27 Oct 2024
Part 7-11 John - True Greatness
Matthew 20:20-29
Ps Denis Lu
In Matthew 20:20-28, Jesus redefines greatness as humble service, not status. Explore how John's journey from ambition to humility teaches us that true greatness is found in selfless love, sacrifice, and following Christ’s example of servant leadership.
About this series
Jesus had many disciples. Large crowds followed Him, and He also had committed groups of men and women, including women who supported His ministry (Luke 8:3) and the 72 whom He sent out in pairs (Luke 10:1). However, the most famous and intimate group of disciples was the Twelve, whom Jesus chose after a night of prayer (Luke 6:12-13). These Twelve travelled and ministered with Jesus, were eyewitnesses to His ministry, and were commissioned as apostles (Luke 6:13).
In this series, we will examine how Jesus discipled the Twelve and how they responded to Him.
Through their lives, let us open our hearts to respond to God's call upon our lives to be His disciples.
1. Chosen for His Mission (Luke 6:12-16)
2. Andrew - Leadership that Matters (John 1:35-42)
3. Simon Peter - Worthy Commitment (Mark 1:16-20)
4. Matthew - Reaching All (Matthew 9:9-13)
5. James - Radical Transformation (Luke 9:51-56)
6. Philip - The Power of Trusting God (John 6:1-13)
7. John - True Greatness (Matthew 20:20-29)
8. Thomas - Faith Over Doubt (John 20:19-29)
9. Nathanael - Sharpen Your Spiritual Discernment (John 1:43-51)
10. Judas Iscariot - Betrayal (Matthew 26:14-30, 47-50; 27:1-10)
11. Three Others - Faithful to the End (Luke 18:18-30)
Past sermons
Speaker
Ps Denis Lu
Ps Laurence Lee
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