Sermons on Humble Pie:

True Love Reigns Sermon V: Love Bears Burdens Freely And Humbly Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others - also, oneself - is to cultivate humility by which to share some burdens of others, shoulder some burdens of our own, shed some burdens we have no business carrying.

LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY AND HUMBLY A woman lost her son in battle, and could find no comfort. She went to a wise counselor and asked what to do. Said he: “Go find a home that has no sorrow, bring back a mustard seed, and God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

God's Faithful In Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005

This message shows us God’s faithfulness in Forgiveness of Manasseh. Also a picture of salvation.

Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates who will one day become great political figures. Among the candidates who won, are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Learn About God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 25, 2016

God gives us the freedom to obey or disobey Him. When we choose our way, God does not abandon us. God directs the steps of those who delight in Him.

1 Sam 9:15-17 - THINGS WE LEARN ABOUT GOD We get to know more about God, in seeing the way He deals with His people Israel. God had a plan for Israel, but the people felt they know better. • 8:6 “Give us a king to lead us…” They wanted a king for all the wrong reasons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nuestra Senora De Lourdes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2018

Vi a una señora vestida de blanco: llevaba un vestido blanco, un velo también de color blanco, un cinturón azul y una rosa amarilla en cada pie.

El 11 de Febrero de 1858, Bernardita rogó que se le permitiera acompañar a su hermana y a una amiga a recoger leña para el fuego. Bernardita se quedó atrás de las chicas y fue entonces cuando ‘esto’ sucedió. "Vi a una señora vestida de blanco: llevaba un vestido blanco, un velo también de color ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Be Careful What You Wish For Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

We often look forward to eschatological events as wonderful pie-in-the-sky times. While the fulfillment of those events will result in unimaginable blessedness, we cannot forget they are initiated by judgment. Are we ready for how they will arrive?

Be careful what you wish for. 1. Because it might not be what you expect. 2. Because you might not be as ready for it as you think. 3. Because your memory might not be as good as you think it is. 4. Because you might need to do everything you can in the present grace God gives you. AMOS ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27, Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Bang Your Hammer

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

The humble shall be exalted, but the proud shall be abased. God resisteth the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org DON’T BANG YOUR HAMMER I KINGS 6:7 THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON WAS QUITE A FACILITY AND TOOK A GREAT DEAL OF LABOR TO COMPLETE. SOLOMON ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Being Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 10, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Paul is writing to the Philippians, instructing them to be humble like Christ. How humble are we?

These verses are presumably from a psalm sung by the early Christian church. The passage holds many equals to the prediction of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. As a song, it was not intended to be a finished assertion about the nature and work of Christ. Notwithstanding, a few vital attributes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Value Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009

Paul is motivated to preach the Gospel, even in the midst of harsh realities. Learn to see your ministry as significant and special, and do not build your worth or significance upon the state of your ministry.

Paul did not really have a good start into the Christian life and ministry • Not like many of us, we are brought up in the church, we know Christ from young. We are placed in Christian families with good Christian environment. • But that wasn’t Paul’s experience. He fought Christianity and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it mean to be humble?

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Philippians 2:1-11 In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. This was a tragedy in and of itself, but the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Rules!

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Always be humble before God.

HEAVEN RULES Daniel 4:1-37 Outline of the Passage A. Introduction to the Testimony (4.1-9) The narrative begins when King Nebuchadnezzar shared his testimony to all men about the miraculous signs and wonders that God performed for him. He exalted God’s eternal kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Check Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008

Live humbly before others.

ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Son -- An Exposition Of 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022

God makes the humble great.

The Eighth Son 1 Samuel 16:1-14 One of Ancient Israel’s greatest backslidings was when the people of Israel came to the Prophet Samuel and asked for a king “just like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). The anarchy which characterized Israel during the reign of the judges was still in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Donkey That Thought It Was A Horse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2019

A sermon about humble service.

“The Donkey that Thought it was a Horse” Luke 19:28-39 Everybody remembers that day! It was a joyful and glorious day. It was a time of excitement, optimism, and renewed national pride for the Israelites. What started with a handful of disciples offering their praise to God turned into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Something We Are All Guilty Of

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2025

A sermon about humbling ourselves.

Something We Are All Guilty Of Luke 18:9-14 “God, I thank you that I am not like other people. Really, thank you, God.” Wow, does this passage ever convict! And if we are not all found guilty in hearing this parable, we are deluding ourselves. We all pray this way too often. It starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 1) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2014

Be humble in your attitude if you want to be happy: be humble in your attitude towards self, sin, others and God.

Some time ago (1988), Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don't miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free