Sermons About Humility
Puffing and Parading
Pride goes before the fall of any relationship. Selflessness enhances loving relationships and is the example of Jesus.
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Changing Into Humility Like A Child
Why is it that when we become adults we become so preoccupied with ourselves and forget what it's like to be humble like children? We can learn a thing or two from children. This is a teaching on humility.
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Please Respect Me
There is a lack of civility in our society. Disrespect is on the rise. Alarm bells are going off because we no longer have respect for one another. People are physically and verbally rude. In today's message, Dr. Byerly discusses respect and humility and the impact it has on us and those around us.
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God-given Spirit During Trials
King David went through many arduous trials during his life, and God filled him with His Holy Spirit to help him persevere through them. David wrote this song during a time of trials and the God-given attitude during he exhibited during these trials is an example to us. David patiently trusted in the Lord’s provision and protection, he praised Him throughout the trials, he joyfully depended on the Lord, he was humbly teachable, and he was realistic about what he was up against.
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Viva La Difference
Cartoon character Pepe Le Pew once observed that there is very little difference between women and men, but viva la difference. But in fact, there is a great deal of difference between women and men, particularly in the way that they process life. Men, in particular, face a particular besetting sin that must be battled at all cost. This sin is pride. Discover how to fend it off. Key Verses: Eph 5:22-23, 2Chron 1:1-12, 1Kings 10:23-29, 1Kings 11:1-12, Eccl 2, Due 17:14-20
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Four for Humility
Philippians 2:1 -11. Is there any "consolation of Christ", "comfort of love", "fellowship of the Spirit" and "affection of mercy"? Yes there is! These four qualities are designed to move us along to unity.
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Philippians 2:12-18 - Working Out A Common Salvation
God is going to get the glory either in our salvation or in judgment (see Rom. 14). Now that Paul has raised this high Christology he gets practical how what we do in living humbly. Paul gives moree explicit directive as to what it means to live humbly and how we must live out a humble live in the midst of community. We are commanded here to work out our salvation (sanctification) which is our responsibility, but in a way that give God the credit for working in us. This is not a matter of synergism between me and God in which he did his part and I did mine. This responsibility to work out our salvation is a monergtistic work of God. God doesn't help those who help themselves but helps those who cannot help themselves. It is his power (see 2 Peter 1:1-4) that gives and grows our faith. The amazing thing about these verses is that they refer primarily to working out our salvation within the church, the body of Christ rather than as individuals. And for that reason Paul goes on in verse 14ff to say that the way we work our ours slavation is to not be complainers or to not constant questioners. The complainer is committing a major sin according to Paul, becasue we are to examples to the crooked and twisted generation of what considering each other more important entails. We shine when we humble ourselves in our witness to this world For these reasons Paul is joyful and commands the Philippians and us to rejoice with a humble spirit in living in community - working out our salvation together in the power of Christ.
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Philippians 2:9-11 - From Humility to Super Exaltation
The best way to see the exaltation of Christ is to view it on the backdrop of his humiliation in heaven, in incarnation, and in death. Humiliation does not mean embarrassment, slavish service, wimpiness, lack of boldness or ambition or the prideful pursuit of spirituality. We see that in this text that God exaltation of Christ is past (v. 9) and future (vv. 10-11). In the past God super exalted Christ at the right hand of the Father to the glory he had before the world was created. The Lamb of God is worthy and is given a name that everyone above every name with is LORD or Yahweh. Because of God past super exaltation of Christ and because he has been given the name Yahweh or LORD all people should (not shall) bow the knee and confess Christ in salvation. This verse is usually quoted incorrectly in a universalistic fashion making it say that everyone will worship God, but we know that Romans 14:10-12 includes everyone will bow in judgment but not in salvation. You should consider how you will approach Christ either in salvation with knees bowed and tong confessing or in Judgment with knees bowed.
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The Passover Road
Luke 22:24-38 Jesus has just redefined the Passover to focus on the rescue and victory gained through His death on the cross. Amazingly, after hearing of the significance of the cross and that one of them would betray Jesus, the disciples pridefully move from discussing who the betrayer would be to who it could not be. It could not be the one who was the greatest. As they argue about who is the greatest, Jesus answers their self-focused response by redefining greatness in light of the Passover road…that victory and rescue comes through humble service and sacrifice as seen perfectly in Jesus.
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Objection Overruled
Conflict resolution must be done within a Christ-Centered Community than understands that the Gospel is best displayed to the watchful world around us by focusing on relationships, humility and forgiveness. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians addresses conflict resolution plainly. Listen as Pastor Denny Henderson outlines our responsibility in dealing with this issue..
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The Humility of Discipline
A Humble Church does not sit back and ignore sin among it’s members in 1 Corinthians Paul is very clear that the church is to maintain the purity of its’ membership by humbly dealing with and not ignoring the dangers of tolerated sin and distinguishing the difference between rescue and restoration. Listen as Pastor Tim Hawks continues his series in the book of 1 Corinthians.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Community
We seek to practice forgiveness and reconciliation, honor, encouragement, humility, and hospitality in all our relationships. We are committed to taking the journey of faith in unity with our brothers and sisters.
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Spiritual Leadership
The contrast between Conventional Leadership and True Spiritual Leadership can be found in 1 Corinthians as Paul laid out the reality of the life of a Servant Leader as one who is humble, sets the example and looks like Jesus. Listen as Pastor Tim Hawks continues his series in the book of 1 Corinthians.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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A Generous Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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The Beginning
Title: The Beginning | Text: Mark 1:1-13 | Series: Gospel of Mark | Date: May 4, 2008 | Speaker: Stephen Kroeker
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We the Church: Humility
Seminarian Brad Malone demonstrates that the Church needs to flee intellectual and spiritual vanity in order to be humble like Christ is humble.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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20-APR-2008 - Matthew 4 - The Good News as told by Matthew
Building off Isaiah chapters 7 through 9, one sees that the Kingdom comes to those who are humble and weak and not those who move into Jerusalem and say look at me.
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If Thou WIlt
In this message you will learn the right way to approach God to receive answers to your prayers.
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Building Unity
The worst thing that could happen to our fellowship is the loss of unity. It's not enough for us to want unity, or even enough for us to all agree that unity is what we need. In Phillipians 2, we will be looking at the 'why' of unity, the 'what' -- what it really looks like -- and the 'how.'
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Come and Die
Disturbing the Peace: Examining the Uncomfortable Teachings of Jesus, Part 3: Come and Die | Text: Luke 9:18-26 | Date: April 13, 2008 | Speaker: Stephen Kroeker
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Beyond Pride
As St. Luke's embarks to break ground on a permanent facility for worship, Pastor Jason challenges us to take the example of Gideon's army. With small numbers and impossible odds, the spirit of God enabled them to gain victory so God could have the glory. No credit is due us--we can only accomplish what God gives us power to accomplish.
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Philippians 4: Final Instructions for Living
Paul's final instructions to the Philippian church for intentional Christian living
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Samson: Strength Out Of Weakness (Judges 16:18-30)
Samson was a strong “man’s man” who frequently acted like a hot-headed gangster. It is not, however, in Samson’s strength that we see God’s greatest victory, but in Samson’s moment of greatest weakness. In this sermon, we see that finding our mission and calling will mean leaning into our weakness and leading with the “fierce meekness” brought about by the Gospel.
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Learn from Me, for I Am - Continued
Palm Sunday message about the meekness of Christ. Meekness is the disposition that strips away everything in your life that stands between Gods purpose and the world around you, through you. And what are those things that corrupt the simplicity in Christ. Your rights and your possessions. Thats one reason why there are so many Christians who are satisfied to marvel at Jesus from afar, but unwilling to truly follow Him. It’s a trust issue
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Faith Gives Us Eyes To See (Romans 3:27-31)
Faith changes the way we see everything. It changes the way we see ourselves -- there is no occasion for boasting in ourselves, only in our savior. It changes the way we see others -- we are no different from or better than others, only recipients of the gifts of grace and mercy, which others need just as well. And it changes the way we see God's Law -- the Law is no longer the way we earn God's favor, but it is a guide to how we can live a life pleasing to the one who has saved us.
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Being Nothing
What is the greatest problem with the church? I AM! If I would only come to total nothingness, the power of God would be able to flow through me and do what it wanted in the church. The advantages of nothingness. How to become nothing.
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2 Samuel 23:8-39 - Hail to the Cheifs
This passage is all about David's mighty men who with valor and loyalty supported David and his kingdom. We must understand that living in God's Kingdom is a community exercise. The church (the body of Christ) is an essential means of grace that God uses to sactify our hearts to keep on following the Lord. We all can learn the following principles from these men about how to keep our hearts from going astray from our Lord: 1) Give Credit to God for Victory, 2) Worship God in Difficulties, 3) Trust in God's provision, 4) Let sinful memories humble you. It is so easy for our hearts to drift away from Holiness and following the Lord Jesus. Make it your aim to guard your heart by noting the principle examples of these men who were loyal to David as you seek to live out your liife within the body of Christ for the honor of God.
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Joseph: Seeing Life Redemptively (Genesis 45:1-8)
Joseph's life is a picture of God's Sovereign power to take bad and evil things that have been done to us and turn them into something that God uses. Taught by Eric M. Mason of Philadelphia's Epiphany Fellowship. http://www.epiphanyfellowship.org/
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A Song of Divine Harmony
Not only is the Christ hymn of Philippians 2 a powerful picture of the gospel, but it also helps us hear harmony in regard to the nature of God, when often Christians today either worship God as a friend or as an exalted King.
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The Price of Peace
Wednesday Evening - Nothing of any value is ever free. Anything worth having comes with a cost.
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Humble Orthodoxy 1
“A commitment to believe, live and represent the truth of God’s Word with humility.”
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The Little Children and Jesus
Jesus welcomed the children - was it just a sappy Kodak moment? No, in fact, Jesus welcoming the children teaches us the heart of what it means to approach God and what it looks like to faithfully parent as a follower of Jesus.
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Curbside Pickup
God wants to make a lasting change in us through our relationship with Him, but we must help in that process by trusting Him enough to do what He asks us to do.
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The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Jesus' parable strikes at the heart of our relationship with God. Do we approach God with subtle pride, comparing ourselves to others? Or do we recognize our utter need for God's mercy? Listen and be encouraged by how God strips us of our pride so that we might fully entrust ourselves to his grace.
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The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Jesus' parable strikes at the heart of our relationship with God. Do we approach God with subtle pride, comparing ourselves to others? Or do we recognize our utter need for God's mercy? Listen and be encouraged by how God strips us of our pride so that we might fully entrust ourselves to his grace.
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The Way to Oneness
Paul does us the favor of revealing the dos and don'ts of producing and protecting our oneness.
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2 Samuel 21:15-22 - Courage for Insurmountable Enemies
In the last half 2 Samuel 21 we find david gaining victory over 4 giant enemies. There is debate on whether the word "giant" is to be taken in its regualr sense as a big person, or as a god, but the evidence of the context would favor the first viewpoint. Another issue here is the identification of Goliath. Some see a corruption of the original text, but it is better to see this as a copies error which 1 Chronicles 20:5 correst and itentifies the giant as the "brother of Goliath." During battles David has grown weary and is not as stong physically as he use to be. His loyal leaders come to his aid and fight for him defeating all 4 giants. What we learn is that no what the physical ability of a man, he better not trash talk God people, because he will be silenced. We see the benefits of realistic humility, steadfast perseverance, proper praise, and developed character. The purpose of the passage is to elicit in you courage against insurmountable enemies as you live a persistent godly life that sustains you in the direction of God and his will.
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A Warning Label (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Paul contrasts divine wisdom with human wisdom. Divine wisdom is distinct from, cannot be reconciled with, and is ultimately opposed to human wisdom. Divine wisdom has a divine origin rather than a human origin: it is revealed by the Holy Spirit and not discerned by man's efforts. Divine wisdom is rooted in and revealed in the gospel and the cross. The cross provokes us to humility and gratitude.
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Who Really Rules--Are You Ready for a King in Your Life?
How to walk with God in humility during times of painful waiting.
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Kingdom Posture: Humble Dependence
Luke 18:9-17 If the first Kingdom Posture is persistence in prayer, the second is closely tied to it: humble dependence. In this text, Jesus uses a story, and some children as vivid teaching tools in getting us to understand just how essential it is to pursue acceptance by God and relationship with Him from a position of great humility and total dependence. Anything else will have you forfeiting a place in the Kingdom!
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