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We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.
Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
A child, and especially the child Jesus, is above everything a sign of hope.
Monday of 3rd week in Easter Today’s Gospel is so brief that we might be tempted to overlook it, as we are often tempted to ignore a little child. But many commentators believe that when Jesus said that we must turn and become like this little child, he was pointing to Himself. Pope Benedict ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Hebrews 10:23, Titus 3:6
Denomination: Catholic
We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).
Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5
Jesus loves us enough... 1. To warn us about the danger of sin (vs. 5-9). 2. To tell us about His heavenly home (vs. 10). 3. To show us God's love for lost people (vs. 11-14).
Jesus Loves Us More than Enough! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 3, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. In our last study, Jesus began by answering the disciples' question in vs. 1: "Who then is greatest in the kingdom ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14
True greatness is defined by humility, compassion and holiness.
Matt 18:1-9 TRUE GREATNESS (Communion Sunday) Everyone loves to be great. But we define greatness simply as being famous, rich, successful or taking high office. • Is this how God defines greatness? What does Jesus say about being great in life? • We will hear from Him in the text this ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This message is a mash up of 2 other sermons I wrote on the first marker of the Way of Jesus platform, an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/
The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. What does your life say? What does your life say? That’s an odd question perhaps, but I think it’s a good one. What does your life say? Today, in part, we’re going to consider what the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Matthew 18:2-5, Mark 1:16-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
“Whoever humbles themselves like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”. It is giving up claims to power and status and knowing one’s total dependence on God that counts as greatness in the kingdom of heaven.
Sermon: The Path to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 10:40-42, Matthew 25:34-46, Micah 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Methodist
The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.
Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, Micah 6:8
Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?
Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7
Peter asked a question.... How many times must I forgive? Jesus responded by telling a story.
January 23, 2021 The Context: Peter asked Jesus a question: “How many times do I have to forgive the person who sins against me… 7 times?” Peter’s question was not intended to get Jesus’ opinion so much as it was to toot his own horn of grace and mercy --- Toot! Toot! You see, the Rabbis ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:3-35
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to embrace a childlike faith, practice humility, and acceptance, as these are the keys to entering and experiencing the kingdom of heaven.
Good morning, church family! We're gonna dive into God's Word today and explore some pretty powerful concepts. We'll be talking about the power of a childlike faith, the greatness of humility, and the blessing of acceptance. We're gonna unpack this using Matthew 18:1-5 and Mark 10:13-16. Spurgeon ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Mark 10:13-16
Topics: Childlike Faith, Acceptance
The life of God’s people is the object of God’s gentle, intense and saving love.
Gospel of Life The value of human life is such that from the first moment of our existence, God assigns us a spirit guardian. As the Catholic Catechism says, “From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. ‘Beside each believer stands an angel ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23, Matthew 18:1-10
This message looks at a prophecy given in 1965 that is being fulfilled in the Church today.
We’re going to begin tonight in First Timothy 4:1 and what I’m going to talk about has been on my heart for some time and it has to do with men and women who stand in the pulpit. When you understand how important a pastor is to a congregation, in terms of what he or she delivers to a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:1-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Acts 17:11, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 1:11-12 (view more) (view less)
This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.
The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more
Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3
In the kingdom of God, relationships are more important than positions of authority and prestige. Jesus gives us the pathway to kingdom greatness.
Sermon: The Pathway to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13
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