Resources on humility

Resource Guide 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).

The Power of Persistence

Alyce M McKenzie | Patheos - Progressive

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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.

Luke 18:9-14

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Humility, Parables, Exegesis, Trust

Ash Wednesday: Cultural Resources

William H Wiggins Jr | The African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Service Outline or Song Suggestions, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

William H. Wiggins, Jr. shares the following cultural resources to celebrate Ash Wednesday in the African American community: historical background, a prayer, the ritual of "Love Feasts," and three spirituals.

Psalm 51; Romans 7:14-25

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Humility, Ash Wednesday, Sin, Confession

Preparing for Lenten Worship

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Discussion Questions and 5 more types

This resource offers an introduction to Lent and a comprehensive guide to Lenten service planning. It provides suggestions for selecting passages, ideas for a sermon series, questions to consider, and sample elements of worship.

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Lent, Worship Planning, Easter, Lament

Faith and Dependence on God

Jerome Creach | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Psalm 25 is a model prayer, based on the cries of individuals to God in earlier psalms. It indicates how important it is regularly to recite words that call us to faith and dependence on God.

Psalm 25:1-10

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Faith, God's Faithfulness, Commentary, Psalms

A Blessing in the Ashes

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Poetry

Ash Wednesday is the subject of a collection including a painting, reflection, poem, and other resources. The author writes about the grief of burying her husband, and the power of ashes and dust in God's hands.

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Ash Wednesday, Blessing, Family, Dust

Humility the Friend of Prayer

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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.

Genesis 32:10

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Humility, Prayer, Mercy, God

Humility

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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....

Acts 20:19

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Humility, Pride, C. H. Spurgeon, Ministry

Humility

Joshua S Davis | proskuneo

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This article examines humility as a necessary key characteristic for cross-cultural relationships and multicultural worship.

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Humility, Diversity, Pride

Humility

Dale J Cooper | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn

In this meditation on Philippians 2:6, Dale Cooper warns us against pride, and explores three ways that Christians display humility toward God. It belongs to a series, "Wardrobe of Easter."

Philippians 2:6

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Humility, Easter, Pride

Humility in the Palms

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Service Outline or Song Suggestions and 7 more types

Thom Shuman shares a liturgy for Palm Sunday, based on Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; and Luke 19:28-40. He includes themes of praise and choosing humility over pride.

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9 Luke 19:28-40

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Humility, Holy Week, Hope, Justice

Why Not "Move" Advent to November?

Lester Ruth | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Lester Ruth relates how he tried observing Advent in November for a congregation that did not have a strong tradition of Advent. He also discusses situations in which "moving" Advent would not work well.

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Advent, Lectionary, Christmas, Epiphany

Humility and Humiliation

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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?

Mark 1:40-45

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Humility, Leper, Leprosy, Society, Jesus

Search Results for "humility" on Hymnary.org

Clothe Yourself with HumilityPD
HumilityPD
The Grace of HumilityPD
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Humility, Discipleship and Sinners

Mitchell Athanasius Brown | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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).

Luke 14:1, 7-14, 25-33; 15, 16:19-31 1 Timothy 1:12-17

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Humility, Roman Catholic, Lazarus, Discipleship

Humility that is Heard In Heaven

Edith M Humphrey | Ancient Faith Blogs

Article about Scripture

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.

Luke 18:10-14; Philippians 2:5-11 2 Timothy 3:10-15

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Humility, Pharisees, Orthodox Church, Publican

Humility

Frederick Buechner | Day1

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote

Frederick Buechner offers an illustration of humility in response to Jesus' parable in Luke 14:7-11.

Luke 14:1, 7-11

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Humility, Parables, Illustration

Humility and Sacrifice of Jesus

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' reflection on Philippians 2:7 emphasizes that we can keep Christmas by adopting the humility and sacrifice that Jesus modeled in his incarnation and crucifixion.

Philippians 2:7

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Humility, Sacrifice, Incarnation, Crucifixion

Humility Leading to Unity

Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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...

Philippians 2:1-13

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Humility, Death, Jesus, Crucifixion

Humility's Form

Troy Troftgruben | Working Preacher

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

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.

Philippians 2:1-13

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Humility, Obedience, Unity, Community

Humility Exalts!

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection on Luke 14:1-11 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell shows how humility actually helps us to see Christ.

Luke 14:1-11

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Humility, Wisdom, Orthodox Church

Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral

ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

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.

Mark 7:24-30

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Humility, Faith, Syro-phoenician, Foundation