Sermons About Humility
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 The Good News as told by Matthew - Chapter 4
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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Humility (from William Law - a Serious Call)
Taken from chapter 16 of Law's monumental work, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life.
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Powerful Prayers of Faith
In this sermon, we will take a closer look at the faith of the Canaanite woman--the woman whom Jesus said had "great faith." In following her example we can learn how to develop great faith in our own walk with the Lord. I want to encourage believers to demonstrate great faith by persistent prayers.
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Grace Through Humility Pt 2
The one group of people that Jesus had harsh words for were the prominent religious leaders. The ones who were proud of their traditions and of their knowledge of and adherence to the law. They had missed it. No one is saved by the law. Not even in the Old Testament. Jesus had great grace and mercy to the worst of sinners who were humble, to those who knew their condition and were honest with them selves and with Jesus about their condition.
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Grace Through Humility
The one group of people that Jesus had harsh words for were the prominent religious leaders. The ones who were proud of their traditions and of their knowledge of and adherence to the law. They had missed it. No one is saved by the law. Not even in the Old Testament. Jesus had great grace and mercy to the worst of sinners who were humble, to those who knew their condition and were honest with them selves and with Jesus about their condition.
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A Diagnosis And Remedy For Self Righteousness
It is so easy to be blinded from our own self righteousness, especially in the Church today. This sermon is an awesome reminder that God chose what is low and despised in the world so that no one will be able to boast in the presence of God.
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The Prestege of the Incarnation
Jesus, fully man and fully God, humbled himself and became a servant. Obedient to the father even to death, he secured salvation for all who believe.
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What the Incarnation Models for Us
The incarnation of Jesus in the world reveals the father and accomplishes the redemption that initiates sonship. But that isn't all. It also models for us a life of humility and sacrifice.
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Unwrapping the Mystery of the Manger
Pastor Larry unwraps the mystery of God becoming man by showing us how Jesus emptied Himself to become just like us and why Jesus humbled himself to die for all of us.
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The King Who Would Be Boy
For unto us a child is born! the Christ-like attitude gives up its rightful position, serves others, and always obeys God.
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Pride or Heroics on the Narrow Road
The Apostle Paul admonishes the Galatians and us in some practical ways that we can love each other. If we see someone stuck in a sin we are to restore them with gentleness and not with a proud attitude, because we are capable of committing the same sin. We should not be envious of each other or try to make ourselves look good by comparing ourselves to others, but instead we should both live up to our own responsibilities and lovingly carry the burdens of those around us. We should also persevere in doing good, not giving up early because it gets hard or getting distracted from the task at hand but remembering that we will harvest what we plant and pressing on to complete the works that God has called us to do.
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The Humility of Rejoicing
Selected Scriptures On this Second Sunday of Advent we pay particular attention to the great humility displayed in the birth of the Savior. Born in an obscure village, in a cave used to house animals, Jesus the Great King was certainly not given the reception He deserved. And we learn from this that, in God's Kingdom, humility always precedes honor. We also learn that, when God dwells in the midst of humility, the humble becomes honored and exalted.
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The Ultimate Example of Servanthood
Humility is necessary for unity in the body. Unity is necessary for the progress of the gospel. Mutual service, love, and humility make up a strong church ready to take on its culture with the gospel.
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Servanthood
We are called to follow in the example of Christ and live as humble servants in our actions, but even more fundamentally in our attitude and nature. Scripture reveals several essential qualities to a true servant; the servant 1) serves as unto the Lord; 2) serves sacrificially; 3) walks in humility; 4) serves diligently, working hard; and 5) serves faithfully.
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A Christ-Centered Gospel for A Me-Centered World
Do you relate to God on His terms (i.e. the gospel) or your terms (i.e. religion)? When we really get that a right relationship with God is only possible His way, that changes everything about how we relate to Him and to others.
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Supernatural Gentleness
The New Testament Greek word for "gentleness" implies the right use of power and authority; it is power under control. It may include mercy, meekness, humility, and patience, too. Just as God shows gentleness toward us, we must show gentleness toward others when it is appropriate. The message includes three Bible lessons about godly gentleness.
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Peter's Denials
From Peter's denials we learn four important lessons about remaining faithful to Jesus. If we want to remain faithful we must listen to Jesus, pray, humble ourselves and repent when we fall.
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