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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    If I've Got It - Why Can't I Flaunt It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,684 views

    God hates boastfulness. But what so wrong with a little bragging if you’ve got a special talent or ability?

    OPEN: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he pulled out. Just as he pulled out a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Little Humility -- For Heaven's Sake

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,068 views

    Contrasting the Gospel to the cultural gospel of loving yourself.

    My daughter was a little upset when I called her last week. She had gone to the traditional service at her church in Tennessee, instead of the contemporary service they usually attend. The senior pastor who is proficient in both Hebrew and Greek, and taught at the seminary level, preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Malware In The Church

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2015
     | 5,479 views

    A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.

    Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 75 ratings
     | 49,760 views

    This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

    How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its About Time, Isn't It?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,657 views

    We may not enjoy walking in the valley, but it is a necessary part of our Spiritual growth!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church It’s about time, isn’t it? part two Nehemiah 3 We have seen the symbolism and rich meaning behind the first 3 gates of Jerusalem's 12 gates. • The sheep gate reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God. • The fish gate speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012
     | 5,508 views

    Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

    We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Be Careful What You Ask For

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,770 views

    Lent 5: James and John ask Jesus for seats of privilege at his right and left. Ambition, power and glory are often pursued - but at a cost. Glory to Jesus is much different than what we see... Be careful what you ask for!

    One of my favorite movies of all time is The Christmas Story. The character around whom the story revolves is nine year-old Ralphie. Now more than anything else in the world, Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. But every time he mentioned it, he would be rebuffed. Ralphie asked his momma for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unity In The Church Through Humility

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,985 views

    An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

    Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Lion Is A Lamb: The Humility Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 48,504 views

    We can rest in the fact that: 1. God’s strength is disguised as weakness. 2. God has a plan. 3. God is in control.

    In chapter four of the book of Revelation, John describes a scene in heaven which is beyond words. God is seated on the throne. He rules the universe. He has the right, the authority and the power to end the world. And he is surrounded by living beings that John has never seen before, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Flowers avatar

    God's Requirements For Revival: Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 101,205 views

    If our nation will ever turn back to God, it will be because Christians have turned back first! In the busyness of our Christian service, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (First in a Four-Part Series on Revival) “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival: Humility" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 I felt led of the Lord to begin a four-part series entitled “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival.” In about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,657 views

    The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

    HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Humility And Faith – The Way To Peace

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Stressed out? Exhausted? Want to find peace? There are two things that rob us of peace in this life. Find out what they are, and how we can obtain true peace

    Humility and Faith – The way to Peace Two artists who were asked to illustrate peace. Each was assigned the task of depicting a peaceful scene on canvas. The first artist drew a beautiful picture of countryside on a warm, spring day. A soft sun illumines green grass. A picturesque farm house and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    What does it mean to be humble?

    Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Philippians 2:1-11 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. This was a tragedy in and of itself, but the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clean Living 2: Humility Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,632 views

    This is the second of a two-sermon series on Clean Living. This message focuses on the importance of humility to the Christian life.

    As we look to Scripture today, we are going to pick up in John 13, where Jesus is washing his disciples feet and trying to make a point. John 13:12-16 "When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational