"What Do You Want?"

"What Do You Want?"

From HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship) by Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas

March 29, 2026 · 29 min

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Rev. Matt Tuggle explores Jesus' question 'What do you want?' and its implications for understanding our true desires in the context of faith and service.

Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Jesus was asked many questions throughout his life. In fact, most of his teachings come as responses to what people asked or assumed. But here, just before his final week, Jesus turns the tables and asks a question himself—twice, in two different conversations: “What do you want?” First, a mother comes on behalf of her sons, asking for places of honor in his kingdom (Matthew 20:20-28). Then, two blind men cry out from the roadside, simply asking to see (Matthew 20:29-34). It’s a familiar question, but Jesus invites a deeper answer, one that moves beyond surface desires to the longings underneath. Placed side by side, these stories invite us to compare and reflect. One asks for power, and the other asks for sight. One reveals a kind of blindness despite proximity to Jesus, and the other demonstrates true spiritual vision despite physical blindness. Both, however, need Jesus to open their eyes in different ways. Through these moments, Jesus redefines life in his kingdom: greatness is not found in status or control but in service, sacrifice, and surrender—the way up is down. He not only teaches this truth but…

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Host: Rev. Matt Tuggle

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Organizations: Highland Park United Methodist Church

Books & works: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 20:29-34

Places: Dallas, Texas

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