Meekness in Christian preaching is the humble and gentle submission to God's will, often portrayed as strength under control rather than weakness. Illustrations commonly use images of calmness amidst adversity or gentle responses to provocation, reflecting Christ's example (Matthew 11:29). This virtue emphasizes quiet endurance and a soft spirit in the face of hardship (Galatians 5:23).
Meekness is shown as responding gently to harsh questions or situations.
A missionary in Jamaica once asked the question of a black boy when examining the school upon this verse, "Who are the meek?" The boy answered, "Those who give soft answers to rough questions."
Sermon in Old Testament Heroes Series. Moses.
Exodus 3:1-6,10-15
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MOSES: IT'S NOT WHAT YOU HAVE, BUT WHO YOU KNOW
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I. What it would be like to be Charleton Heston.
II. Moses as Anti-Hero.
A. He is a reluctant leader. 4:1
B. He is inarticulate. 4:10
C. He is sinful, proud, impatience, and disobedience. Num 20:8-12
D. He is meek, and gives all the glory to God. Num 12:3
III. Key events in Moses' life.
A. His birth (basket in bullrushes).
B. Conflict: He is a man of action and champion of oppressed people.
C. God calls and equips him at Sinai. 3:1-6ff
D. God's lesson at bitter waters of Marah. 15:26
E. Second encounter with God at Sinai. 33:15-23
F. Rebellion of Miriam and Aaron. Num 12
G. Mount Pisgah. Deut 34:1-4
IV. Moses as our example.
A. Many people are painfully aware of their shortcomings.
B. Handicaps are no hindrance - to God.
C. Anyone can know God.
Series on the Psalms. Psalm 37:1-40
LOTS OF ROTTEN PEOPLE OUT THERE
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I. Does godly living pay off?
II. A psalm with a lot of wisdom.
A. Beautifully structured.
B. Jesus may have been influenced by this psalm.
III. The quiet spirit.
A. Don't fret.
B. Look ahead, look up, look to what you can change.
IV. God will give us what we need. 37:12-26
A. Persecuted, not forsaken. 37:12-15
B. Having nothing, possessing all. 37:16-20,25
C. Making many rich. 37:21,26
D. Cast down, not destroyed. 37:23-24
V. Keep the long view. 37:27-40
A. Do good - don't fight enemy with his own weapons. 37:27
B. Trust God's justice.
C. Promise: there is a solid future for person of peace.
D. A calm conclusion. 37:39-40
Sermon in Beatitudes series. Psalm 37:7-11 & Matthew 5:5
WHO GETS THE DIRT?
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I. What would YOUR neighborhood say?
II. What exactly is meekness?
A. Greek word is "praus," meaning humble, gentle, disciplined.
B. The Bible portrays it as a trusting attitude before God.
III. Meekness ain't easy.
A. Similarity with poverty of spirit.
B. Who gets to see your "poverty"?
IV. The reward is nice.
A. The meek inherit the earth.
B. It is a future promise.
V. The meekest guy in the Bible.
A. Jesus of course fits the bill. Matthew 11:29
B. Moses was humble, too. Numbers 12:3
VI. How do you measure up?
A. Give yourself an inventory.
B. Meek people have the heart of a servant. Phil 2:3-7
C. Only Christ can produce genuine meekness in us.
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