Sermons on Humility And Pride:

Humilty & Hope Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Always New, Nothing Borrowed! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 17, 2011

We will not know everything till we get to heaven and so always humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and keep on listening and learning from Jesus Christ!

We continue our study of the Gospel (the Good News) according to Luke. Remember that Luke was not one of the first 12 disciples of Jesus Christ; but, he was likely one of the 70 disciples mentioned in the Gospels. Luke accompanied the Apostle Paul in many of the Missionary Journeys. Luke either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace For The Gray Areas Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Several principles of grace and acceptance as we deal with gray areas or matters of conscience.

Grace for the Gray Areas Romans 14:1-9 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2 One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Vanity, Vanity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2012

A sermon about transformation through humility and servanthood.

“Vanity, Vanity” Mark 10:35-45 An author tells of a time that his car was struck by lightning while he was driving. When he was safe at home, he started to tell about his experience to his teenage son. He was expecting at least a bit of sympathy. Instead, his son interrupted him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

An Honest Confession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2008

God’s victory over sin (59:15b-21) is not provided until genuine repentance is entered. The outpouring of God’s grace in our lives awaits our humble honest admitting to the hideousness of our sins & our powerlessness to save ourselves from them.

ISAIAH 59: 9-15a AN HONEST CONFESSION This section continues describing the people’s sin, but now its seriousness, their helplessness to change, and the effects of their sins become realized by people. Isaiah has just boldly confronted the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Fantastic Faith"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 24, 2008

Jesus was amazed by the Roman Officer’s faith as He said;"I have not found so great a faith,no,not in Israel." Let us hear,see,study and live by it this man’s FANTASTIC FAITH. Let us emulate him.

Today’s topic will bring us to what remarkably marvels Our Lord Jesus Christ. He was amazed by the Roman Officer’s faith as He said in verse 9 of Luke 7’s "I have not found so great a faith,no,not in Israel." Let us hear,see, study and live by it this man’s FANTASTIC FAITH. Let us emulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advance To The Abundant Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2007

God wants you to advance to the abundant life. Here’s how:

Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 1) 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 5, 2007 *How is your life going today? -- Maybe great, maybe not so great. But the good news is that God wants you to move up in life -- Really move up. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange Way Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Relationships and mutual submission is what brings about freedom rather than captivity.

I f you've served in the armed forces you attended a multi-week camp even which was meant to acquaint you with a new way of living your life. This new way of life included, as Sgt. Hulka so elaborately said in the movie Stripes, " I'm gonna teach every last one of you how to eat, sleep, walk, talk, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love & Respect

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Love & Respect August 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Descending Into Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE DISCOVERED IN THE INCARNATION OR LOST IN THE HOLIDAY PRODUCTION

Descending into Glory December 19, 2010 Phi 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION The Production of Christmas In 1980 the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated. In 1981 the beautiful living nativity, The Glory of Christmas premiered inside the first all-glass church. The Cathedral seats 2,736 for church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Christmas Wish List

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 20, 2010

What does God want from us this Christmas?

GOD’S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST My thanks to Melvin Newland and his sermon titled Three Christmas Gifts To God for being a starting point and an inspiration for this message. – Eric Keller I. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY VIDEO A. Show video of drummer boy playing for Jesus (optional) II. STORY OF ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Answer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

what doth the LORD require of thee

Micah 6:1-8 Jesus is the Answer Micah’s ministry covered the reign of three Judean Kings (at least) – Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah – in the eighth century with Hosea and Isaiah. I. The Mercy of God (6:1-5) (a) God's Declaration - 2 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016

Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life

How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Most Important Question And Statement

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 6, 2016

A look at what might very well be the most important question and statement in all the Bible.

We live in an age of information. New words are added to the dictionary each year. There are memorable lines and forgotten phrases. However, today, I want us to consider a question and a statement that I feel may just very well be the most important words that we can ever consider. The first comes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ