Godly Humility

Adrian Rogers preaches about Jacob's wrestling match with God, highlighting how God brought Jacob to a place of utter brokenness and dependence, where he finally surrendered and received God's blessing. Through this encounter, Jacob's name was changed to Israel, signifying his transformation from a

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding spiritual poverty, focusing on the concept of being poor in spirit as the key to true blessedness and fulfillment in the Christian life. Drawing insights from the Beatitudes and the encounter of Isaiah and Job with God, the speaker highlights th

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the transformation of Nebuchadnezzar from pride to humility, showcasing God's opposition to pride and grace for humility. Despite being driven into the fields to live as an animal due to his pride, Nebuchadnezzar's understanding returned when he lifted his eyes to heaven, le

This sermon emphasizes the dangers of self-confidence, highlighting the need to trust in God's guidance and not lean on our own understanding. It explores how self-confidence can lead to prayerlessness, following personal reasoning over God's counsel, presumption, practical consequences, and persona

This sermon emphasizes the need to find strength in God, especially in times of trials and challenges. It highlights the importance of surrendering our own strength and relying on the supernatural strength that God provides. The speaker shares personal experiences of despair and the realization that

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being open to correction and guidance from God. It highlights the need to have a tender heart, to be willing to change course, and to align with God's will. The speaker shares personal experiences and challenges the congregation to examine their lives, relati

This sermon delves into the Judas factor in ministry, highlighting the danger of pursuing personal agendas over God's will, the importance of servanthood, and the need for self-examination to ensure alignment with God's heart. It emphasizes the significance of yielding to God's plans and finding pea

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of resting in God's ability to do His work without the need for excessive promotion or striving. He contrasts the constant effort required to attain and maintain worldly goals with the peace that comes from trusting in God's provision. The preac

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the need for a large military budget to close the gap between Russia's power and that of the United States. He emphasizes the importance of truth and knowledge, stating that sinning against knowledge is worse than sinning in ignorance. The speaker also reference

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 lis

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the tragic relationship between Saul and Samuel. Despite being mentored and anointed by Samuel, Saul never reconciled with him. Saul tries to excuse his sin and blame it on the people, justifying one sin with another. Samuel confronts Saul and tells him that Go

This sermon by David Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of surviving the anointing in ministry. He highlights the need for absolute dependency upon God, using examples from the Bible of individuals who started well but failed due to lack of dependency on God. The message stresses the significance o

David Servant preaches about Paul's struggle to win back the hearts of the Corinthian believers from false apostles, highlighting Paul's humility despite receiving heavenly revelations and a 'thorn in the flesh' to prevent pride. The 'thorn in the flesh' was not sickness but an angel of Satan tormen

James Bourne preaches about the spiritual journey of facing deep inner struggles and the process of God breaking down our pride and revealing our hidden sins, leading to a place of desolation and spiritual mourning. He emphasizes the necessity of enduring the refining fire of God's judgment, acknowl

This sermon emphasizes the danger of worshiping man-made methods and techniques over giving God all the glory and honor. It draws parallels from the book of Habakkuk where the Babylonians, despite being used by God, were arrogant and praised their own tools. The message urges listeners to rely solel

This sermon delves into the tragic story of Samson from Judges 16, highlighting how he lost everything due to being dominated by lust and a vengeful spirit. Samson's life serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of playing with sin and not realizing when the Lord's presence departs. The se

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the Bible where Joab speaks to his brother about teamwork in battle. The speaker identifies six principles for successful team ministry: humility, diversification, mutual helpfulness, strength, benefit to God's people, and surrender to God's sov

This sermon emphasizes the concept of embracing weaknesses and challenges as opportunities for God's power to be manifested in our lives. It discusses how God's ways often involve allowing difficulties to reveal our need for His strength, leading to a deeper reliance on Him. The speaker highlights t

Richard E. Bieber preaches about the importance of seeking power not for self-glorification but to serve others in need, drawing parallels to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. He emphasizes that true power from God comes when we humbly seek to minister to the lost, the poor, and the oppressed

John Chrysostom preaches on the events surrounding Peter's miraculous escape from prison and Herod's subsequent downfall, highlighting the consequences of arrogance and the importance of giving glory to God. He emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit in guiding and appointing Barnabas and Saul for t

John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of seeking worldly glory and the importance of focusing on God's approval rather than the applause of others. He emphasizes the detrimental effects of vainglory, which blinds individuals to truth, leads to dishonor, and causes them to prioritize the opinion

John Chrysostom preaches on Paul's letter to Philemon, highlighting Paul's humility and strategic approach in addressing Philemon as a beloved fellow-laborer, appealing for mercy towards a servant. Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, mercy, and humility, urging listeners to imitate

W.R. Inge delves into the concept of union with God, emphasizing the need to align our will with the eternal Will of God, allowing our created will to merge seamlessly with His. He highlights that religious practices, words, or works alone cannot achieve this union; instead, we must surrender all th

This sermon emphasizes the importance of receiving God's discipline and rebuke as a means to partake in His holiness. It contrasts self-manufactured holiness, which can lead to pride, with God's holiness, which is marked by humility. The examples of Mary anointing Jesus and Peter's response to rebuk

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility and coming to a place of being a 'nobody' in our own eyes, following the example of Jesus who humbled himself to the point of death on the cross. It highlights the need to recognize our weakness, rely on God's grace, and flee from sin, idolatry, immo

Zac Poonen reflects on the rise and fall of Saul, a man chosen by God to be king over Israel. Saul started as a humble and ordinary man, faithful in his work, wise, respectful of God's servants, and humble in his opinion of himself. Despite having many good qualities, Saul lost his connection with G

This sermon emphasizes how God's ways are different from ours, showcasing examples of prayers answered in unexpected ways to teach humility, obedience, and reliance on God. It discusses the importance of being witnesses not just to the world but also to Satan, highlighting the need for humility and