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  • Humility

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.

    Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of forgiveness. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself. To humble oneself before God in repentance is mandatory ...read more

  • Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 24,707 views

    Pride is more than bragging... it’s seeing ourselves in God’s spot.

    SE111702 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3. Humility INTRO: I’M NOT GOD Vince Lombardi - one of the greatest coaches in NFL history - apparently had an large ego. One day he came home to bed after a great win but wife was already asleep. When his feet touched her legs she said, God, your feet are ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 14,479 views

    Looking at the example of Jesus to see why humility is vital in our Christian lives.

    Humility Have you ever wondered what role you have as a Christian? This morning we are going to look at one aspect of that role, it is a role each of us has, and its vital for seeing people get to heaven. Intro: In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,898 views

    “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” Matt. 23:11-12.

    Theme: Humility Text: Mal. 1:14, 2:8-10; 1 Thess. 2:7-9, 13; Matt. 23:1-12 God has a divine plan for each person’s life. This plan, however, can only be fulfilled when one totally depends on God and this is only possible when one lives a life of humility. It is humility that allows us to ...read more

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  • Humility

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Jun 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,959 views

    The Western meaning of humility derives from the usage of the Hebrew speaking Jews, Latin speaking Romans and the Greeks, in particular Greek speaking Christians of the first century. In all three languages the word used to describe humility means "low", as in low to the ground: the ...read more

  • Humility?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    HUMILITY? Dr. Harry Ironside was once convicted about his lack of humility. A friend recommended as a remedy, that he march through the streets of Chicago wearing a sandwich board, shouting the scripture verses on the board for all to hear. Dr. Ironside agreed to this venture and when he returned ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,233 views

    “None are as empty as those who are full of themselves.” - Benjamin Whichcote Have you ever met a prideful, arrogant person? Prideful people are always telling you about themselves, their accomplishments, and how smart and wonderful they are. Then they look at you to continue the conversation ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
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     | 8,941 views

    William Carey, often referred to as the father of the modern missionary movement. He was a brilliant man but came from a very humble beginning. In his early manhood, he worked as a cobbler, a shoe repairman. At a dinner party one evening a man said to Carey, “I understand, Mister Carey that you ...read more

  • Humility Gate

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    HUMILITY GATE Someone said that there is a church in Palestine where the door is so low that one must stoop to enter. This was to prevent medieval raiders from riding their horses into the church to disrupt the service. The door is called, ...read more

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