Sermons on Matthew 18:2:

Alpha Male Or Child Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002

Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is The Greatest?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2002

The disciples asked the question, Jesus gives the answer!

INTRODUCTION • Who is the greatest? That debate rages on in the sports world. Is Tiger Woods the greatest golfer ever? Was Babe Ruth the greatest baseball player to ever play? Was Johnny Unitas the greatest quarterback to ever play the game? Who was the greatest of the presidents? • Who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Standard Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Young Again

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

Christmas 2001

12/16/01 - Becoming Young Again Text: Luke 2 & Matthew 18:1-5: What is it about children that endeared themselves to Jesus? Certainly they are cute. Certainly they are innocent in their understanding of life. What impressed Jesus always was faith… Maybe that’s why Jesus came as a babe in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11, Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rules For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 18

RULES FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18 v. 1 - 20 we see in this portion:- 1. The kingdom is entered by children or childlikeness v. 3 Note:- (a) The necessity of this conversion v. 3 "except ye" ye shall not enter into the kingdom, why? (1) By nature we’re not little children v. 1 "who is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! With a child Jesus demonstrates who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven! Certainly not what most would expect... 

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 18:1-6 Read at beginning of service: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6, Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be #2? Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 10, 2001

Everyone wants to be number one, even Jesus’ disciples. What is Jesus’ attitude toward this egotistical drive.

Who wants to be #2? Matthew 18:1-4 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #03 “Second place is okay, if you like being first in a long line of losers.” June, 1974, then President, Richard M. Nixon’s administration was drowning in the wake of Watergate. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Grrrrrreat!

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

There is a lot of room for greatness in the kingdom of God. It’s not a competition, it’s a condition!

Be Grrrrreat! Matthew 18:1-4 Pastor Jim Luthy An interesting scene developed as Jesus and his disciples headed south along the road from Caesarea Phillipi to Capernaum. There seemed to be a bit of tension among his disciples. A heated discussion was taking place among them. Occasionally, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Bites

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

What can you do when, what you thought was love, has turned on you?

I. What Is An Offense? A. Webster defines it as: v. 1. To arouse resentment, anger, or vexation in. 2. To be displeasing (to). 3. To commit a sin. B. Text: Matthew 18:1-7 C. The Greek translation of “offense” is “enticement to sin.” D. So, if we are offending someone carelessly and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Child Abuse

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 14, 2001

Our responsibility to Victims of child Abuse

Child Abuse & Neglect What Does God say about abusers? -------------------------------- Abuse in any form is not only harmful and detremential to the abuser and the abused; but it is also a sin. It is a sin of the worst kind. I Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of abusers and how the Lord feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Faith

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 19, 2003

We will learn what faith is and how to obtain it.

What is faith? The word "faith" is found in the New Testament 253 times. It must be very important. Faith is believing that our Bible is the true inspired word of God, without error or contradiction. For me this is easy, for there has been no other book that has change my life like the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31, Matthew 18:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003

As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Only Children Go To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ