Sermons on Naaman's Humbling: showing 46-60 of 35,591

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Confessions Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 8, 2006

Humility is key to bringing about or being part of spiritual change.

***Open with modern day Noah movie clip*** Listen to that last line again. “The creator, from Adam to Noah to now, is still scouring the earth looking for one man or one woman that can actually see past their own nose, to see a world that is in desperate need and do something about it!” From ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Humble Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

There seems to be a test for everything. Disease, knowledge, IQ. What’s your HQ (humility quotient)? In Paul’s introduction to the Roman believers he shows humility in his spiritual service. (Read verse) Paul did not have solely a one-way blessing in mind

A Humble Spirit There seems to be a test for everything. Disease, knowledge, IQ. What’s your HQ (humility quotient)? In Paul’s introduction to the Roman believers he shows humility in his spiritual service. (Read verse) Paul did not have solely a one-way blessing in mind. Although highly gifted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble King Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Palm Sunday

[from Christianity Today] Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Test your knowledge of that day’s events, recorded in all four Gospels, with these true or false statements. 1. According to the Gospels, the people waved palm branches when Jesus rode into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Walk Humbly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 24, 2009

When we walk humbly with God, our life will demonstrate the characteristics that are evident in God himself. The evidence of our walk will be witnessed in our acts of kindness, mercy, compassion, justice and the like.

The moderator of a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia, gave J. Hudson Taylor a flattering introduction. When the founder of the China Inland Mission stepped into the pulpit, he quietly said, “Dear friends, I am a little servant of an illustrious Master,” The late A. W. Tozer was once ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Servant Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

It seems in the birth of Christ that God took humility to a whole other level. From the outset, God seems to be saying humility is more than an attitude; it is a way of life. One of the first identities we find in the birth of Christ is ultimate humility

Humble Servant Luke 2:1-7 We’re starting a series today called “Born Identity,” where we will consider the identity of the Christ child as he entered the world. Today’s message on humility may be the most difficult message. I’ve had to do a lot of research for this sermon and two of the books I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Humble

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 12, 2007

A sermon about why we are called to be humble and how we can be humble in our lives.

How To Live A Life Of Humbleness 1John 2:6 Prayer Introduction A. Many people today have the wrong attitude about the word humble. B. They think that being humble equates with being weak. But to be humble often takes more mores strength and physical strength than reaction. C. They wrongly seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Learn Humbly Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2008

The 5th message in the One Month To Live Series. (This was a really tough message to write, but God really taught me some cool stuff).

Learn Humbly One Month To Live (week four) 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Humble Perseverance

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 18, 2009

how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society.

Title: Humble Perseverance Introduction: Today we are looking at two parables in Luke 18. These two parables teach us how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society. a. The purpose of the first parable is given to us; to show us that we should always pray and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Humbly Exalted

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 29, 2005

This sermon speaks to the encouragement of Jesus to live a life of humility which in the presence of God raises us above the norm and exalts our name.

Humbly Exalted – Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texas, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t nothin. On my ranch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

Meekness is not laziness or lack of desire or passion, weakness, niceness, or being easy going. Restrained might be another good word for it. Humility or biblical meekness has incredible power because it allows God to work. Pride gets in the way and it be

Have you ever heard of the "Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls"? When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." The Doormats have an official insignia—a yellow caution light. Their official motto is: "The meek shall inherit the earth, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness.

I. Jesus goes up to the mount and gives the greatest sermon ever preached. A. And the words He gives are counter revolutionary. B. In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness. II. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. A. To their way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed