Sermons on San Mateo 18:2:

G.o.a.t: Greatest Of All Time

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021

“If my people who are called by name humble themselves...."

Just for a little while, I want you think with me on this thought,” G.O.A.T: Greatest of All Time”. When I hear the words, “Greatest of All Time”, I think of Muhammad Ali, when he was first Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. after beating Sonny Liston at Miami Beach back in 1964. That’s when Clay said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Gift: Angelic Guardians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 25, 2021

The life of God’s people is the object of God’s gentle, intense and saving love.

Gospel of Life The value of human life is such that from the first moment of our existence, God assigns us a spirit guardian. As the Catholic Catechism says, “From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. ‘Beside each believer stands an angel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23, Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022

We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Us More Than Enough! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2022

Jesus loves us enough... 1. To warn us about the danger of sin (vs. 5-9). 2. To tell us about His heavenly home (vs. 10). 3. To show us God's love for lost people (vs. 11-14).

Jesus Loves Us More than Enough! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 3, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. In our last study, Jesus began by answering the disciples' question in vs. 1: "Who then is greatest in the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"learning To Become A Little Child"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 7, 2021

A sermon about learning how to follow Jesus by watching the nature of children.

“Learning to Become Little Children” Matthew 18:1-4 (The main thrust of this sermon is taken from a podcast by Marty Solomon) When I became a parent and Mary Ellen came out of her infancy and was becoming a toddler I started seeing all sorts of new things. It was like I was getting a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Who’s The Greatest?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 26, 2022

Who’s the greatest? Who among us has the most clout? Who gets to be close to Jesus? Who gets the money and the power?

Who’s the greatest? Mark 9:36-37AMP These confessions and thoughts have been on my heart and mind for some time now, and I have a burden to plead with those of you who have followed the Lord Jesus for any amount of time to examine yourselves and perhaps engage in some spiritual "house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-37, Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.

Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And The Little Child Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2021

A child, and especially the child Jesus, is above everything a sign of hope.

Monday of 3rd week in Easter Today’s Gospel is so brief that we might be tempted to overlook it, as we are often tempted to ignore a little child. But many commentators believe that when Jesus said that we must turn and become like this little child, he was pointing to Himself. Pope Benedict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Hebrews 10:23, Titus 3:6

Denomination: Catholic

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Converted And Becoming A Child: A Lifelong Lesson In Humility And Forgiveness

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Sep 20, 2024

them, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18 is a complete look and lesson in our need to submit ourselves unto God in full surrender of humility. We cannot be partial in our response to humility. We cannot go part of the way with God only. Jesus opens the chapter by calling out and presenting before His disciples, the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

True Greatness - Mark 9:33-36 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

We read of the disciples arguing who was the greatest, and we see it as immature and crass. But all of us have far more of that in us than we realize. This sermon will help you discover areas of self-exaltation and show the path toward true greatness.

Mark 9:30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-36, Matthew 18:1-3, Luke 9:46-47

The Way Of Jesus - Marker#1 - "I Have Begun Following Jesus, And Am Depending On The Spirit Of Jesus In My Journey”

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 14, 2024

This message is a mash up of 2 other sermons I wrote on the first marker of the Way of Jesus platform, an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/

The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. What does your life say? What does your life say? That’s an odd question perhaps, but I think it’s a good one. What does your life say? Today, in part, we’re going to consider what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Matthew 18:2-5, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Greatness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

True greatness is defined by humility, compassion and holiness.

Matt 18:1-9 TRUE GREATNESS (Communion Sunday) Everyone loves to be great. But we define greatness simply as being famous, rich, successful or taking high office. • Is this how God defines greatness? What does Jesus say about being great in life? • We will hear from Him in the text this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible