Sermons on humility service: showing 841-855 of 73,053

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thorn In My Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores the power of humility, encouraging believers to embrace their struggles as reminders of their dependence on God and their role in His plan.

Good morning, cherished friends and family. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love and the wisdom of His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Humility

When We Gather Together

Contributed by John White on May 3, 2017

The principle and practice of God's people gathering together in the presence of the Lord in a house dedicated to Him for the purpose of corporate praise and worship is clearly taught throughout the Bible by command, precept and example.

WHY WE GATHER TOGETHER Psalm 84:10 "For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalm 122:1 " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Matt. 18:20 "Again I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Downfall Of The Mighty Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 8, 2008

Third in a series based on the Magnificat of Mary

The Downfall of the Mighty Luke 1:50-52 INTRODUCTION: Be truthful - you sometimes root for the underdog, don’t you? Whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball; whether it’s college ball or professional players, you root for the underdog, don’t you? I do too. Except maybe if it’s the home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:50-52

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Into Maturity: Grace, Love, And Service

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

The world may be against us. It most certainly is. But it isn't so bad. God is with us. Of course it's better to be with God. Hopefully we can keep those one in the same. And mainly by not keeping anything, but allowing God to do the "keeping."

Proverb 29:27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly. The dichotomy mentioned is Proverb 29:27 is being played out in our culture today. Jesus said the world will hate you. But take heart, I have overcome the world. The world may be against us. It most certainly is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Luke 14:26, Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:13, Proverbs 29:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Guiding Principles Of Ministry-Service And Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.

Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Say Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2007

A sermon on humility and how to respond to people the way Jesus did.

Matthew 11:2-11 “Say Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org In John 2:35-37 John the Baptist is with two of his disciples and when John sees Jesus passing by, he says, “Look, the Lamb of God!” At this these two disciples of John left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

As Children

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Like Jesus / Have A Jesus Attitude

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 6, 2004

PALM SUNDAY(A) - Have a Jesus attitude of earthly humility and eternal exaltation.

BE LIKE JESUS! ( or HAVE A JESUS ATTITUDE!) Philippians 2:5-11 - March 4, 2004 – PALM SUNDAY PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Awesome Encounter With The Living God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2004

An encounter with God does two things - it reveals our unworthiness and releases our God given calling

An Encounter with the Living God Story: Last Friday (06-02-04) I went to the funeral service of my CME tutor John Aves, who died on the Lord’s Day in Bethlehem from a heart attack at the age of 52. John was over in Bethlehem as an “Ecumenical Accompanier” and has, for his work there been awarded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

How To Make Straight A's In Christian Unity

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Aug 18, 2005

This sermon challenges listener to Christian unity through our absolute example, Jesus Christ.

School starts this week and I’m sure there are a lot of happy parents and grandparents and sad students. When I was in school I only cared about two subjects, sports and Rachel. So it would come as no surprise that I was an average student at best. I start back to school at the end of this week for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ambitious In The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2003

Power, position and prestige - where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary?

Briningham 19-10-03 Mk 10:35-45 - Christian leadership Power, Prestige and Position, where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary? Today’s Gospel reading is all about these topic. James and John were trying to use their influence to get into the top positions in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Finish Well Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to finish well.

FINISH WELL PT. 2 2TIM 4 VS 1-8 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NKJV) 1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Four Voices

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2003

All of us have at least four voices within our soul. We would do well to listen to them regularly.

The Four Voices 1 Cor 15:9-10 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them-- yet not I, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan