Sermons on Humbling Ourselves Before God:

Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

God’s Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Down Is The New Up - Sermon On Philippians 2:5-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

When we humble ourselves, it joins us with Christ in his suffering, and we will also be joined with Christ in his exaltation.

Scripture constantly promises that God will exalt the humble. But what if you don’t desire exaltation? This message will help you see why we must pursue exaltation from God and how we can do so by fulfilling what is lacking in Christ’s suffering. Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

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

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 10, 2020

As young pregnant Mary faces the difficulties having to wear ridicule and moral judgement Mary humbly sings a powerful song where she glorifies God and rejoices in her Saviour.

Message Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s Song It isn’t always easy to sing is it. I’m not talking about those of us who are musically-challenged – we don’t find it easy to sing. Even when we try really hard. I’m talking about those times in your life when you may not be in the mood for a song. One time I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon X: Be Humble As You Take The Name Of Jesus With You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, with the end of all things near (so it seems), mature Christians think and act as best they can to witness for Christ - in humility practicing the principle of JOY: "Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last". Amen!

BE HUMBLE AS YOU TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU I Peter 5 Remember our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Personal Revival

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

True revival will come when God’s people humble themselves.

Personal Revival January 9, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True revival will come when God’s people humble themselves. Focus Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14 and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Before We Have All The Answers

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 13, 2022

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C

June 12, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church John 16:12-15 Before We Have All the Answers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. On this day we consider and marvel at the nature of God. God has revealed God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Winning The War Before The Battle Begins Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 28, 2001

Joshua had a giant called Jericho to face but first he had to win the war in his own heart. There were two things that had to happen for Joshua to win that war before the battle began.

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Didn’t I Hear This Before?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 20: 1- 18

Genesis 20: 1- 18 Didn’t I hear this before? 20 And Abraham journeyed from there to the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and stayed in Gerar. 2 Now Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Before Abraham Was, I Am.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

Controversy in the Temple.

BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. John 8:46-59. JOHN 8:46. There was nobody who could lay any charge against our spotless Saviour. So why do people refuse point blank to receive the Gospel? This is the unreasonableness of fallen mankind. JOHN 8:47. Elsewhere Jesus says, ‘My sheep hear my voice’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Me Before You Leave

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2009

People of the church need to talk to the people about leaving this old world.

SEE ME BEFORE YOU LEAVE Prov:31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Ezek:18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Heb: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

No New Wine Before It's Time

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

How do you handle pressure? How can you keep from cracking under pressure?

I. Cracking Under Pressure A. Text: Psalm 119:81-83 “[81] I am worn out waiting for Your rescue, but I have put my hope in Your Word. [82] My eyes are straining to see Your promises come true. When will You comfort me? [83] I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

New Route Never Traveled Before

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 24, 2021

NEW DANGEROUS ROUTE’ that had not been crossed before…new route takes new courage, new commitment, new determination and new leap of faith…

NEW ROUTE NEVER TRAVELED BEFORE….. Joshua 3:1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3 and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal