Sermons on Humble Himself:

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that find the character of Judah and the children that he fathered. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 38 Judah begetteth Er, Onan, and Shelah. Tamar deceiveth Judah, and brings forth Pharez and Zarah. John Gill ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Scenes At Calvary

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

The things that happened at Calvary

THE SCENES AT CALVARY Text: Luke 23:33-49; John 19:37 Adoniram Judson returned to America for a brief furlough, following a tenure of 30 years in Burma. A large group gathered to hear the renowned missionary. Judson could have told of the grave illness of his wife, and four children in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49, John 19:37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

"Power In Surrender" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

The Abundant Christian Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 27, 2018

A Sermon examining the kind of life Jesus wants us to live.

The Abundant Christian Life John 10:10 In the western panhandle of Texas is a small town named Texline. It had an ostentatious beginning in the late 1800s as a thriving center along a new railroad line. Within a few years, though, most of the shops had closed and the town’s population shrivelled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance And Humility In Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 14, 2025

Most of us are familiar with the parables of Jesus. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER AND HUMILITY Key Scripture: Luke 18:1-14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always prapy and not give up. He said, “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003

Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go Down To Go Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2016

Find the highest honor in the lowest places.

John Ortberg, in his book Love Beyond Reason, talks about the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, who pulled into a service station to get gas. He went inside to pay, and when he came out he noticed his wife engaged in a deep discussion with the service station attendant. It turned out that she knew him. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Choose The Donkey

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 9, 2025

Palm Sunday

Why Choose the Donkey Luke 19:28-44 Good Morning Today is the day most Christians celebrate as Palm Sunday. One of the most baffling things about Palm Sunday and the Easter story is the fact that Jesus’ Disciples didn’t understand what was happening in Jerusalem that day. Until Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Disciples

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2025

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

John 13:1-17, 34-35 Being Disciples You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We are all formed from the dust of the earth, but the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, we all go to the bathroom. All of us are lonely ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: United Methodist

True Leadership

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2017

When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good?

Prelude When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good? Let’s look at Jesus’ blunt assessment of human religious leadership in Matthew 23:1-12 and see if we can learn a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Meets Us

Contributed by David Jenkins on May 14, 2005

God meets us

How is the knowledge of the Lord impacting your relationships? How is your understanding of Him coming down in human form while still retaining the full rights of deity impacting your own life? Our relationships are the best test of our walk with Messiah. At the risk of sounding redundant I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise And Wiser Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 22, 2017

Wisdom is about making good choices, and it is also about know what to typically expect in life and in dealing with otherås. We can always gain more wisdom as we incorporate particular concepts.

Wise and Wiser (Proverbs 25:1-7) 1. Last week, I finally carved out some time to water blast our back deck. Between rain, cold, and busy schedules, it was no easy task. 2. Neither is water blasting. Last time I did it, 3 years ago, not such a good result; it would cut little trails into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible