Sermons on Ambition And Humility:

Pride Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

There is a good kind of pride but the problem is when this is not balanced by humility. Pride must be balanced with humility. You can be proud of your child and have a bumper sticker which reads, “My child is on the honor roll at...” Now if that is so you

Pride II Chronicles 26:3-5, 15b-16 A politician attended a picnic with his constituents in his home district. He made the rounds visiting with people and then it was time to fill up his plate with lunch. He got his salad and side dishes and then went to the woman serving fried chicken. He asked, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Family Ties

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

How can Christians be united when there are so many things we can’t agree on? That is the wrong question. The real question is, how can we imagine that any of these human differences can break the unity among us that God has already created?

Do you know what the Zen Buddhist said to the hot dog vendor? "Make me one with everything." English is a remarkably flexible language. You can play wonderful games with it. "Make for me one hot dog with everything on it" is a far cry from "to become One with everything," which is the Buddhist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dying To Self Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Dying to self is not a suggestion but a spiritual requirement for those who wish to walk in the fullness of Christ.

DYING TO SELF By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 2:20 Supporting Texts: Luke 9:23-24, Romans 6:6-11, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 3:3-5, John 12:24-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the most challenging yet crucial aspects of the Christian life is learning to die to self. In a world that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Apprentice's Toolbox Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 30, 2003

We must look to Jesus as our example of how to use the tools he has already given us in relationships. Love, purpose, and humility are the tools.

Last week we looked at how we must all get along with each other and work with each other in order to build a strong church. This week I will continue my series on building the church with a look at exactly how we must work together. While Jesus was the foundation and cornerstone in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cure For Weariness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 17, 2012

If you want relief from your weariness, don’t get busy; get help! Get help, first of all, from Jesus Himself, then from those He has placed in your life. Give God the praise, and give others the power.

This last week, I came across some notes supposedly found on hospital charts, and I thought you might enjoy them as I did: • The patient refused autopsy. • Note: Patient recovering from forehead cut. Patient became very angry when given an enema by mistake. • Patient has chest ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Oneness Through Lowliness - Philippians 2:2-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 23, 2022

How do you find a win-win in a conflict?

For an audio version of this sermon, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com Philippians 2:1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-3

"The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002

We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-12, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Of God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Jeremiah depicts the love of God in a marvelous way so as to impact our hearts to turn to Him in humility.

“The Love of God” Jeremiah 31:3 I. God’s Love is IMPRESSIVE. (v. 3a) “The LORD hath appeared of OLD unto me, saying (KJV)”- “The LORD appeared to him from AFAR saying (NASB)” – far-reaching; Deuteronomy 10:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 1 John 4:9-10; John 1:29; 3:17; Luke 9:56; John 12:47-48; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our Focus Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 6, 2008

People with humility don’t deny their power; they just recognize that it passes through them, not from them.

We have begun our journey into an understanding of what it means to be disciple of Christ. We’ve talked about the issue that sometimes we tend make becoming a disciple too hard, and too often when we here the word disciple, we tend to cringe and hide. It’s not that we don’t want to serve God, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Methodist

Three Aspects Of A Father

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Three aspects of a Spiritual Father from 1 John 1:12-14: Humility, Prayer, Love

Three Aspects of a Father VCC 10/1/95 Introduction There are different seasons and times in natural and spiritual, now is a time for engathering, a time God wants to build the church Acts 1--a time for waiting Acts 2--a time of outpouring Acts 5:14--adding to their number Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 28, 2003

PENTECOST 20(C) - Lord, increase our faith by making us forgiving and teaching us humility.

INCREASE OUR FAITH! PENTECOST 20 - LUKE 17:1-10 1Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Have An Attitude Like Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Palm Sunday(C) - Have a Jesus attitude by sharing in Jesus’ humility. But also rejoice in Jesus’ glory.

HAVE AN ATTITUDE LIKE JESUS (Outline) April 5, 2009 -- LENT 6 / PALM SUNDAY -- Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO: When we look at our world with a discerning eye we discover constant failures and disappointment. Sin, evil, and wickedness are alive and well in our world today. All of creation is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Simple Unity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2012

Unity vs. Uniformity. The role humility plays in the kind of unity that God desires within the Body of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 5, 2012 Simple Unity I hope and pray that you are enjoying these combined services as much as I am. The Sunday of the long weekends in Winnipeg summers can be a challenging experience for those in leadership and those without cottages or campers, this helps! I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Does God Make Us Sick? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010

Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014

It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other