Sermons on Matthew 20:20-22:

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Great

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Explains why Christians should be and how to become great. Expanded outline.

BECOMING GREAT - Matthew 20:20-28 If you look at this passage, and the passages surrounding it, it is easy to get upset with the disciples, especially with James and John, for their narrow-mindedness, for their inappropriateness, and for their poor timing. In this passage we find Jesus is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Service

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2007

Service is what we are designed for and there are at least 4 issues surrounding our service.

The Impact of Service Matthew 20:20-28 > Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. “In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.” “Well, what would you say to a ...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

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 20, 2007

It is the eternal soul, given by God, that is the subject of today’s study. We want to very briefly see the effect of Spiritual Maturity on three aspects of the soul – Mentality, Volition and Conscience.

Psychology (personal) = The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, a group, or an activity; Subtle tactical actions or arguments used to manipulate or influence another. Our minds, do not have a psychology of their own. The personal psychology of each individual or group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007

James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Be A Servant In The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

I preached this sermon at the oridnation of three deacons, but directed more as a charge to the church to be servants as well. We are all called to serve and sometimes we need to take off our bibs and put on our aprons.

“I Will Be A Servant in the Church” Introduction: Today, we have ordained three men into the position of deacon. Many times as events like this take place we fail to catch and see the meaning of what is taking place. First of all, it is important that we understand that word “ordain” simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Point: Devotion To Service Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles To Kingdom Greatness Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on May 23, 2006

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Achieving Greatness God's Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 23, 2003

“Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” Matt 20:26-28.

Theme: Achieving greatness God’s way Text: Ex. 12:21-28; Matt. 20:20-28 The purpose for Christ’s coming to earth is contained in the statement, “The Son of man came to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many”. God, our Creator, who is to be worshipped, came to serve as an example for us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A Mother Who Wanted The Best For Her Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 9, 2004

This outline takes a look at how the mother of James and John exemplified godly motherhood.

A MOTHER WHO WANTED THE BEST FOR HER CHILDREN “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Are You Thirsty?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Dec 5, 2003

TO encourage the God’s people to have a deep desire to worship the Lord.

Are you thirsty? John 4:14 ---- Rev. B.J. Sims, Jr. Inspired by Joyce Meyers We all have things that we seem to think that we can’t live without. Ask my wife; she’ll tell you that I’m the same way. I think that I can’t make it with out being involved with golf some kind of way. Whether its ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, Matthew 20:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational