Sermons on Humble Himself:

Good News For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Swallowed An Alligator Lately? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2008

Pride makes it difficult to listen to wisdom, but humility and a heart prepared to seek the Lord can give us a second chance.

Have You Swallowed an Alligator Lately? A sermon on 2 Chronicles 10-12 Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. When they got to the top the man in front said to the ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Celebration Of The King Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2023

Palm Sunday: This message on "The Triumphal Entry" teaches us some things about worship, concerning what we should be thankful for and what we should celebrate when we find ourselves in the presence of the one true King, Jesus Christ.

One Palm Sunday, a little boy had a sore throat and had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches; and the little boy asked what they were for. His father told him that people waved them in celebration as Jesus passed by. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Privately

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson stressing the need for private time and private involvement in prayer.

PRAYING PRIVATELY Matthew 6:5,6 INTRODUCTION: Opening remarks about the resurgence of prayer and lack of opposition. READ TEXT First of all, it needs to be clearly understood that this is not a prohibition against public prayer. Unfortunately some have made it out to be as such when in fact we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Kid Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

simplicity of salvation...GOOD DEVOTIONAL FOR CLOSING KIDS PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND.

Be a kid again! Kids believe almost anything! Imp’t that they hear the truth, for they are so accepting! [Adults are the opposite!] If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get home…would you make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Making Your Brother Cry

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004

This Christmas sermon summarizes the season and its meaning.

STOP MAKING YOUR BROTHER CRY Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: “Stop making your brother (or sister) cry”. How many times a day do I say that? At my house a battle breaks out every 5.7 seconds (or at least it seems that way). Now my mom enjoys that because she feels avenged for all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cradle...to The Cross...to The Crown

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Aug 15, 2018

This is an evangelistic sermon about the life of Jesus. It would be a great message to preach at Christmas time when lots of new visitors come to church to celebrate the holidays.

From the Cradle… Two thousand years ago, a tiny baby was born in the city of Bethlehem. He was born in a stable amongst the animals and He was laid in a manger. His earthly father was a poor carpenter named Joseph and His mother was a virgin girl named Mary. The baby’s real Father was God Himself. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Go! And Serve Others - Mark 9:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025

Mark 9:35 is a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others.

Go! And Serve Others Introduction It is a joy to gather together and open the Word of God. Today, we are focusing on a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others. The world tells us that greatness is about power, influence, and status. But Jesus turns this thinking upside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35, Philippians 2:5-7, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Broken Vine: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This psalm is a desperate prayer for national revival, using the powerful metaphor of a broken vine to teach us that true restoration comes only when we cry out for God to turn our hearts back to Himself and restore His favor.

Introduction: When the Blessing is Broken There is a special kind of pain that comes from seeing something that was once beautiful and thriving fall into ruin. We see it in a family that was once close but is now fractured by conflict. We see it in a business that was once prosperous but is now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Pharisee & The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 13, 2009

Be like the tax collector, not the Pharisee

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TARGET AUDIENCE To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable (v. 9). This parable was directed at SELF-RIGHTEOUS people. THE CHARACTERS “Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For Revival?

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 13, 2005

A Good Message For Leading A Church into Revival. 2 Chr 7:14 (1)Our Identification-If my people-(2) God’s Invitation -humble seek my face pray repent-(3) God’s Illumination-Will Hear,Forgive, Heal.

I used this sermon the Sunday prior to the begining of revival services to be held at our church. There are notes at the end about powerpoint and video clip. **Are We Ready for Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 In one week we will begin 4 days of revival services. In preparation we have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2024

Jesus is the Son of Man who was to come!

INTRODUCTION - Daniel is the last message in our Hidden Hope series within Core 52. - As stated before, the entire Bible points to Jesus. In some pages, He jumps off the page at us, and in others, He is between the lines. - For those who lived in the Old Testament, Jesus was hidden between the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Measure Of Our Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 6, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One of the things that God will measure in our lives is humility.

GOD’S MEASURE OF OUR HUMILITY Please open your Bible to Matthew 18 as we continue our series with today’s message, “God’s Measure of our Humility.” As I have said several times, this series is very important. With each passing day, we are drawing closer and closer to the Judgment Seat of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 23:11, 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Kings 23:25, John 12:43, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible