Sermons on Matthew 20:20-21:

If We Are The Body

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 31, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Be In Charge? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2007

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things Jesus Did Coming To Earth!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 23, 2006

Five important things the Lord Jesus did when He came to earth. Each one important to our salvation, walk and life with the Lord.

FIVE THINGS JESUS DID COMING TO EARTH! (Mat 20:28 KJV) Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. I. To minister, not be ministered unto. A. Everywhere He went He was doing good. (Mat 4:23 KJV) And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mom, You Are Number One!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 12, 2007

A Mother is at the top of the list in my book. AGodly Mother is even higher than that. May God bless everyones Mother today and every day

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Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Bible Church

The Prayer Of An Ambitious Mother

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 25, 2003

Mothers of today should be ambitious for their children to enter into fellowship with Jesus Christ.

Many have tended to join with the other ten apostles in an attitude of hostility toward Salome, the mother of James and John, because of her prayer for preferential consideration for her sons. It is significant to note that while Christ corrected her He did not berate, criticize or condemn her. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thrones In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Real Greatness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2008

Servanthood message based on Jesus’ words from Matthew 20:20-28

The Key to REAL Greatness Matthew 20:20-28 April 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: When we think of greatness, all sorts of things come to mind. You might think of great men and women of history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not So With You

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Try But Bad Wrong Series

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 18, 2012

It is all too easy to get our eyes on things that we do not need to be concerned about. We get off focus and cause troubles for ourselves and for others around us. Hear what Jesus has to say about this matter.

KINGDOM SEEKERS Mt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV) 33 Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas. (RVG04) Mt. 20:20-27 Central Text Mr. 10:35-41 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

And First Place Goes To... Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Out For Number One!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011

Some people say, “If I don’t look out for me, for my best interest, for what’s best for me, then who will?”

Matthew 20:20-28-Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21-And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Savior Of Love! Follow Him!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 9, 2011

Our Savior and Lord has given us an example practical Christianity that we should follow his steps in a submission, service and sacrifice of love.

Mat 20:20-28 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal