Sermons on San Mateo 20:20: showing 76-90 of 150

A Mother's Love Request

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2011

A Mother's Day Sermon dedicated to my mother Sharon Maughmer.

“A Mother’s Love Request” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 20:20-20:24 “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping [him], and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Somebody... Nobody (Service) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #3... focusing on Service.

Joshua 24:14-15 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Would You Have Followed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Encouragement to follow Jesus, letting nothing distract.

Would you have been a follower of Jesus Christ if you had lived in the first century? We live 2000 years after the time of Christ, and we see him on the pages of Scripture, and we hear about him in chapel services like this one. We learn about him in religion classes, we hear about him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bitter Cup ►part 1◄ Series

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jun 29, 2015

Jesus asked, "Are we willing to partake of the bitter cup He partook of. Are you willing?"

Bitter Cup (Part-1) Word from The Lord: Thus says the LORD LORD... PREACH THIS WORD TO MY PEOPLE. TELL THEM TO BE READY TO DRINK OF THE BITTER CUP. THUS SAYS THE LORD Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you. ~John 20:21 In these last days, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Apostolic

The Bitter Cup ►part 2◄ Series

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jun 29, 2015

Second Sermon in my series The Bitter Cup. Jesus wants us to be ready to partake of the Bitter cup!

Bitter Cup (Part-2) THE CUP OF TESTING:- Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward a hungered. ~Matthew 4:1, 2 Jesus went out alone into the wilderness and began to seek His Father. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Are We Following The Example Of Christ?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 15, 2016

A very short sermon questioning our desire to e discipled. You can't be a follower if you are not following, eh.

ARE WE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST? Paul wrote these words to the Church in Corinth , You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (CEV) Play video "Plumb ‘One Drop’" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYP5gE-kDjY Towards the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Corinthians 1:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Request From Mom!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2016

A different twist on how a mom bought a request to jesus that demonstrates the kind of moms we honor today. Mothers are soft voices saying, "i love you." and mothers are a link to god, a child's first impression of god's love.

A STRANGE REQUEST FROM MOM! Jim McCutchen • A mother was talking to an old college friend and said, “I remember before I was married that I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories Kings can pass away; other kings can rise. Presidents can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Privilege Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 23, 2014

To be in a position of privilege is to be in a positino to think of and serve others.

Title: Privilege Text: Matthew 20:20-28 (Mark 10:35-45) Thesis: To be in a position of privilege is to be in a position to think of others (serevice). Introduction: James D. Berkley, author of The Leadership Handbook wrote, “All I ask of life is a constant and exaggerated sense of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems Among The Followers Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 27, 2014

A sermon examining 4 problems that are commonly found among Christ's followers.

Problems Among The Followers Of Christ Matthew 20:20-28 The pastor and music director in Old First Church did not get along at all. And the music leader would get his point across by this song selection after each sermon. One week, the pastor preached on commitment and how we should dedicate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Apostle; James The Great Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Today local churches send missionaries. -- it is best to call them missionaries, to keep some folks from being confused, if they were referred to as apostles, some folks might think of them as being like the Twelve Apostles, and the Apostle Paul.

#6~ APOSTLE; JAMES THE GREAT 1-11-14 * JAMES -- name of four men in the New Testament: 1~ James, the son of Zebedee brother of John, both were apostles. 2 ~ James, a son of Mary, half brother of Jesus, he was not a member of the apostolic band, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Impressions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 7, 2014

The mother of James and John made a special request of Jesus based on her impression of him. She in turn made an impression on him.

1. Mothers Job Interview -- http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/129697-24-people-interviewed-impossible-job-paying-nothing-found-everyday/ 2. Mothers make lasting impressions on their children. 3. Matthew 20.20-28 I. A Mother's Impression OF Jesus A. Qualities She saw in Him 1. He was Torah-Observant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2016

In this first sermon, I establish that we must be conformed into the likeness of Jesus. Because He was a servant, we must also become servants. A resource I am basing the series on is Charles Swindoll's "Improving Your Serve."

A. One day a woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cup Or Baptism Of Discipleship!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the suffering of Jesus in accepting the PERFECT WILL OF THE FATHER. In this, we also can see what it takes to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. All disciples are believers but not all believers are disciples. Th

Cup or Baptism of Discipleship! (Mat 20:20 KJV) Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. (Mat 20:21 KJV) And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010

This sermon discusses pride, fear and shame as reasons people give for choosing not to serve.

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve Aug 29, 2010 Matt. 20:20-28 Intro: This summer we’ve been looking at the fundamentals of Christian living. For the past couple weeks, as preparation for the fall kick off of our ministries and especially our new ministry taking place on Wednesday night, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist