Sermons on Humble Prayer:

A God Who Exalts The Humble -- By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2009

God loves to exalt the humble and humble the exalted; He loves to be gracious to the undeserving, but has little room for the arrogant.

A God Who Exalts the Humble -- By Grace (Deut. 8:1-3; 9:4-7 and Luke 14:7-24) 1. I was watching "Chopped" on Food Network. It was down to two chefs. Chef A had prepared the best appetizer and entrée. Now it was time for dessert -- his dish did not get plated quite on time. 2. One of the judges ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Proud Towers To Humble Alters

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2013

After Noah and his family began to populate the earth again, people once again left God's way and tried to do things their own way. Bad idea. God's way requires humble obedience, not proud power. Jesus told Paul,

Genesis 9-12 lead us from Great Towers to Humble Alters. God’s way of blessing is often counter intuitive. God choses the humble, the weak, the despised, the things that are nothing to bless and through whom to accomplish His purposes of redemption for all mankind. The Lord told Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Humble And Having Compassion On Others

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8 Peter the Apostle writes these words to the believers in his day to have a lowly mind towards others in the body of Christ and in the worl ..

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8 Peter the Apostle writes these words to the believers in his day to have a lowly mind towards others in the body of Christ and in the world. You can imagine that he recalls all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014

All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Lord It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by David N. Clay on Feb 21, 2012

Philippians 2:5-11 tells us how to be humble. How to have a selfless mind, a sacrificial mind, and a serving mind.

Humility Years ago there was this funny song about humility. The chorus went something like this… Oh Lord it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me I must be a heck of a man. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020

Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Humble Leader (2 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2025

Why does humility make a great leader? Let's look in 2 Kings 22.

Do we have humble, responsive hearts like Josiah? Let’s look at Josiah, the 16th king of Judah, in 2 Kings 22. Unlike Amon and Manasseh, but more like Hezekiah, was Josiah a good king of Judah? Josiah was eight years old when he became king and reigned 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Order To Be Exalted, I Need To Be Humbled

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 26, 2022

God works through humility to give us grace

8.28.22 Proverbs 25:6–7 6 Do not honor yourself in a king’s presence. Do not stand in a place reserved for great people, 7 because it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than for you to be humiliated before a ruler. In Order to Be Exalted, I Need to Be Humbled Where’s my seat? You go to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Humble Will Receive Grace, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 13, 2020

God hates pride, but loves humility. God's promise is that if we humble ourselves before God, He will give us His grace. This truth is clearly displayed in the story of Nebuchadnezzar, and in the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

A. One day a certain preacher began to pride-fully muse about what a fine preacher he had become. 1. So he said to his wife, “How many really great preachers do you think there are?” 2. His wife thought for a minute and said, “Well, I don’t know how many really great preachers there are, but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:10-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Me

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004

If we will humble ourselves before God in prayer... and if we will listen to God’s voice when He speaks to us...

The Power of Prayer I’m sure most of you will remember the sniper incident that terrorized the Washington area for awhile. Before they caught the snipers, they managed to kill 10 people and wounded 3. What you may not know is, prayer played a vital role in bringing that situation to an end. 50 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 7- Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2003

A brief talk given before a prayer meeting on fasting.

Prayer and fasting (Prayer and Praise 1/4/3) This is not something I¡¦m an expert at. There have been large chunks of years when I haven¡¦t been able (or wanted to!) fast because of - illness - tiredness ATTITUDE And there¡¦s no point in doing it if heart isn¡¦t in it - true, it can PUT your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Four examples of prayer from the early church.

Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2001

A series of sermons using "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: PRAYER LUKE 11:1 INTRODUCTION Of all the spiritual disciplines we will speak about, prayer is the most important. How can I say that? How do I know that prayer is the most important spiritual discipline? It is prayer (and only prayer!) that allows us into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Nov 7, 2001

CONDITIONS FOR AN ANSWERED PRAYER

P R A Y E R In Isaiah we read in Chapter 62:6,7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer

Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002

This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness