Sermons on Ambition And Humility:

All In The Family – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Praying families have a: Family Humility Family Name Family Provision Family Home Family Integrity Family Abundance

• Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) [14] For this reason I kneel before the Father, [15] from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. [16] I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everything Changes

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Humility is the right response to salvation FCF: Mary’s song teaches us how to accept a gift in way that is both grown-up and gracious: namely by putting the focus back on the giver.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, December 17th, 2006 Enter to Worship Announcements Prelude David Witt Meditation 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 Invocation *Opening Hymn #88 “Joy to the World” Welcome Morning Prayer *Advent Litany [See Right] *Hymn CH#622 – [See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

08 - James 4:1-10 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 8th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the root of conflict, friendship with the world, pride, humility, submitting to God, resisting the devil, repentance and more.

James 4:1-6 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5, Proverbs 3:34, Matthew 19:16-30, Exodus 20:5-6, Matthew 24:25-34, Matthew 6:24, James 1:8, James 4:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Study Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ruth’s story is a testimony of faith, divine providence, and redemption. Despite being a foreigner and a widow, her loyalty, humility, and trust in God led her into God’s divine plan

CHARACTER STUDY OF RUTH – MOABITE WOMAN, ANCESTOR OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16, Matthew 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 23:3, Psalm 37:5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy But Haughty – The Trap Of Spiritual Pride Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 23, 2025

"Spiritual pride is the most dangerous of all religious diseases. It feeds on orthodoxy, grows in the shadows of ministry, and disguises itself as righteousness while it quietly kills humility." — Jonathan Edwards

Title: Holy but Haughty – The Trap of Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9–14 (ESV) “ He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Symbols Of Disparity Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing Our Hearts For Miracles And Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 1, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR MIRACLES AND MINISTRY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. FAITH 3. HOLY SPIRIT 4. PREPARING FOR MIRACLE DELIVERANCE 5. HUMILITY 6. A PURE HEART 7. PREPARING OUR HEARTS TO BE USED BY GOD

PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR MIRACLES AND MINISTRY ************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. FAITH 3. HOLY SPIRIT 4. PREPARING FOR MIRACLE DELIVERANCE 5. HUMILITY 6. A PURE HEART 7. PREPARING OUR HEARTS TO BE USED BY GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Like Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 8, 2015

God calls us to have a servant's heart. He wants us to glorify him and not ourselves. God places us where he wants us to serve, and we must give our all in everything he asks us to do. God wants our obedience and our best effort.

It is February 15, 1921. In the operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital, Dr. Evan O'Neil Kane is performing an appendectomy, but this is no ordinary appendectomy. First, it marked the first use of local anaesthesia in major surgery. Dr. Kane believed local anaesthetic was much safer than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

Johns Epiphany And Our's

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 5, 2008

Epiphany Sunday - John’s Surprise is ours... John’s Surprise at Christ’s Humility John’s Surprise at Christ’s Obedience John’s Surprise at Chirst’s Divinity

The Epiphany of Christ’s Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: “May the words of my lips and meditations of my heart be always acceptable in Your sight, giving praise, glory and honor to your name, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen. Today we celebrate the feast of Epiphany, which in the Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Infant Memorial Funeral

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 1, 2010

I prepared this sermon for use in the case of a late term still birth. It can be modified slightly to fit any infant memorial service. These are difficult situations. Much prayer and compassion and humility are advised.

Parker’s Memorial Message I wonder if perhaps… In fact, this thought has brought a great deal of comfort to me this week… I wonder if recently an angel in heaven opened the book of life and seeing Parker’s name printed within, said “This one is too beautiful to see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational