Sermons on humbling ourselves: showing 391-405 of 100,675

Ride High

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2022

GOD WILL MAKE YOU RIDE IN THE HEIGHTS OF THE EARTH. HE IS THE LIFTER OF OUR HEAD.

Ride high Isaiah 58:14”The Lord will make you ride on the heights of the earth….” Cycling, driving or any kind of sports on a hilly slope is thrilling by itself, to stand on a mountain and watch the mountain on the other side is an experience beyond words can express. Spellbound! As a small girl ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Doesn’t Take A Village Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #14. This message takes a look at how Paul parents the church at Corinth.

A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That's quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Five Faces Of Pride - Mark 12:35-40 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2024

Jesus described five forms of the earthly greatness we are to beware of. Pride of appearance Pride of importance Pride of place Pride of privilege Pride of pretense

Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Matthew 22:38-46, Luke 20:41-47

Demonstration Of Royal Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Jesus had so little time left for His disciples to learn that the way to glory is through service and not through position and authority.

Just before tonight’s passage, as recorded in Luke 22 and Mk. 10, the disciples had been arguing over who would hold the leading positions in the government Jesus was about to set up. The discussion was heated. They were caught up in the ambition for position and power and authority. Surely this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

Now we see a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18-20. Here is the heartbreak of betrayal. When ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Opposes The Proud Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2023

In Daniel 4:1-37, we see a living illustration of the Biblical truth that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction According to the Bible, the root problem at the very core of all of our lives is pride. Now I know that’s nothing new. This problem first surfaced in the Garden of Eden. The problem with pride is that it robs us not only of a full and meaningful relationship with other people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Glory After Shame Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar's pride brought him down. Humbleness brought him back up.

Unfortunately, King Nebuchadnezzar didn't listen because at the end of the 12 months, everything came upon him. He was walking about the royal palace of Babylon and said, "Is not this great Babylon that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Life Values For Success Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2024

To execute the vision and to complete the mission, we need to have three life values as checklists, namely submission, humility and self-control or disciple.

1 Peter 5:1-11 “Our Daily Life Values” (THREE SECRETS TO THE SUCCESS)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today we will see “Our daily Life Values.” Today’s meditation is based on 1 Peter 5:1-11 such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Response Of God's Heart To Humbleness In Kings And Chronicles

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 24, 2005

Would you love to see God as active in your life as you read about Him being in people’s lives in the Bible.

We read frequently in the Bible of God moving and even doing miraculous things in the lives of people and nations. We read these biblical stories with excitement as we observe God being so active in their lives. And yet here in modern times, at the beginning of the 21st century, we tend to think ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

God Speaks to Us and Keeps us Humble I. Introduction II. The story of Naaman a. Proud and powerful man, used to the good things in life b. Tainted with leprosy, life changing experience c. Looked to Elisha for help d. Naaman was not treated as he expected e. Submission to God restored his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acting Justly, Loving Mercy, Walking Humbly

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Aug 20, 2021

Micah's fabulous trio

SERMON: JUSTICE, MERCY, WALKING HUMBLY Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 and Micah 6:8 (from THE MESSAGE) "... a religion scholar stood up with a question to test Jesus. “Teacher, what do I need to do to get eternal life?” Jesus answered, “What’s written in God’s Law? How do you interpret ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2014

God¡¯s hand, if submitted to, will humble us so that God can do His great work in our life. God works in & on our life to transform us into Christ-likeness. This great work is of grace. God grants the grace necessary for spiritual growth to the humble

1 PETER 5: 5-7 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HAND OF GOD [John 13:1-17] The eminent apostle who was called to shepherd the sheep through feeding the sheep is here again about his calling. The preceding verses emphasized the ministry of the shepherd, now this elder shepherd who loved Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon Ii: Freed By The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment dominates society and fosters guilt feelings, mature Christians exercise the grace of forgiveness by forgiving ourselves as needed and by forgiving others who have sinned against us.

FREED BY THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS When you were a child, were you ever caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Did you ever try to stay awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa in the act? Did you ever catch mama in the act of kissing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11