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    Humility & Care PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 916 views

    To explore and learn from Paul's example of humility, care, and authenticity in ministry.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a wonderful passage of Scripture that really showcases the heart of true ministry. It's found in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Paul's humility, his care for the Thessalonians, and the example he sets in his ministry are all on full display in these ...read more

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    A Child's Humility PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,553 views

    The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to embrace a childlike faith, practice humility, and acceptance, as these are the keys to entering and experiencing the kingdom of heaven.

    Good morning, church family! We're gonna dive into God's Word today and explore some pretty powerful concepts. We'll be talking about the power of a childlike faith, the greatness of humility, and the blessing of acceptance. We're gonna unpack this using Matthew 18:1-5 and Mark 10:13-16. Spurgeon ...read more

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    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

    INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 28, 2018
     | 13,421 views

    This is a lay pastor's appreciation message. It's about helping without always getting recognition for it. It looks at Hur in the Bible. Sometimes God wants us in the backgroung out of the spotlight.

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You. 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Romans 16:2-13 How do you feel when someone does something and they look at you and say, “I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.” Today as we honor our lay pastors and look back at how God has used us in the past, we say, we could not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Service Entrance

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
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    In God’s kingdom it’s how we handle our everyday lives, not whether or not we make a big splash, that truly matters.

    Anybody remember the riots that broke out some years ago when Sony’s PlayStation 3 was scheduled for release? Nearly 400 people in Boston’s Copley Place mall overwhelmed mall security. Nearly a dozen police cruisers responded to the call. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crowd dispersed when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dykes avatar

    Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,735 views

    Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

    INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 4,827 views

    Humility Like Jesus

    In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a technology problem like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe 30 - Humility Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 14, 2015
     | 5,716 views

    The Final week of our Believe series looks at Humility

    Believe 30: Humility Philippians 2 June 14, 2015 Have you ever had to deal with parents who are nonstop braggers about their kids. They tell you the child potty trained themselves at 6 months old. They slept through the night after the first night home. They are in the advanced nursery school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Up Your Small Ambition

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    All other ambition but glorifying God is small and not worth anything.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Jesus taught James and John a vital lesson - our true ambition in this life is to please God by serving Him and others. But the disciples took time to get the message! (2) REASONS FOR, RESULTS OF and REMOVAL OF FALSE AMBITION. (a) Reasons For False Ambition - The Tower ...read more

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    Humility: The Toughest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    As believers, we are called to serve one another in humility. How do we do that? What does that look like in our day to day lives?

    Humility…The toughest challenge “The Amazing Race” Phil 2:1-11 If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. C.S. Lewis Phil 2:1-11 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Child-Like Humility

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    If you want to be first, learn to be last!

    A CHILD-LIKE HUMILITY. Mark 9:30-37. 1. CONTEXT (Mark 8:29-34). On the back of Peter’s famous confession of faith (Mark 8:29), Jesus began to teach His disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection (Mark 8:31). About this the disciples were, to say the least, slow on the uptake: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025
     | 350 views

    Living a life of humility is not optional for the believer—it is essential. It draws us nearer to God, opens the doors of favour, and makes us usable in His hands.

    LIVING A LIFE OF HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Proverbs 22:4, Micah 6:8, Matthew 23:12 INTRODUCTION: Humility is one of the foundational virtues of the Christian life. It is the attitude that aligns us with God’s heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Humility - The Key To Joy Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004
    based on 311 ratings
     | 25,048 views

    If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

    Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility Leads To Unity Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2023
     | 1,571 views

    Paul commands the Philippians to make his joy complete by having a unity that comes from humility.

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-11-2023 Narcissus The story is told that Echo, a wood nymph, fell in love with a Narcissus. She followed him through the woods but could only repeat back what he said to her. He rejected her and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Humility In Hardship And Community Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,397 views

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational