20v17-34

    ON TO THE CROSS Matthew 20 v. 17 - 34 in this portion we see :- 1. The Lord’s Direction v. 17 "going up to Jerusalem" 14 miles from Jericho 2. The lord’s Dedication is seen in :- where He went - "to Jerusalem", when He went - at 33 years old, why He went - to be crucified - "to lay down His ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness