Sermons on Staying Humble:

Repent Or Die

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

Repentance involves reducing yourself to servant status, humbling yourself even as Jesus did, it involves praying earnestly for forgiveness and eliminating wickedness from your lifestyle.

Jesus said something really tough for us to hear. He said, "you can be sure that if you don’t turn back to God, every one of you will die." Luke 13:5 Jesus was informed that some innocent people had been murdered by Pilate as they were worshiping at the Temple in Jerusalem. Pilate was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing With Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2018

Jesus had to submit himself to his parents in order to grow up and mature in wisdom and understanding before he could step out into ministry. Should we not humble ourselves, submit to leaders over us and grow up spiritually, emptying ourselves of pride before we attempt to minister to others.

Growing with Jesus Sunday, December 30, 2019 By Rev. James May From the time of Jesus’ birth to his appearance at the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, little is known about Jesus’ childhood and growing up. The only passage that tells us much of anything is found in the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servant Hood 101

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013

The One who needed to be served is serving!

John 13:1-30 Verse 1-2-Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. And supper being ended, the devil having already put it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

All The Trees Of The Field Will Know The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2014

To show that only the LORD can promote and demote everyone in earth. Prosperity, success, wealth, riches and promotion only comes from the LORD and not men.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge the LORD in everything? in your promotion? in your prosperity and success? in your wealth and riches? in your strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can promote and demote everyone in earth. Prosperity, success, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Our Hero

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 17, 2015

Jesus calls on us today to be heroes like him. We can be heroes like Jesus by doing things such as making our beds, washing the dishes, helping our parents with chores around the house or doing things for our friends or neighbours.

Good morning boys and girls! Can anyone tell me what a hero is? A hero is someone who helps someone else, especially when the person being helped is in danger. Who are your heroes? Sometimes we like to imitate our heroes by copying the way they act or the way they dress. Have any of you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian Is... A Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015

Two questions: 1) Who should be servants? 2) How are they to be servants? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., chapter 3, pgs. 41-49; and Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life, Day 33, pgs. 257- 264)

Introduction: A minister was approached one Sunday by a man who expressed a desire to be a member of the church where he preached. In his conversation with the preacher he said: “I want you to understand that I am a very busy man and don’t want to be called on for any service such as ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival: Show Me Your Glory!

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Jan 2, 2016

Have you ever desired to stand in the presence of God like Moses? Find out what it takes to stand in the Glory of God? See how Moses humbled himself, and desired to experience the Glory of God!

Revival – God Show Us Your Glory Exodus 33:1-18 King James Version (KJV) And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solus Christus | Christ Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 4, 2017

For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the first of the series.

We’re beginning a new sermon series for the month of October, as we finally lead up to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It’s a series called SOLA! Sola is the Latin word for “alone” or “only.” It’s where we get the word “solo,” where ONLY one person is singing or performing or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Okay, You Have It - Now What To Do With It

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 27, 2018

Giving and sharing isn't meant to be limited to finances or material wealth.

Mid-week Message/Devotion June 27, 2018 Mark 5:21-43 Okay, You Have It – Now What to Do with It You may be thinking; “Here we go again, another message about money and giving!” This reading certainly does address the giving of and from our resources. However, I want to talk about an aspect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 1 Corinthians 13:2-4, Romans 12:15-16, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Average Joe Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

God's looking for Average Joe's so he can do incredible things through them. God did the impossible through Joseph, but only after he went through the fire.

VIDEO BUMPER A. God loves the AVERAGE JOES (PEOPLE) 1. It’s not that we SHOULDN’T STRIVE AT LIFE. 2. ON THE CONTRARY, the AVERAGE JOE should STRIVE more at LIFE. B. Because GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2015

What is humility? Where in the Bible do we see clear cut comparisons of humility and arrogance?

In Matthew 6 Vs 1-4: Giving to the needy … (summarize) Vs 16-18: Fasting ... (summarize) Matthew 6:5-15: prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Use The Grace That God Gives

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2016

We have the greatest gift in this whole world in Gods grace.

USE THE GRACE THAT GOD GIVES John 1: 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Bush On Fire With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021

The man who wanted to deliver Israel by his own strength is turned into a man of God and he will answer the call to deliver Israel by God's strength.

EXODUS 3:1-6 A BUSH ON FIRE WITH GOD [Isaiah 33:12-16] Moses had been a prince in Egypt. While Moses’ is living in Pharaoh’s house, he attempts to become Israel's deliverer after the manner of the flesh. He kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses is then forced to run to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist