In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew's Gospel chapter 20. The parable tells the story of a man who hires workers at different times of the day, but pays them all the same wage. The preacher emphasizes the importance of the contract made between the owner and the workers, highlighting the fairness and integrity of the owner. The sermon also draws a parallel between this parable and the Christian service, emphasizing the need for humility and the equal opportunity for all believers to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

In this sermon, the speaker describes a scene where a man named Charlie is shown falling asleep while watching a film. The film depicts various events, including a countdown, a shot of the earth, and images of hunger and poverty. The sermon then shifts to a church planning session where the pastor is discussing ways to improve the church, but everyone is exhausted and falling asleep. The speaker uses this story to illustrate how people react when confronted with the light of truth, either by admitting their wrongdoings, avoiding the truth, or trying to resist it.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of truly living out the teachings of the Bible in our lives. They acknowledge that while it may be easy to say we count all things as dung for the sake of Christ, it is a challenge to actually live it out. The speaker emphasizes the need for repentance and a hunger for truth among young people. They also highlight the importance of unity and serving together as a demonstration of the power of Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging believers to be doers of the word and to prioritize spreading the gospel through various means such as prayer, giving, going, publishing, and preaching.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility and a broken spirit as key elements to receiving God's blessings. It discusses the dangers of arrogance and pride, highlighting the need for genuine repentance and humility before God. The speaker urges listeners to align their attitudes with God's principles and seek a humble heart to experience the immeasurable blessings of heaven.

This sermon delves into the life of King Uzziah from 2 Chronicles 26, highlighting his journey from seeking God and prospering to falling into pride and facing the consequences. It emphasizes the importance of staying humble, seeking God continually, and being open to correction and rebuke to avoid the pitfalls of pride and self-reliance. The examples of biblical figures like David, Christmas Evans, Hal Harris, and Anthony Norris Grove serve as cautionary tales of how success and compromise can lead to downfall when one strays from seeking God and His guidance.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's way rather than choosing our own way. It highlights the need for humility, honesty, and confession of personal sins to experience God's salvation and transformation. The message stresses the significance of understanding and following God's ways, which lead to blessings, peace, and a deeper relationship with Him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and serving others. He encourages the congregation to have a humble attitude and to be willing to serve, rather than just seeking to be served. The preacher references biblical passages, such as Deuteronomy 17-18 and James 1-21, to support his message on humility and receiving the word of God with humility. He also highlights the dangers of arrogance, laziness, lying, and not dealing with sin, as these behaviors are connected to pride and hinder humility.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing our pride and self-love. He explains that our pride often leads us to redefine sin and resist repentance. The remedy for our pride is found in the meek and lowly Jesus, who exemplifies humility. The preacher argues that humility is not weak or cowardly, but rather it empowers us to love, serve, and demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit. He warns that our culture promotes pride and self-absorption, and Satan seeks to keep us trapped in these destructive mindsets.

Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of being 'poor in spirit,' illustrating this through a story of a boy who learns to pray amidst peer pressure at a boarding school. He contrasts the humility and emptiness required to truly follow Christ with the pride and self-sufficiency prevalent in society. Ravenhill argues that true poverty of spirit leads to a deeper relationship with God and the realization that we are nothing without Him. He encourages believers to embrace their dependence on God, as this is the pathway to receiving the kingdom of heaven.

Shane Idleman emphasizes the transformative power of brokenness in his sermon 'Hope for the Hurting, Broken Yet Unbreakable.' He calls for a deep hunger for God's presence, urging the church to move beyond complacency and seek genuine revival through prayer, humility, and desperation. Drawing from Isaiah 64, he highlights that God is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, encouraging believers to embrace their brokenness as a pathway to spiritual renewal and empowerment. Idleman shares his personal journey of brokenness and restoration, illustrating how God uses our struggles to mold us into vessels for His glory. Ultimately, he challenges the congregation to cry out for God to rend the heavens and awaken His church.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the principle that true exaltation comes through humility, as demonstrated by Jesus during a dinner at a Pharisee's house. Observing the guests vying for places of honor, Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. He illustrates this with the story of Nebuchadnezzar, who learned the hard way about pride and its consequences. Smith encourages believers to seek humility in their actions, reminding them that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Ultimately, the way up is down, and true honor comes from serving others rather than seeking personal glory.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound blessing of being 'poor in spirit,' which refers to those who are humble, broken, and aware of their spiritual needs and unworthiness. He explains that true humility leads individuals to recognize their inability to save themselves and their dependence on God's grace, righteousness, and support. The poor in spirit are those who willingly accept their lowly condition and seek refuge in God's mercy and strength. This state of humility opens the door to the kingdom of heaven, as it aligns one's heart with God's will and grace.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of humility in recognizing that our own righteousness is inadequate and worthless compared to the righteousness of Christ. He cites the Apostle Paul, who declares his desire to be found in Christ, devoid of personal righteousness. Brooks argues that true humility is demonstrated by discarding our own righteousness and fully relying on Christ's perfect righteousness. He warns against the pride that can accompany religious activities, urging believers to see their own efforts as insufficient. Ultimately, a humble soul acknowledges that all righteousness comes from Christ alone, symbolized by the twenty-four elders casting their crowns before Him.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God's glorious presence dwells in both the highest heavens and the lowest hearts, highlighting the importance of humility in experiencing God's presence. He asserts that humble souls are the ones who truly recognize their need for God, cherish His presence, and long for a deeper relationship with Him. Brooks encourages believers to walk humbly with God, as it is the humble who are favored by Him and who will experience His comfort in times of trouble. The sermon underscores that true greatness in God's eyes comes from being lowly in spirit, and that only those who are contrite can fully enjoy the divine presence.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound humility of Jesus, urging believers to learn from His example of meekness and servanthood. He highlights that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found in serving others, as Jesus demonstrated through His life and teachings. Murray points out that humility is the key to receiving God's blessings and that self-abasement leads to exaltation in God's eyes. He calls for a deep desire for humility among Christians, reminding them that true nobility lies in becoming servants to one another. Ultimately, Murray encourages believers to seek a heart filled with humility, as it opens the way for Christ's presence and power in their lives.

Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound connection between humility and exaltation, teaching that true humility is essential for spiritual growth and closeness to God. He explains that while we are commanded to humble ourselves, the act of exaltation is God's work, and it is through our submission that we receive His grace. Murray encourages believers to recognize their pride and to persistently seek humility, as it is the foundation of a blessed Christian life. He illustrates that the exaltation promised by God is not about external rewards but about a deeper indwelling of His presence. Ultimately, he calls for a life marked by humility, which allows us to fully experience God's glory and grace.

E.M. Bounds emphasizes the vital connection between prayer and humility, illustrating that true humility involves a low self-estimate and a focus on God rather than self. He contrasts the self-righteous Pharisee, who is consumed by pride and self-praise, with the humble publican, who acknowledges his sinfulness and pleads for God's mercy. Bounds asserts that humility is essential for effective prayer, as it opens the gates to God's grace and allows believers to approach Him with sincerity and self-deprecation. He concludes that humility is not merely the absence of pride but a profound quality that energizes prayer and reflects the character of Christ. The sermon calls for believers to embody humility in their prayer lives to draw closer to God.

Harris Franklin Rall preaches about Jesus' compassionate ministry towards sinners, including tax collectors and immoral individuals, who were often marginalized and despised by society. Jesus' focus was on forgiveness, healing, and restoring hope to those who were considered outcasts. He challenged the religious leaders of the time by showing that God's love extends to all, regardless of their past disobedience or societal status. Jesus' ministry to the poor and suffering laid the foundation for Christian education, philanthropy, and missions, emphasizing the importance of serving others with humility and compassion.

Zac Poonen preaches on the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee, emphasizing that the tax collector was justified by God because of his humility, unlike the Pharisee who exalted himself. Poonen highlights the danger of exalting ourselves over others, whether through talents, relationships, or testimonies, as it goes against God's principle of humility. He urges believers to be sensitive to how their actions and words may affect others, reminding them that God only justifies the humble.

Charles Finney emphasizes the profound spiritual truth that those who are 'poor in spirit' are blessed, as they recognize their own spiritual poverty and utter dependence on God's grace. He explains that being poor in spirit involves a deep awareness of one's guilt, helplessness, and the need for Christ as the sole source of salvation. Finney argues that this state of humility prepares individuals to receive the kingdom of heaven and experience true spiritual richness. He highlights that the journey to this realization is often painful but ultimately leads to a deeper faith and reliance on Christ. The sermon encourages believers to embrace their spiritual poverty as a pathway to true blessing and communion with God.

John Chrysostom preaches on the genealogy of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the mystery and significance behind tracing Joseph's genealogy and the Virgin Mary's betrothal to him, highlighting the divine purpose of concealing Christ's virgin birth from the Jews. He delves into the importance of humility, urging believers to forget their good deeds and avoid seeking recognition, but rather to focus on virtuous actions without pride. Chrysostom uses biblical examples like David's humility and self-restraint to illustrate the power of a contrite heart and the blessings of lowliness before God.

Bernard Fell preaches on the parable of the proud Pharisee and the humble Publican in Luke 18:14, emphasizing the importance of humility before God. He contrasts the self-righteousness of the Pharisee with the repentant heart of the Publican, showing that true justification comes from a contrite spirit. God exalts those who humble themselves before Him, while He abases the proud in heart and ways, revealing that our true nature is seen clearly in God's sight.

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the profound example of humility and exaltation demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who humbly surrendered to the Father's will, leading to the ultimate exaltation where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Through Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, salvation was secured for humanity, and God exalted Him above all names, raising Him victoriously from the dead and seating Him at the Father's right hand. Those who humbly bow and confess Jesus now will be exalted into heavenly realms and eventually share in His eternal exaltation, while those who resist will be separated from Him forever.

The preacher delves into the meaning of humility, emphasizing the importance of humbling oneself in the presence of the Lord. He explains that true humility involves recognizing our unworthiness and allowing God to work in us, bringing us to a lower position. The preacher highlights various biblical examples of humility, such as Isaiah, Job, and the apostle John, who were profoundly impacted by encountering God's glory. He stresses that humility is a response to understanding God's greatness and our own sinfulness, leading to a genuine realization of our need for God's grace and exaltation.

George Warnock delves into the significance of applying the blood of the Passover lamb with hyssop, emphasizing that no one is excluded from God's grace regardless of their shortcomings or background. He explains the three-fold connotation of redemption in the New Testament, highlighting that true freedom comes from becoming obedient servants of the One who purchased and set us free. Warnock stresses the eternal significance of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice and the continual availability of His blood for repentance, humility, and contrition.