Sermons on San Mateo 20:20:

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

Mothers day service. It is a message that will honor all the women of the church as well as the Mothers

Honoring our Mothers Matthew 20:20-28 Disclaimer: This was prepared by prayer and thoughts from Sermon central contributors Introduction- Matthew 20:20-28 Read This is a unusual Scripture for Mother’s day. We see this as a scripture about two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Nazarene

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Power! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2009

In Christ we have the very power of God at our disposal, how do we use that power? What do we do with it? Power is all around us and must be used responsibly and with great discipline

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 28, 2009 Date Preached: November 1, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Steppin’ UP to the Next Level Sermon Title: Steppin’ UP to a new level of Power… Sermon Text: Matt 20:20-28 [NKJV] Introduction: What is POWER? Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Gestures Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011

Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Serving

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

The power of God is released when we make the choice to serve Him

The Power of Serving Matthew 20:20-28 August 7, 2011 Morning Message During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repariing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Building A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of service for Christ

Building a Life of Service Matthew 20:20-28 Scripture reading (25-28) How would you define greatness Some might say that greatness is connections and influence. If you went to Wall Street and asked people there, "What's the secret of greatness?" They'd say financial clout and a big portfolio. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Giving, Forgiving, Forgetting, and Serving. “Father, please transform my life so I can become more like Jesus every day.”

Who was the greatest person who ever lived? Without question, no person more greatly impacted the course of history than Jesus Christ. He didn’t do it through wars, conquest and domination. He changed the world by serving others. Jesus was the supreme example of servanthood. So how can we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' Way To Achieve Greatness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus describes "greatness" in a very different way than the world.

Jesus’ Way to Achieve Greatness Are you good at what you do? Just think of all the things you do every day – what is it that you do for a living? Would you say that you are good at it? Have you achieved greatness in your profession yet? What about the things you do outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 21, 2010

A look at some of the questions which Jesus asks us.

Questions Matthew 20:20-34 * Being around a child that is almost 4 means hearing a myriad of questions every day. These little guys have very inquisitive minds and know, it seems, instinctively that the way to find out things is to ask questions. This is learned early and used throughout a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

What I Can Learn From A Mom

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on May 2, 2010

A Mother's Day sermon suggesting four things we can learn from James' and John's mother.

Sermon Notes Sermon Title: What I Can Learn From A Mom Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Throughout history, mothers have had the great responsibility of T___________. The mother of James and John… Knew Who Is in C________________. ‘came’—‘approaching someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Have You Noticed About Your Mother

Contributed by E K Harrill on May 3, 2011

Mom does so many good things for her children but they often go unnoticed.

Mothers are special people and they are one of God’s best gifts to us. Today we need to pause and thank God for our mother. She isn’t perfect but she always seems to know what we need and how to help us. Abraham Lincoln said, All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day: Serve With Verve!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 4, 2011

Service what is that about? I can be great and serve no one or nothing but my own desires, not in God’s kingdom.

Mattthew 20:20-27: Serve with verve! Well here we go its Mother’s day, it’s a certainty that we all have a mother, some of us get on well, others not well at all, some Mums are now in heaven and some mums are starting on the journey of motherhood. There are those who are Dads who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27, Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Demonstration Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Our love for God and our worship of God are demonstrated in how we love and serve others.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE DEMONSTRATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 20:20-28 OPEN Chuck Colson makes an interesting observation. He points out that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, they did not make Christianity illegal. The Soviet constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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