Sermons on Strength In Humility:

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

Twenty-Three Areas Of Repentance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2004

Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Let us consider twelve areas where we

Twenty-Three Areas of Repentance (Psa 51:1-12) Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Illustration: On his death bed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

He Has Shown You, O Man Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

In the end- what the Lord requires of us is all very simple: to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God

Micah 6:1-8. WBC 15.05.04pm I remember well a conversation I had with a previous neighbour a short while ago, now. It was one of those rare times when it had snowed. I knew him because his son was a Christian and I passed him in the street weeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped To Serve God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

As you better understand how God has shaped you, you’ll become better able to serve as you were designed to serve.

Shaped to Serve God Purpose Driven Life #30 Cornwall/Montreal March 13/20, 2004 Can someone, please, read the following verse? Job 10.8- Your hands shaped me and made me. And, another? Isa.43.21- especially the last part. "The people I have shaped for myself will broadcast my praises." These ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8, Isaiah 43:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004

This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

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

The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005

Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Downward Leads To Upward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

If you want God to exalt you, you must humble yourself.

Downward Leads to Upward (Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Most of us have heard of Reverse Psychology…. Tom LaForce describes it: “When using reverse psychology, you ask for or do the opposite of what you want and through the magic of human nature, you end up with what you really wanted.” 2. There is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Become A Great Servant!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

A challenge to serve one another in love.An encouragement that greatness in life and christain life is through serving others!

“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Problems With Presumption

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken.

The Problem with Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only Children Go To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note that God demands humility when we approach Him.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18.9-14 Thesis: To note that God demands humility when we approach Him. Introduction: (1) This parable was “originally spoken for those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Lightfoot 50). (2) In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Pride Is Fleshed Out

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

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

See Instead Of Being Seen Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004

The fourth message in a series from the "Sermon On The Mount." This series looks at The Importance Of A Correct Attitude.

1. THERE IS AN IMPLICATION TO CHRISTIAN DUTY -when you give, when you pray, when you fast WE ARE CALLED IN THESE VERSES TO: A) GOOD DEEDS - B) PRAYER - C) FORGIVENESS D) FASTING OUR DUTY DOESN’T BEGIN AND END IN THESE VERSES, WE ARE ALSO CALLED TO: Obedience To God Honoring Mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist