Sermons on Humbling Ourselves Before God:

The Wrong Way To Try To Impress God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 12, 2026

We learn here what impresses God and what doesn't.

THE WRONG WAY TO TRY TO IMPRESS GOD: We will not be justified by our resume but by our repentance. - Luke 18:9-14. - There are a variety of ways that we could classify the Pharisee and the tax collector. I’m going to choose a way that I hope is memorable: the Pharisee is trying to be justified by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What God Can Do With Nothing

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004

A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving Reminds Us

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 22, 2025

Thanksgiving day often brings us back to a place of memories. Memories of Thanksgiving celebrations in the past. It reminds of who God is and who we are before Him.

Thanksgiving Reminds Us Col. 1:3-6 Intro. I love Thanksgiving. It brings us back to a place of worship and honoring the Lord. It brings us back to a place of memories. It brings us back to a place of remembering who God is and who were are. I. It reminds us to keep God in his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, Psalm 95:3, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Isaiah 6:1-5, Philippians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

“Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Result Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Worship is bowing down our lives before Jesus. This bowing of our lives before Him should make us like Him. Find out how.

Intro: We learned a few weeks ago that the chief business of the church is to worship God. I want to remind you that the main words used to speak of worship in the New and Old Testaments carry the idea of bowing down. Our lives as individuals and as a whole as a church body are to be bowed down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Doth God Hear Sinners? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2020

To establish that God doth hear the cries and prayers of all people, whether they are saints or sinners. This lesson deals with the witness of a man once blind, before the Pharisees, after Jesus put spittle of clay in them, he washed in the pool of Siloam and came seeing.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Doth God Hear Sinners? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Doth God Hear Sinners?” This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “Re-digging in Old Wells.” There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18, John 9:31, Isaiah 12:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conclusion

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

Before I was even formed you had a plan and a purpose for my life. To find that purpose will bring my life the greatest joy.

It has been said that life is what happens while we are waiting around for something else to happen. Perhaps we had a different idea of how our life would turn out. Maybe we had a dream of how our life would work out and we have waited around for that to come to pass, but it never has. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Storm Of Disappointment Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 20, 2025

Heman is in the storm which comes when we are disappointed with God. Through Psalm 88 we see how this storm is broken by continuing to come before God.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 88:1-18 “The Storm of Disappointment There is a phrase that we can use sometimes. It is a phrase which brings with it a high level of emotional response – and can create real questions and real hurt. The phrase is I am so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Really Say? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2025

Satan's strategy is to get us to doubt God's words, and to trust his. How does he do that, and how can we be prepared to protect ourselves from his deception?

You know the story - way back in the days of Adam and Eve, Satan slithered up to Eve and he asked a very simple question: “DID GOD REALLY SAY?” The question seemed innocent enough - BUT it was intended to plant a doubt in Eve’s mind. “DID GOD REALLY SAY?”, Satan said … and it worked. If Satan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson In Humility Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2006

This passage is a graphic illustration of the biblical truth that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Scripture We learn different lessons throughout our lives. Some lessons are easy to learn. Other lessons are difficult to learn. One of the most difficult lessons to learn is a lesson in humility. A long time ago king Nebuchadnezzar learned a lesson in humility. Be aware that the first three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting On God

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 6, 2024

Waiting on God is worth it. Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

Let us pray! Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Our message this morning is Waiting on God. Waiting on God. Are you ready. I was reading last Saturday, I was reading up on some statistics and I found out something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – And Our Discipleship – In A New Light

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 17, 2009

The invitation to climb the mountain of Transfiguration is an invitation of Jesus’ to encounter God afresh, then to see ourselves, God’s purpose in our lives, and the world, in a different light.

Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – and our discipleship – in a New Light Through our Gospel verses this morning we are invited to accompany Jesus and his chosen disciples as they climb a mountain, and there experience a wondrous moment – a turning-point in the lives of the special ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work The Works Of God Now Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 23, 2017

Do the work of God now when you have the strength to, don't wait till you are old and used by the world before you bring the leftover to God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WORK THE WORKS OF GOD NOW John 9:4King James Version (KJV) 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. Beloved, there is not much time to waste, the work of God needs all our attention and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Of Brokenness

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Mark 14:3, Psalm 38:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational