Sermons about Ambition And Humility

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

Boast In The Lord!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

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Through these verses the Apostle Paul removes any thought of a believer boasting over anyone other than the LORD.

It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of jungle?,” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why…you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a zebra. “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Lowered To Be Lifted Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

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"It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give And Take

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002

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There are many areas in which we must give and many areas in which we must take.

Life is a “give and take” proposition. A. This is true in the area of material possessions and money. 1. We give of our time and talents in the work place and we take an agreed upon wage for our efforts B. This is true in love and emotional support. 1. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2002

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how Jesus revealed to the Disciples how weak they really are

The Revelation of the Flesh Matthew 26: 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: ”‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-56

Denomination: Lutheran

As Children

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

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Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Porque Regreso El Leproso

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 1, 2002

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Diez leprosos fueron sanados pero uno solo regreso. Porque? descubrelo aqui.

PORQUÉ REGRESÓ EL LEPROSO? (Bosquejo) Lucas 17: 11-19 La Lepra Es Un Tipo Y Figura Del Pecado 1. Era Hereditaria Y Muy Contagiosa. 2. Es Una Enfermedad Que Se Desarrolla Lenta Y Paulatinamente 3. Desfigura Al Enfermo 4. Insensibiliza Los Nervios Del Tacto 5. Separa Al Infectado a) De Sus ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:40-50, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

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How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Twenty-Three Areas Of Repentance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2004

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Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Let us consider twelve areas where we

Twenty-Three Areas of Repentance (Psa 51:1-12) Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Illustration: On his death bed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Has Shown You, O Man Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

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In the end- what the Lord requires of us is all very simple: to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God

Micah 6:1-8. WBC 15.05.04pm I remember well a conversation I had with a previous neighbour a short while ago, now. It was one of those rare times when it had snowed. I knew him because his son was a Christian and I passed him in the street weeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 16, 2004

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God offers us a makeover that gives us a hunched back, bowed in humble submission to him and in service to others.

One church in Cincinnati that I know of regularly sends out teams to engage in servant evangelism. Sometimes they hand out bottles of water to passersby or wash car windows in parking lots or rake lawns in the neighborhood, all of it for free. From this project and the book about it came the term ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

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