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  • Salty Christians Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012
     | 6,163 views

    What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

    Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

  • "Where Should We Seat?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,107 views

    The sermon shares where we should set in service to God and our neighbors. Disciple set in the seat of Pride, but where should we the redeemed of God set? WE need to be seated in the seat of service.

    “Where Should I sit?” Mark 10:35-45 1. James and John have a Selfish Petition • James and John come to Jesus, not with a request, but a demand: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you" (v. 35). • "What is it ...read more

  • Total Surrender - The Transformation Of Saul To Paul

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 5, 2024
     | 1,296 views

    Have you ever wondered what "Total Surrender" looks like? Through the Saul-Paul story, we learn that true surrender involves giving up control and submitting our will, thoughts, desires, and ambitions to God.

    Acts 9:1-19 Total surrender is a foundational aspect of our spiritual journey. It requires us to fully trust in God and align our hearts, desires, thoughts, and beliefs with His will. This process is not easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. One powerful example of complete surrender can be seen ...read more

  • Maintaining Unity Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,763 views

    We must have humility to maintain the unity needed to advance the gospel.

    Prenote: After delivering this sermon, it would have been better as two separate sermons! Too much information! Introduction: I learned of a man who was out on a walk one day when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. He ran over to save him. “Why are you ...read more

  • Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

    Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

  • Humility, The Cure For Interpersonal Conflict Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013
     | 6,704 views

    How to diffuse interpersonal conflicts through humility

    Humility is the cure for interpersonal conflict. The story is told of a Christian couple who were married for a number of years but they got into terrible fights. After one particularly intense argument, the husband stormed out of the house. The wife got on her knees and prayed, “O Lord, you know ...read more

  • Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 221 views

    Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

    LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

  • Humility: The Quiet Virtue Speaks

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master, taught that “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need. When feeling lowly and depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right ...read more

  • The Power Of Humility In Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
     | 1,259 views

    Humility is a fundamental Christian virtue that reflects the heart of Christ. It is the opposite of pride and self-exaltation, which lead to destruction. Humility enables believers to serve others, grow in grace, and glorify God in their daily lives.

    Title: THE POWER OF HUMILITY IN CHRISTIAN LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-8 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Supporting Texts: James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Matthew 23:12; Proverbs ...read more

  • Humility-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things that you feel would make your new year a happy one and I will give them to you," what would you choose?

    Humility-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed [happy] are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3). SCRIPTURE Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things ...read more

  • "Humility That Causes The Devil To Tremble"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday.

    “Humility That Causes the Devil to Tremble” Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 21:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Everywhere Jesus went He caused turmoil. Jesus was an exciting guy. He had the spunk to stand up to the ...read more

  • Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

    HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

  • The Humility Of Christ - Christmas Message

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,483 views

    One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God.

    For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12 One of the most astounding things about the Christian faith is the humility of God. Luke ...read more

  • Light, Love, Humility, And Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,318 views

    Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing to teach us about witnessing and humility.

    Light is a special thing to God. God’s first spoken words in Scripture are, “Let there be light,” and it was the first thing ever created in our universe. He made light to be a special thing with unique characteristics. When a star dies out, its light can still travel for years and still shine. ...read more

  • "Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,734 views

    Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

    Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more