Sermons on True Humility:

Godliness Is A Deep Internal Transformation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 15, 2025

True godliness is a deep internal transformation that aligns our thoughts, words, and deeds with the character of God.

Godliness is often misunderstood as merely being polite, having a good attitude, or being diplomatic. However, true godliness goes far beyond these superficial qualities. It is a deep internal transformation that aligns one's thoughts, words, and deeds with the character of God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

No Other Gods (Deuteronomy 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

Do miracles mean a man is a true prophet? Let's look at Deuteronomy 13.

How serious was God about Israel having no other gods? Could they be deceived by miracles, a friend, or a popular trend from a nearby city? Let’s review Deuteronomy 13. Can false prophets perform miracles? What determines whether they are true or false prophets? Now if a prophet or a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Relationship With God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

The ultimate goal of a true Christian is to understand and know God. This desire surpasses all others in importance.

What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout the Bible, we see that the great men and women of God express their passion for truly knowing Him. Moses asks God to reveal His glory (Exodus 33:18). David compares his longing for God to a deer panting for water (Psalm 42:1). And Paul declares ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Topics: Knowing God, Christian Life

What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006

What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Qualities Of A Faithful Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Being a church worker is not merely about holding a position or performing a task—it is a divine calling that requires faithfulness, humility, commitment, and spiritual discipline. God is not just looking for workers; He is looking for faithful ones.

QUALITIES OF A FAITHFUL CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, the Church of Christ has advanced through the tireless efforts of faithful men and women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Farewell Speech Of Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

The long-lasting speech of Paul starts with the testimony of his commitment, humility, sincerity in serving the public and the church. He never withdrew any sound doctrines, will of God, profit teachings and blessings from his hearers.

Acts 20:13-38 Farewell Speech of Paul at Ephesus 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus 20:18-35 Long lasting speech 20:36-38 Tearful Farewell to Paul Acts 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus Paul decided hurriedly go back to Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. But, before that, he would like to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Methodist

He Loved Them To The End Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 3, 2021

The night before Jesus was taken to be crucified, he showed his disciples love, and humility byt sharing a meal with them, and washing their feet. This message looks at those events as Jesus set the example for his disciples.

“HE LOVED THEM TO THE END” JOHN 13:1-38 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST September 12, 2021 Maplewood Manor Sept. 16, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/qT5i9c2GW-s INTRODUCTION: 1) We have been looking for several months at the Gospel of John. A) Last week we finished the twelfth ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Penitent Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 13, 2022

So when we talk about being penitent, having a willingness to repent when we live against God’s law, we are talking about humility, sorrow, and turning away from sin.

Be Penitent 2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm 51 Introduction If there’s one thing that most people do not like to do, it is to admit a fault or a mistake. But that can be a spiritual disaster for the disciples of Jesus. We’ve been looking at signposts for the journey - reminders of the life we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining A Godly Attitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

A godly attitude is the mind and disposition of Christ expressed through our actions, words, and decisions. The Bible calls us to “let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”

MAINTAINING A GODLY ATTITUDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Attitude is everything. It shapes how we see God, relate with others, and respond to life’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When You're Hiding Out Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 15, 2020

We've all been hiding out lately--experiencing the greatest mass quarantine in history during the Covid-19 Pandemic. What should we be doing while hiding out? Should we even be hiding out? How should we respond to the boredom, anxiety and fear that comes with a quarantine?

What to Do When You’re “Hiding Out” Psalm 57 We are in the midst of, but hopefully coming to the end of the greatest mass quarantine in human history. When you consider that this is a worldwide Pandemic and stay-at-home orders have included such places as China and India, as well as our own ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Choices Make A Difference PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Wholehearted obedience to God, not partial or conditional surrender, is the true expression of faith and trust, bringing us into deeper relationship with Him.

Some of us know the tug-of-war inside the heart: the whisper of God on Sunday and the noise of everything else on Monday. We mean well. We sing loud. We even start strong. But somewhere between the amen and the alarm clock, our obedience gets edited, trimmed, negotiated. Can you relate? I can. We ...read more

Topics: Starting, Staying

The Small & The Large Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

God has chosen the small to defeat the great, and the foolish ones of this world to confound the wise. We can all look forward to an extraordinary reward for the small things we do in service to Him.

Revelation 11 15. And the seventh angel played his trumpet, and there were great voices in heaven, saying “the Kingdom of this world is become of our Lord, and of His Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever. 16. and the twenty four elders, the ones before their God who is sitting on the throne, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: *other

Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015

Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

“”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Properly Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus cares how we view him, ourselves and our possessions.

• We value our vision. Seeing is important. • Many have had to experience, either for a temporary period, or in an advancing stage, life without good vision. • Part of that is getting old, I am learning. Just another inconvenience of living to be older. • A pastor went to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Think You're Not A Pharisee?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 28, 2014

Christ directed the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Praying in the Temple to those who trusted in their own righteousness. We are more prone to trust in our own righteousness than we might think. This self-trust can keep us from being merciful.

Over the years, we have all heard preachers address the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican praying in the Temple. “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican