Greatness in the Kingdom

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 30, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus gave his life to serve and save us, so true greatness in his kingdom is found in following him as servants.

1. The Disciples’ Ambitious Request [Mt. 20:20–21]

A. The Approach [Mt. 20:20]

B. The Ambition [Mt. 20:21]

2. The Lord’s Arresting Response [Mt. 20:22–23]

A. The Cup They Misunderstand [Mt. 20:22]

B. The Cup They Will Drink [Mt. 20:23a]

C. The Seats the Father Has Prepared [Mt. 20:23b]

3. The Kingdom’s Absolute Reversal [Mt. 20:24–28]

A. The World’s Pattern of Greatness [Mt. 20:25]

B. The Kingdom’s Pattern of Greatness [Mt. 20:26–27]

C. The King’s Pattern of Greatness [Mt. 20:28]

Conclusion

· Trust the Servant who gave his life as your ransom.

· Follow your King down the path of humble service.

· Honor the King who humbled himself for you.