Sermons about Showing Humility

When Pride Is Fleshed Out

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

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The attitude of pride will always be fleshed out in our actions.

Obadiah 10-14 When Pride Is Fleshed Out Introduction Before we get started in our study tonight, let’s do a little review. · What did the Lord say in Malachi 1:1-27? And why did He use such strong language? · What was God going to do to Edom according to what we have studied so far in Obadiah? ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building Towers

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

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We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.

I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006

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The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

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A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Revelation Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2002

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how Jesus revealed to the Disciples how weak they really are

The Revelation of the Flesh Matthew 26: 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: ”‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't You Know Who I Am?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

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Rather than demand His rights as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus expected no special treatment - in fact, He turned the idea of service upside down.

Don’t You Know Who I Am? TCF Maundy Thursday sermon April 13, 2006 You may have heard on the news the past few weeks about the congresswoman from Georgia, who tried to walk past Capitol security without proper identification. When the security officer tried to stop her, she struck him. Though ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Downfall Of The Mighty Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 8, 2008

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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

Worship Without Walls

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 1, 2005

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We’re called to worship not only inside the walls of a church, but to worship without walls. How? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

Worship without Walls Micah 6:6-8 (New International Version) 6With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

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Part of a series in Phil., we are encouraged to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

What would you do for a Klondike bar? Some people would do some strange things. What would you do if there was little or no reward? (David Yarbrough, SC.com) The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Best Seat In The House

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

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We should be willing to take a back seat so that God will lift us up.

Introduction: It’s only human nature for us to want to sit in the best seat in the house. At sporting events it’s the skybox seat, or the seat on the 50-yard line or the seat directly behind home plate, or a ringside seat at a boxing match. Those are the places that have the best view and carry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#8fruit Of Spirit Meekness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

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We continue the study on the Fruit of the Spirit:MEEKNESS

#8 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: MEEK -- MEEKNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE FRUIT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Second Place Series

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 11, 2002

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A sermon on what it truly means to honor God out of respect and humility.

Being Second Place Exodus 20:4-6 A. Introduction 1. When I was in high school I loved running track and cross-country. They were both very challenging and exciting for me but there is a little secret that I have to share with you about those days, I did not like to loose. I did everything that I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

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A look at Philippians 2:1-11

1) PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL Because we are Christians(verses 1,2) Paul instructs us to live by a different value system than the world. In the worlds system there is a pecking order. But in the kingdom, we consider others "better than ourselves." We don’t focus on selfish ambition or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

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The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Descending To Higher Ground

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 25, 2001

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The way to be elevated in the eyes of God, is to descend in humility to the service of others.

Did you know that you can actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught some profound lessons in a simple act of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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