Sermons on Matthew 18:1: showing 91-105 of 113

Hope And The Little Child Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2021

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

As A Little Child

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2020

A call to humility. A warning against stumbling blocks. Lost sheep found.

AS A LITTLE CHILD. Matthew 18:1-14. 1. The disciples came to Jesus, openly and unashamedly asking, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1). Jesus’ response was to call a little child to Himself. The child freely and willingly came. Jesus set him in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"learning To Become A Little Child"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2021

A sermon about learning how to follow Jesus by watching the nature of children.

“Learning to Become Little Children” Matthew 18:1-4 (The main thrust of this sermon is taken from a podcast by Marty Solomon) When I became a parent and Mary Ellen came out of her infancy and was becoming a toddler I started seeing all sorts of new things. It was like I was getting a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 24, 2020

Ministers are reluctant to preach on humility. How do we promote humility without sounding like we think we’ve attained it? Needless to say, my sermon title isn’t “Humility and how I found it.” We are all "works-in-progress".

Winston Churchill was reviling a political opponent at a press conference. A reporter interrupted him asking, “But surely, Mr. Churchill, you must admit that he is a humble, modest man?” To which Churchill replied: “He is a humble man, but then he has much to be humble about!” Ministers are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

G.o.a.t: Greatest Of All Time

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021

“If my people who are called by name humble themselves...."

Just for a little while, I want you think with me on this thought,” G.O.A.T: Greatest of All Time”. When I hear the words, “Greatest of All Time”, I think of Muhammad Ali, when he was first Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. after beating Sonny Liston at Miami Beach back in 1964. That’s when Clay said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Great In God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 13, 2023

It is God's desire that we live so that our lives will be great in His Kingdom I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

HOW TO BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM Let’s stand together and please open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “How to be Great in God’s Kingdom.” It is my hope that everyone here wants to be called great in God’s kingdom and if so, then this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, Revelation 3:21, Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 20:26-28, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way To Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 9, 2024

Today, on Children’s day, I want to meditate on 3 important attributes of Children that we as the Children of God need for the way to heaven.

The Way to Heaven Matthew 5:1-12; Deuteronomy 7:1-11 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 19:14 Today, on Children’s day, I want to meditate on 3 important attributes of Children that we as the Children of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 18, 2024

“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

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Converted And Becoming A Child: A Lifelong Lesson In Humility And Forgiveness

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Sep 20, 2024

them, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18 is a complete look and lesson in our need to submit ourselves unto God in full surrender of humility. We cannot be partial in our response to humility. We cannot go part of the way with God only. Jesus opens the chapter by calling out and presenting before His disciples, the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023

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

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023

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

Denomination: Methodist

True Greatness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

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

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

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

Denomination: Baptist

True Greatness - Mark 9:33-36 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

We read of the disciples arguing who was the greatest, and we see it as immature and crass. But all of us have far more of that in us than we realize. This sermon will help you discover areas of self-exaltation and show the path toward true greatness.

Mark 9:30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-36, Matthew 18:1-3, Luke 9:46-47