This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and highlights the struggle with pride as a hindrance to humility. The speaker shares personal experiences and practical steps to weaken pride and cultivate humility, focusing on the need to acknowledge dependence on God, express gratitude, practice spiritual disciplines, and transfer glory to God daily. The sermon concludes with a call to prepare for being replaced, recognize relative unimportance, and play golf as a means to accelerate humility.

In this sermon, the speaker expresses his concern about the lack of readiness in the American church for judgment. He emphasizes the need for true change and transformation, rather than just attending conferences without any lasting impact. The speaker discusses the issue of pride and how it hinders obedience to God's word and a genuine relationship with Him. He also highlights the importance of waiting on God and seeking Him diligently, as well as the need to discern false prophets by their fruits. The speaker shares personal experiences and encourages a passionate and grateful worship of God.

This sermon emphasizes the danger of falling away from the faith by being deceived by spirits, highlighting the importance of humility and a pure heart in understanding divine wisdom. The speaker warns against relying solely on human intelligence when approaching the Scriptures, stressing the need for humility and dependence on God's teaching to avoid self-deception and falling prey to deceitful spirits.

This sermon emphasizes God's choice of the foolish and weak things of the world to confound the wise, highlighting the importance of humility, honesty, and dependency on God. It challenges the worldly concept of upward mobility and calls for a genuine surrender to God's wisdom and guidance, acknowledging our own foolishness and weaknesses. The message encourages a deep desire for God's enduring plans to be fulfilled in our lives, leading to true satisfaction and reliance on God's mysterious ways.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of staying rooted in the truth of God's Word, highlighting the reliability of the Bible through manuscript evidence, archaeological findings, and expert scrutiny. It addresses the dangers of drifting from truth and the significance of recognizing the transformative power of the Bible in contrast to mere reformation. The sermon also warns against pride and self-reliance, urging humility and dependence on God to avoid spiritual downfall.

This sermon emphasizes how God can use your past, highlighting the importance of surrendering past mistakes and regrets to Him. It discusses the need to focus on God's redirection through difficult times, the power of repentance, and the significance of knowing and applying biblical truths in our lives. The message encourages casting our cares upon God, seeking His help, and pressing forward towards the goal of knowing Christ more deeply.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the certainty of God's guidance for His children. He highlights that God is revealed as a shepherd and a father in the Bible, guiding His people to fulfill specific purposes. The preacher also discusses the importance of discerning the gifts and abilities given by the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to be busy and active in their faith, as God often guides those who are actively serving Him. The sermon concludes with a promise to provide seven particular principles for discerning God's guidance.

Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of meekness in the Christian life, drawing parallels between biblical figures like Moses and David to illustrate how a soft heart is essential for receiving God's promises. He warns against untethered ambition, which can lead to spiritual destruction, and highlights that true leadership in the kingdom of God is characterized by humility and a willingness to serve others. Koulianos encourages believers to embrace trials as opportunities for character development, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God and the fulfillment of His promises. He concludes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to cultivate meekness within the hearts of the congregation.

Shane Idleman discusses how the Lord leads us, drawing parallels between the American Revolution and our spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of worship, humility, and thankfulness in aligning our hearts with God's will, as well as the necessity of prayer and the guidance of Scripture. Idleman highlights that while God is sovereign, our choices matter, and we must be willing to follow Him, remove distractions, and trust in His timing. He also warns against the dangers of pride and nationalism, reminding us that our hope should be in Christ, not in our country. Ultimately, he encourages believers to seek God's direction through worship, prayer, and the Word, while being open to His leading through circumstances and closed doors.

A.W. Pink expounds on the third Beatitude, 'Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth,' emphasizing that meekness is synonymous with humility. He illustrates this by referencing biblical figures like Moses, who exemplified true humility by choosing God's path over worldly honors. Pink argues that meekness is essential for receiving God's guidance and blessings, as it reflects a spirit of lowliness and dependence on divine mercy. He also highlights that true meekness is not weakness but a strength that stands firm in faith and righteousness. Ultimately, the meek are promised both present contentment and future inheritance in God's kingdom.

John Newton emphasizes the importance of having an humble, dependent spirit, renouncing our own wills, and surrendering ourselves to God's disposal without reservation. He highlights that our outward circumstances cannot hinder or help us in our walk with God, as it is His presence and guidance that truly lead us forward. Newton encourages fighting against a murmuring spirit, being thankful for God's blessings, and finding peace and safety in trusting in Jesus as our complete Savior. He concludes with a prayer for the congregation's joy, peace, and safe return.

Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the disciples' experience with Jesus during a storm, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's care and guidance even in the midst of trials. The story of Peter walking on water with Jesus serves as a lesson on the dangers of self-confidence and the need for humility and faith in Christ. Reflecting on past experiences and learning from mistakes can help us avoid falling into deeper sins and strengthen our reliance on God's mercy and grace in times of trouble.

Denis Lyle preaches about the destructive emotion of frustration, likening it to a conflict that causes anger and disappointment. He delves into the concept of spiritual detours, comparing it to feeling lost and making no progress, drawing parallels to the Children of Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Lyle discusses the 'Discipline of Detour,' emphasizing God's guidance, goal, and grace in leading His people through indirect paths for their spiritual growth and development.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of feeding on God's Word with faith, obedience, and humility. He explains that true faith comes from hearing the Scriptures, which serve to purify and instruct believers. Tozer illustrates that safety from spiritual dangers comes not just from knowing the Word but from obeying it, much like a driver must follow road signs. He also highlights the connection between humility and understanding truth, asserting that only the meek can be guided by God. Ultimately, pride leads to straying from the truth, while humility opens the door to divine guidance.

Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and happiness in the Lord's salvation, emphasizing the importance of having a heart filled with grace, a voice of joy, and a shining face to reflect God's love. She encourages believers to show love and compassion to others, helping them along the way with cheerfulness and heavenly mirth, brightening their steps on earth. Tileston reminds that those who love God are surrounded by gladness, experiencing a Father's love in every moment that cannot be taken away by worldly troubles. She concludes by highlighting the responsibility of using our own happiness as a talent to make others' lives happy until the return of the Master.

Thomas Reade preaches on the importance of meekness, highlighting the value of a meek and quiet spirit in the sight of God, contrasting it with the sinful nature of easily losing this precious ornament when faced with opposition. He emphasizes that true happiness comes from overcoming cross tempers and embracing the virtues of meekness, humility, love, and purity that form the Christian character, reflecting the image of the Savior. Reade warns against the dangers of pride, uncharitableness, and contentious behavior, urging believers to walk circumspectly, guard against temptation, and seek a meek and quiet spirit as a beautiful ornament of the soul.

William Graham Scroggie emphasizes the importance of God's guidance in knowing our duty, highlighting that neglecting the Bible leads to ignorance of the Divine will. He stresses that the Scriptures hold the highest revelation of truth, and it is crucial to seek and obey God's will with a glad and trustful heart. Scroggie reminds the listeners that God promises to guide the meek in judgment and teach His way, but it requires obedience, prayer, dependence, and trust on our part to continuously receive His guidance.

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of seeking honest solutions to our problems by turning to the Word of God rather than seeking mere audience for our grievances and excuses. She highlights the need to approach God's Word with a willingness to obey, as it provides refuge for the honest and humble heart, while causing dismay to those who do evil. Elliot challenges listeners to honestly seek the direct answers found in Scripture, even when it may require humility and self-examination.

George Fox preaches to captives in Algiers, urging them to know and do God's will in humility and fear, living lives that preach godliness and righteousness to all, including Turks, Moors, and Jews. He emphasizes the universal enlightenment by Christ's light and grace, calling all to come to the grace of God in their hearts for salvation and to worship Him in spirit and truth. Fox warns against resisting the truth and rebelling against the spirit, highlighting the need to endure in God's grace and truth for salvation.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit's illumination in understanding truth, identifying four causes of religious confusion: misunderstanding of truth, lack of love, unbelief, and nonobedience. He asserts that wisdom and love are intertwined, and only the humble and loving heart can truly grasp the mysteries of Christian truth as revealed in Scripture. Without the Spirit's enlightenment, the complexities of faith remain elusive, leading to confusion among those who approach theology without love. Tozer illustrates that while theologians may struggle to piece together doctrine, a loving mind receives immediate understanding through the Spirit's guidance.

Thomas a Kempis emphasizes the importance of not being troubled by others' opinions or actions towards us, but rather focusing on having God with us in all we do. He encourages maintaining a clear conscience as God's protection surpasses any harm intended by man. Suffering in silence leads to experiencing God's help, as He knows the perfect time and way to deliver us. Humility is key, as acknowledging our faults and accepting rebuke leads to greater humility, making it easier to reconcile with others. God protects, loves, and consoles the humble, bestowing grace and revealing His secrets to them, inviting them to find peace and solace in Him.

John Newton expresses gratitude for the opportunity to preach the Gospel and the privilege of serving a people who value it. He emphasizes the importance of humility, dependence on God, and speaking the Word with simplicity and sincerity. Newton acknowledges the need for a humble heart and a focus on the worth of souls when delivering a message, highlighting that true effectiveness comes from a broken discourse delivered in the presence of God. He encourages the preacher to trust in the Lord, remain humble, and rely on His grace and wisdom for true exaltation.

Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of humility, godly submission, and learning from the examples of great men who have gone before us. He encourages the practice of peace and turning to the Father, the Creator of the universe, to receive His abundant gifts and blessings. Clement urges his listeners to contemplate God's long-suffering will, His lack of wrath towards His creation, and to seek understanding and soulful connection with Him.

William Edwin Boardman preaches about the importance of seeking the way to God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing that Christ is the way to justification, sanctification, and glorification. Trusting in Christ and obeying His commands and promises is the means to find the way. The sermon highlights the struggles and failures of individuals who try to find the way through their own efforts, whether by seeking guidance from books, taking bold stands for truth, or relying on works or rituals for sanctification. Ultimately, the key is to humbly seek the Lord, ask for His guidance, and trust in Jesus alone for salvation and sanctification.

Thomas a Kempis preaches about the importance of faith, humility, and sincere devotion when approaching the Sacrament, warning against excessive curiosity and vain examination that can lead to doubt. He emphasizes the need to trust in God's power and not rely solely on human understanding, urging believers to submit to God with humble reason and sincere faith. Kempis highlights the significance of simplicity, obedience to God's commandments, and the avoidance of unnecessary disputes that can hinder one's devotion. He encourages believers to resist the temptations of the enemy, to believe in the words of God and His saints, and to approach the Sacrament with unwavering faith and reverence.