Resources on humility

Topical Study on Humility "A species of wisdom, humility is the glad readiness to see God as our superior and other human beings as peers, equals, fellow-travelers and, especially, as brothers and sisters for whom Jesus Christ was willing to die" (Robert C. Roberts, {{Spiritual Emotions}}, Eerdmans, 2007, pp. 78-93).

Humility the Friend of Prayer Sermon (Complete) by Charles H Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/humility-the-friend-of-prayer Sermon (Complete) by Charles H Spurgeon Topics: Humility , Prayer , Mercy , God Source: The Spurgeon Center Humility is the appropriate attitude for one who seeks God in prayer. In this sermon, Charles Spurgeon uses Jacob as an example of what is needed to pray.

Humility Sermon (Complete) by Charles H Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/humility Sermon (Complete) by Charles H Spurgeon Topics: Humility , Pride , C. H. Spurgeon , Ministry Source: The Spurgeon Center With Paul as his example from Acts 20:19, C.H. Spurgeon urges all, especially ministers, to serve the Lord will all humility, "emptying ourselves" as Jesus emptied himself of all his glory in order to save us....

Humility Sermon (Complete) by James Butler http://commons.ptsem.edu/id/01434 Sermon (Complete) by James Butler Topics: Humility , Worship , Unity Source: Theological Commons (Princeton Theological Seminary) James Butler preaches on humility in Philippians 2:1-13. He notes first that humility is not an attitude but an action, and second, that humility is a debasement, a taking up of one's cross.

Humility and Humiliation Sermon (Complete) by Arthur Landwehr http://collections.carli.illinois.edu:80/cdm/ref/collection/uni_sermons/id/1760 Sermon (Complete) by Arthur Landwehr Topics: Humility , Society , Jesus Source: Arthur Landwehr Sermon Collection A sermon on Mark 1:40-45 from the Arthur Landwehr Sermon Collection. What does it mean to be outcast? With humility, Jesus touched the "untouchable" outcasts of society. How shall we do likewise?

Humility, Discipleship and Sinners Sermon (Complete) by Mitchell Athanasius Brown https://www.hprweb.com/2019/08/homilies-for-september-2019/ Sermon (Complete) by Mitchell Athanasius Brown Topics: Humility , Lazarus , Discipleship Source: Homiletic and Pastoral Review Mitchell Athanasius Brown offers five Catholic homilies on humility (Luke 14:1, 7-14), discipleship (Luke 14:25-33), sinners (1 Timothy 1:12-17), two paths (Luke 15:1-32), and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).

Humility Drama by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/scripture-litany-humility.html Drama by Christine Longhurst Topics: Humility , Honor , Gospel , Pharisees Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents Katherine Hawker's litany of gospel passages on humility: Matthew 18:1-3, 23:1-12; Luke 14:7-10, 18:9-14. Refrain: "For every one who exalts themselves will be humbled, and they who humble themselves will be exalted."

Humility that is Heard In Heaven: The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee Commentary/Exegesis by Edith M. Humphrey https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/alampfortoday/2017/02/03/humility-heard-heaven-sunday-publican-pharisee/ Commentary/Exegesis by Edith M. Humphrey Topics: Humility , Pharisees , Liturgy Source: Ancient Faith Blog Edith Humphrey offers a biblical introduction to the Scripture for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee in the Orthodox Church liturgy with particular emphasis on humility.

Humility Sermon Illustration by Frederick Buechner http://day1.org/5253-weekly_sermon_illustration_humility Sermon Illustration by Frederick Buechner Topics: Humility , Parables , Illustration Source: Day1 Frederick Buechner offers an illustration of humility in response to Jesus' parable in Luke 14:7-11.

Justice, Humility, and Peace Communion Liturgy Element of Worship by Thom M. Shuman https://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2021/01/liturgy-with-communion-for-january-31.html Element of Worship by Thom M. Shuman Topics: Humility , Liturgy , Justice , Peace Source: Lectionary Liturgies Liturgy with Communion on themes of justice, humility, and peace, including Call to Worship, Prayer of the Day, Rite of Forgiveness (Call, Prayer and Assurance), Prayer of Dedication/Offering, Great Prayer of Thanksgiving/Eucharistic Prayer, and Sending.

Humility is a Weapon Devotional https://www.epriest.com/reflections/view/162 Devotional Topics: Humility , Pride , Jesus Source: ePriest This reflection on Luke 9:51-56 is a reminder of the real fight waged during Jesus ministry and how through humility and sacrifice it was won.

Humility Leading to Unity Commentary/Exegesis by Christian A Eberhart https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-26/commentary-on-philippians-21-13-7 Commentary/Exegesis by Christian A Eberhart Topics: Humility , Death , Jesus , Crucifixion Source: Working Preacher What is this power that changes humans so they can live in harmony? Christian Eberhart's commentary on Philippians 2:1-13 points out how Jesus' humility leads us, too, to humility and unity, while also cautioning forceful requirement...

Humility's Form Commentary/Exegesis by Troy Troftgruben https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-26/commentary-on-philippians-21-13-6 Commentary/Exegesis by Troy Troftgruben Topics: Humility , Obedience , Unity , Community Source: Working Preacher This commentary on Philippians 2:1-13 explores the passage in its context and in conversation with other texts. We see Jesus revealed as more than an example, and true humility as more than a pattern to follow.

Humility to Serve Devotional by Silas Henderson http://4lpi.com/blog/humility-to-serve/ Devotional by Silas Henderson Topics: Humility , Missions , Evangelism Source: Connect! Sunday Reflection Silas Henderson offers a reflection on Luke 18:9-14 and explains what it means to be humble. In preparation for World Mission Sunday, he also emphasizes the importance of humility in evangelism.

Turning the Soil Devotional by Grace G Hackney http://www.ekklesiaproject.org/blog/2015/02/turning-the-soil/ Devotional by Grace G Hackney Topics: Humility , Lent , Messiah , Peter Source: Ekklesia Project In this Lenten reflection on Mark 8:31-38, Grace Hackney uses Jesus' rebuke of Peter to consider that the real nature of humility isn't self-degradation, but appropriately prioritizing others.

Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral Sermon Starter/Outline by Unknown https://www.epriest.com/reflections/view/1393 Sermon Starter/Outline by Unknown Topics: Humility , Faith Source: ePriest A reflection on the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24-30 who is an example of humility and faith. With such a firm foundation to build on, Jesus draws out of her an even greater faith.

Humility and Humiliation Sermon (Complete) by Peter Hunter http://torch.op.org/torch/humility-and-humiliation Sermon (Complete) by Peter Hunter Topics: Humility , Love , God's Love , CHILDREN OF GOD Source: Torch: Catholic Homilies from the Dominican Friars In this homily on Luke 17:7-10, Peter Hunter preaches on the difference between humiliation and humility, and how recognizing God's love shown in his Son gives us true humility and the freedom of being his children.

The Power of Persistence, Part 2 Commentary/Exegesis by Alyce M. McKenzie http://www.patheos.com/Progressive-Christian/Power-Persistence-Alyce-McKenzie-10-22-2013 Commentary/Exegesis by Alyce M. McKenzie Topics: Humility , Parables , Exegesis , Trust Source: Patheos This commentary on Luke 18:9-14 focuses on the tax collector’s prayer, focusing on the difference between the genuine humility through which God can work and the self-loathing that keeps us from trusting God to work.

Humility Sermon Illustration by Frederick Buechner http://day1.org/7869-humility Sermon Illustration by Frederick Buechner Topics: Humility Source: Day1 What is true humility? Frederick Buechner shares the true meaning of humility which doesn't consist of thinking ill of yourself but of not thinking of yourself much differently from the way you think of anyone.

Humility Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/prayer-of-commitment-matthew-23.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Humility , Gentleness , Care , Service Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents Anne Osdieck's prayer of commitment based on Matthew 23. "But since humility must undergird all service, then let our real place of honor be in the very last place with you."

Liturgy with communion - After Christmas Element of Worship by Thom M. Shuman https://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2018/12/liturgy-with-communion-for-december-30.html Element of Worship by Thom M. Shuman Topics: Christmas , Grace , Incarnation , Cross Source: Lectionary Liturgies Thom Shuman offers a liturgy with communion for the first Sunday after Christmas (Luke 2:41-52). "We offer our hearts to be swaddled in compassion, kindness, and humility."