Sermons about Ambition And Humility

Being Second Place Series

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 11, 2002

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A sermon on what it truly means to honor God out of respect and humility.

Being Second Place Exodus 20:4-6 A. Introduction 1. When I was in high school I loved running track and cross-country. They were both very challenging and exciting for me but there is a little secret that I have to share with you about those days, I did not like to loose. I did everything that I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up On Yourself

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

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A devotional for young believers

“JESUS CAME AND TOOK THE BREAD, AND GAVE THEM, AND THE FISH LIKEWISE. 14 THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THAT JESUS WAS MANIFESTED TO THE DISCIPLES, AFTER HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD. 15 SO WHEN THEY HAD FINISHED BREAKFAST, JESUS SAID TO SIMON PETER, ‘SIMON, SON OF JOHN, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Results Of Receiving God's Grace

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001

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A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

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We need the mind of Christ.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Phil. 2:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Jimmy Moore was a dying man. There just wasn’t any future for him. Then he got his chance at life again in the form of a heart transplant at Vanderbilt University. Two years later, he completed the grueling Music City (Nashville, TN), Triathlon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Judging People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

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Judging other people is dangerous because it lulls us into a false sense of security, blinds us to our own faults, and usurps God’s role as judge.

We Christians can be such "dorks" sometimes. We have a tendency to build our own little holy huddle, with our own special words and secret handshakes. If a person shows up who doesn’t know our special words, they feel like a fish out of water. No wonder so many unchurched seekers are deeply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 5, 2001

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There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: *other

Submission, The Key To Exaltation

Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Jan 5, 2001

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Living a submissive life is the secret to being happy.

SUBMISSION, THE KEY TO EXALTATION Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: "Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." Last week I talked about living a "Thankful Life." This week I’d like to follow up the same idea with a sermon entitled "Submission - the Key to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Consider Jesus

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

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5 Steps to Humility. Based on Jesus example on the Kenosis passage. There are many Greek words in this outline which are needed to prove the eternality and deity of Jesus Christ, the prime example of humility.

Consider Jesus Five Steps to Humility Philippians 2: 5-11 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Micah Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

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Continuing a series on the minor prophets.

Today I continue my teaching on the Minor Prophets with Micah. He is the last great prophet of the 8th century, the century which gave us Amos and Hosea and Isaiah. His father’s name is not recorded leaving some to think he was of low birth, from a peasant family. He was from a small village in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20, Micah 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Some Of The Problems Of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

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What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21

What Are Some of the Problems of Spiritual Pride – Rom. 11:20,21 Of the seven deadly sins in Proverbs, pride leads the list. Paul also knew something about the dangers of spiritual pride since he had seen how pride tends to degenerate into a license to sin. Coming from a Pharisaical background, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Arrogant Or Ignorant? God Has The Cure

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2002

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How Paul dealt with the arrogant yet ignorant members of the Corinthian congregation.

January 20, 2002 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way -- in all your speaking and in all your knowledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Submitting To God (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

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Pride prevents us from being able to do what God wants us to do and therefore, it prevents us from being able to enjoy His blessing.

James 4:1-6 August 29, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 1) Introduction A New England pastor and a rabbi were having a conversation one day over lunch. The N.E. pastor proudly proclaimed, “One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence”. He thought that the rabbi would be very ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6, Joshua 22:5, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Voices

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2003

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All of us have at least four voices within our soul. We would do well to listen to them regularly.

The Four Voices 1 Cor 15:9-10 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them-- yet not I, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003

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As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Some Problems With Presumption

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

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People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken.

The Problem with Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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