Sermons on Humiliate:

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Making Disciples As Jesus Did?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2004

Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would leave this world, but leave behind a legacy. Here are eight elements of Christ’s disciple-making strategy

Are You Making Disciples as Jesus Did? (John 8:31-38) Illustration: John Warr, an 18th-century apprentice shoemaker, was determined to be a faithful witness for Christ. Another apprentice was hired, and John repeatedly talked to him about spiritual things. That new worker, however, didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Atonement Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; Examining three great pictures from the Day of Atonement

The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16 – Lesson 8 I. Introduction A. Atonement 1. Definition a) From the Hebrew word, kapar. b) Literal meaning is to cover. c) Hebrew meaning is to ransom and to remove with a price. d) Used 16 times in Leviticus 16. 2. Demanded a) God’s holiness demands action against ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Reaffirmed

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Remembers With Favor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Can you remember exactly what happened yesterday? But GOD remembers us a thousand years may pass, GOD remembers us with favors. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD remembers us with favors. IV.

I. EXORDIUM: Can you remember exactly what happened yesterday? But GOD remembers us a thousand years may pass, GOD remembers us with favors. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD remembers us with favors. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 13:31 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Palm Sunday as told by Apostle John

Big Idea - Who is Jesus in your life? Is He King? What does that mean? Back track to John 12:12-36 Show video clip John 12:12-36 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Ready For Him? Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013

“If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Love And Life Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

The God of Ezekiel is not only a God of justice, but of love.

THE GOD OF LOVE There are so many people that believe that the God of the Old Testament (O.T.) is a different God than the God of the New Testament. They believe that the O.T. God is a God of wrath and anger that only wants to destroy and kill people. This belief shows that they have not opened up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Edify?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Are the gifts given you all about you or Him?

1 Cor 14:1-12 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Helpless With What We Do Best Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2013

Even in areas where we are confident, we are completely vulnerable. Our only real security comes through a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Helpless With What We Do Best (Mark 4:35-41) 1. Applying for a job today is a science. Here are a few bloopers from job applications and resumes. • Application: How large was the department you worked in with your last company? “A: 3 stories.” • A resume listed a skill ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sefish Pride Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 16, 2012

Do things not for temporal selfish gains but for eternal blessings!

Please open your Bibles to Luke 14….. We note at the very beginning of Luke 14 that Jesus was invited to a Sabbath Feast. All Jews during Jesus’ time celebrated the Sabbath and all homes were open to anyone. Jesus went to a house of a prominent Pharisee, a Religious and Community ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52:13 - Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. The Majesty of the Man 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty - 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How To Get What You Really Want And Need

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 17, 2016

The cure for conflict is the grace of God. The good news is that God gives even more grace when the pressure increases, especially to the humble.

The passage from James 4:1-10 attacks worldliness. In particular, it attacks those who have divided Christianity because of selfish ambition. These people are enemies of God. Quarrels and fights are caused by selfish ambition. Some scholars have translated the phrase “among you” as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Leprosy Exchange Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2017

When we humble ourselves, we can draw near to God and be blessed by Him. When we elevate ourselves or self-interest, we are driven from Him and under his discipline.

The Leprosy Exchange (2 Kings 5:1-27) 1. Probably every one of us thinks, “I hope I never get to a condition where other people have to take care of me because I am bedfast.” 2. But the future is unknown, and life can take a sudden turn. Take Charles Krauthammer, a political analyst many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fourth Bowl: Men Are Scorched By The Sun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2018

What is normally taken for granted as blessing―the warmth of the shining sun―is now a curse. The sun, the great source of light and warmth, whose beams call forth the flowers in the Spring, becomes a power to blast, not to bless.

Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 3/26/17 Lesson: IV.B.5: Fourth bowl: Men are scorched by the sun (16:8-9) Revelation 16:8-9 (KJV) 8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:8-9

Denomination: Baptist