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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
     | 5,521 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
     | 5,149 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

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Not So With You Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,989 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    We Are Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,089 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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    This sermon deals with how we need to manage the power we already have in our lives.

    Stepping Up To A New Level With Power 2/12/06 Genesis 1:27-30 Matthew 20:20-28 Suppose for a moment that when you wake up in the morning, there is angel at your bed and He says, “God is giving you an unlimited amount of power for the next hour and a half. Do as you please with it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nestor Menjivar avatar

    El Siervo Lider

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    Jesús trajo una nueva definición de que es ser un líder, demostrando y enseñando que primero se necesita ser un siervo. Este sermón examina que se necesita para llegar a ser un siervo líder.

    El Siervo Líder Mateo 20:20-28; Hechos 6; Juan 13:8; I Pedro 5:2-9 {Leed Mateo 20:20-28} Se ha dicho que lo que mide la grandeza de una persona no es cuantos siervos tiene sino a cuanta gente sirve. En Hechos 6 encontramos el principio de un puesto llamado el diaconado Explica que pasaba en ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Timothy O'fallon on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    This is a Biblically-based exploration of the truest desire of the regenerated spirit: servanthood.

    Desiring Servanthood Servanthood Series Part I: Countryside Christian Center Single Adult Bible Studies Introduction: In Genesis 3, a story is told about the first man and woman Falling from a position of total security in God and absolute significance. Their significance (importance) was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Great Art You

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,987 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

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    If We Are The Body

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,129 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

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,984 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

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    "With Her Sons..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,902 views

    The key to being a successful Mother in todays world is influence, not authority. No where else is this best seen than in the encounter Jesus had with the mother of Zebedee’s boys. Let’s examine it together!

    DrButler2@Bellsouthnet Dinsmore Baptist Church "A Message For Mother’s Day" Outlined & Aliterated Introduction Look back with me for a moment, what do you think the Mother’s of Yester-year would have said to their children if they were living today? e.g. *Columbus’ Mother: "I don’t care what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Principles To Kingdom Greatness Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on May 23, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,012 views

    God wants us to become great in His kingdom -that’s wonderful. Sadly many of us have many missed growth opportunities to kingdom greatness. This sermon helps us how.

    Theme: KEY PRINCIPLES TO KINGDOM GREATNESS Text: Matt.20: 20-28 Intro. A. The principles of growth that we learned in our last message: 1. We should not stop aspiring what’s best, but being faithful in our mission, task, or ministry no matter how small or big it is. 2. We should be in good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,984 views

    Jesus’perspective on servant leadership changes the way we see our our Master, our fellow leaders, and the church members we serve.

    Servant Leadership Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who died a few years, became a familiar sight to millions in his company’s television commercials. I used to refer to him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Can I Be In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Their mommy spoke for them. Jesus answered that the way up is down. His PASSION PREDICTED, the PATHWAY PRESCRIBED, the POWER PROVIDED. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Can I Be in Charge? Matthew 20:17-34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InCharge.html The Historian Josephus writes that every year at Passover 3 million Jews would ascend upon Jerusalem with 250,000 lambs. You and I know that each and every one of those lambs was a picture of Jesus Christ, the Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    How To Become Great In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

    How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist