Sermons on Matthew 20:20-33:

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus talks with the mother of two of His disciples about being a servant.

A MOTHER’S REQUEST” Fourth In The Series: “Conversations With Christ” Matthew 20:20-28 LET’S LOOK AT OUR TEXT: 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: *other

The Humillity Of The Towel

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover the importance of servanthood.

I. Less Than and Greater Than A. Text: Matthew 20:20-28 B. It’s easy in our society to get things backwards; mixed up. We live in a backwards society. Everything we as a society does is opposite of what God’s Word says we should. 1. Remember, Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

Ask To Serve Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husbands, Priests And Fathers

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

The father is the spiritual compass of the family. It is the responsibility of the man to be a Husband, Priest and Father.

Husbands, Priests and Fathers In honor of Father’s Day I want to take a look at the husband’s role in the family. A family is a symbol of God’s complete design for the church. If the family is dysfunctional, so will the church and the people in the church. The goal of this study is to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

What A Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A mother’s day look at Salome mother of James and John

She was a mom and like any other mom, all she really wanted was for her kids to do good. And the fact that her kids were both grown men really wasn’t all that relevant. She still wanted them to do good, and she would do whatever she needed to do to make sure they did good. Including talking to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Toweled To Serve

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 4, 2002

REAL LEADERS ARE SERVANTS!

“TOWELED TO SERVE” JOHN 13:1-5/ MATTHEW 20: 25-28 JUNE 2, 2002 INSTALATION OF LBA INTRODUCTION: Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing First

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day Message

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

A special message for Mother’s.

Mothers Day Message 2002 JOKE: A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush your teeth before bed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion - Who Cares?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

I wonder how many lives have ended hopelessly wondering if anybody cares? God calls us past sympathy to compassion.

Who Cares? As Jesus and the disciples left the city of Jericho, a huge crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd told them to be quiet, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Worth?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

How do you figure your self worth – by how much money you have or how much power or prestige you have? Jesus has a totally different idea of how to measure your worth.

What are you worth? I mean, really, how do you figure out what you are worth as a person? If you are #7 NFL Draft pick Bryant McKinnie the answer is easy. He’s in negotiations now with the Minnesota Vikings. He says it’s easy to sign him: "All I’m asking is for a fair deal. And that’s real simple. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Desiring Servanthood Series

Contributed by Timothy O'fallon on Jun 27, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Great Art You

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 12, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Focus And Generosity Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s book "The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader."

Focus And Generosity Phil 3:10-14, Mat 20:25-28 May 19, 2003 I. I have been talking about the things that we need to develop to be the leaders that we should be in our families, in our profession, and in our service for God. II. Something that we have to develop as leaders is Focus. A. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Matthew 20:25-28

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 Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal