Sermons on Humble:

The Wood

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Isaac carried the wood; Jesus carried the wood; and in both cases, Father and Son walked on together.

Before we turn to the passage of our study today, I feel we must first look at a couple of other verses of scripture. Turn with me to the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 6 and let’s read. “AND ABRAHAM TOOK THE WOOD OF THE BURNT OFFERING AND LAID IT ON ISAAC HIS SON, AND HE TOOK IN HIS HAND THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Genesis 22:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Esther: The Clueless Queen

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following.

I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following. Esther, as you may know won a beauty contest put on by her husband, king of Persia. She had a chance to audition for the role because her husbands first wife refused to be part of a fashion show. You ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reckoning With Racial Division Part 2 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Pursuing the priority of racial reconciliation and unity

We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before There Can Be A Resurrection There Must Be A Death, Burial.

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 19, 2004

In our walk with God we too have to face with: Death of a vision Burial of a vision Resurrection of a vision

Before there can be a Resurrection there must be a death, burial. John 11:1-4 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004

This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pick Up The Oars!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003

This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Heard You

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 14, 2006

A sermon on Prayer, and knowing that God has heard us.

He Heard You August 3, 2005 – Danny L Williams 1 John 5:11-15 Does Prayer Really Work? Prayer is one of the most misunderstood arts of the human experience-yet it is meant to be one of the most exciting aspects of a life of faith. Prayer is a lonely experience for many of us. Although we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice, Mercy, Humility Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010

Christianity is fundamentally about a relationship and so not a contract such as I do "x" for God, and God does "y" for me.

Justice, Mercy, Humility: Series: Fundamentals Micah 6:1-8 July 25, 2010 Intro: Fundamentals. A child has to learn balance in order to learn to walk. A business has to have more money coming in than going out. A family has to understand the basic rules of the Monopoly game before they can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Knight Of Prayer

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Sermon on prayer

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

"Navigating Life's Pathways"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the parable of the Wide and Narrow Gates

For the last few weeks you have heard a lot of discussion about how God has created you and me with something quite amazing. He has specifically wired us so that we might have the capability to make decisions on our own—He has given us the power or the ability to choose. Obviously we use this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Trustworthy Saying Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010

More trustworthy sayings. The real deal from scripture. 1- Salvation can come to the ignorant and unbelieving 2- Mercy can be shown to the worst of sinners 3- Glory will come to the eternal King

INTRO.- Trust me. I’ve heard it said that you should never trust a person who says, “Trust me.” It’s more like never trust a politician who says, “Trust me.” Someone said: Never trust a restaurant that has a sign that reads, “Mama’s home cooking.” Especially, if there are no cars at that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leaders House

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Leaders House (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verse 40-55. ill: A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches: • His doctor told him to stop smoking, which he did, (The headaches persisted). • His doctor told him to stop drinking alcohol, which he did, (The headaches still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-55

Denomination: Brethren

Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Working together to build the church.

Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

How To Measure Humility Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 14, 2005

10th message in James series. James identifies two spheres of life as yardsticks for humility. The first is the relationship we have with other people, especially in what we say about them. The second is the goal or plans we have for the future.

Shirley MacLaine, the Oscar-winning actress, is a spokeswoman for the self-consumed philosophy of our day. The Los Angeles Times reported an interview in which she said: The most pleasurable journey you take is through yourself…the only sustaining love is with yourself. When you look back on your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17