Sermons on Childlike Humility:

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2021

1) the right attitude (1 Peter 3:8), 2) The right response (1 Peter 3:9), 3) The right standard (1 Peter 3:10-11), and 4) the right incentive (1 Peter 3:12).

1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

There would have appeared to be no contest in a contest between the great King Herod and the little baby Jesus. But Jesus' power of humility and holiness and obedience to God, displayed at Christmas was greater then and continues today.

Our text for this morning is Luke 2:1-7, the story of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. You’ve probably heard it many, many times before. Can there be anything new in it, any way that this ancient text relates to our world today? Let’s see. I encourage you to open your Bible to it as Linda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Shepherds?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

It was lowly shepherds who got the most impressive announcement about the birth of the Messiah. That tells us a lot about the God we serve.

I think the presence of the shepherds has to be one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story. They don’t say much. They don’t do much. But it sure was important to God that they be there for the birth of Jesus. And that says a lot. When the time came to tell Zechariah about the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 57:15

Ash Wednesday: Confronting Our Sins, Embracing Our Vulnerabilities

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

Ash Wednesday sermon about confronting our sins, but how that is a call to vulnerability by the Holy Spirit

Ash Wednesday: At one time Advent was my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a manger, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. But our culture ruined Christmas with the rabid consumerism and those lame made for TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Most Important Thing About Christmas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 21, 2024

The most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus entered the world as king. And when we remember the humble circumstances of his birth, we remember that Jesus - although the great king - was committed to being Immanuel, 'God with us.'

In 1717, King Louis XIV of France died. When he was alive, Louis XIV demanded that he be addressed as ‘Louis THE GREAT.’ It’s said that he once declared, ‘L’État, c’est moi’ – meaning, ‘I am the State!’ Louis XIV’s court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

David Takes A Census

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 28, 2020

This covers all of 2 Samuel 24 in a brief sermon. There are many topics covered.

see the bottom for credits given “David takes a Census” 2 Samuel 24 Ticket in Linn County Missouri - Going to see Dalyn at here home in Northern Kansas - I was in a hurry, hadn’t seen her in a week - driving up from Ozark I had 220 miles to travel - at the time the speed limit was 55 most of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Reactions

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020

How to overcome evil with good.

CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"when God Becomes Our Neighbor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2020

A sermon about learning to love.

“When God Becomes Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of a display of God’s love flowing through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"Grasping The Great Prize – Horse Race”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 5, 2020

The disciples jockey for #1. Just like in the Kentucky Derby. Jesus reminds them to be humble, trusting as a little child. People graspe for greatness... So did Adam and Eve,

In Jesus Holy Name September 6, 2020 Text: Matthew 18:3,4,10 Pentecost XIV - Redeemer “Grasping the Great Prize – Horse Race” Yesterday was the Kentucky Derby. It was run at the wrong time of the year, few if any fans in the stand…no famous hats on display. No ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3, Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Lutheran

"clothing Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2020

A sermon about Christian sanctification.

“Clothing Ourselves” Colossians 3:1-17 Let me ask you this, if you would: How do you get up in the morning? Do you have a hard time of it, needing a cup of coffee and a couple hours to get going? Or do you leap out of bed, bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to face the day right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Pharisee And Tax Collector Pray Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or comparison, but from humble confession and receiving the mercy and love found in Jesus Christ.

Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a scoreboard in our heart. You know the scoreboard I mean—the quiet tally of how we’re doing compared to others, the inner itch to be seen as enough, the nervous need to be noticed and approved. We measure our worth by the week we had, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Exaltation, Self-Righteousness

3. Serve Like Me (John 13:1-15) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 21, 2024

Part 3 of Discipled: Learning to Follow Jesus

Serve Like Me (John 13:1-15) Good morning! Please turn in your copy of God’s Word to John 13. As you are finding the passage, I want to ask you—have you ever been asked to do something you really didn’t want to do? Maybe you had other things you felt were more important, or maybe you felt like ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose A Stable, Not A Palace - What Christmas Teaches Us About God’s Preference For Humility Over Status

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 14, 2025

God chose a stable, not a palace, to teach us that humility is the language of heaven. Christmas is not about elevation through status but transformation through surrender. The stable reminds us that God meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be

GOD CHOSE A STABLE, NOT A PALACE What Christmas Teaches Us About God’s Preference for Humility Over Status INTRODUCTION One of the most striking truths about the Christmas story is not what God did, but how He chose to do it. When heaven decided to introduce the Savior of the world, God did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 131

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 13, 2002

This sermon deals with the sin of pride and the blessing of humility and patients

Psalm 131 TEXT: Psalms 131:1-3 (KJV)1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. Introduction: This may not be one of the longest Psalms, being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist