Resources on humility

Alyce M. McKenzie’s meditation on Luke 18:9-14 focuses on the tax collector’s prayer. She notes the difference between genuine humility and shame. Humility allows God to work, while shame prevents God’s work.

Luke 18:9-14

Humility, Perseverance, Pride, Repentance

Ash Wednesday: Cultural Resources

William H Wiggins Jr | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 2 more types

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

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.

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

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.

Ash Wednesday, Blessing, Family, Dust

Humility the Friend of Prayer

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | 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.

Genesis 32:10

Humility, Prayer, Mercy, God

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | 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....

Acts 20:19

Humility, Pride, C. H. Spurgeon, Ministry

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Joshua S Davis | Proskuneo

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

Humility, Diversity, Pride

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn

Dale J Cooper | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

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

Humility, Easter, Pride

James Butler | Princeton Theological Commons

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.

Philippians 2:1-13

Humility, Worship, Kenosis, Unity

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.

Advent, Lectionary, Christmas, Epiphany

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

Humility, Holy Week, Hope, Justice

Search Results for "humility" on Hymnary.org

HumilityPD
Clothe Yourself with HumilityPD
Have Thine Own Way, LordPD
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Humility, Discipleship and Sinners

Mitchell Athanasius Brown | 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).

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

Humility, Roman Catholic, Lazarus, Discipleship

Humility that is Heard In Heaven

Edith M Humphrey | Ancient Faith

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

Humility, Pharisees, Orthodox Church, Publican

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Book Quote

Frederick Buechner | Day1

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

Luke 14:1, 7-11

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

Humility, Sacrifice, Incarnation, Crucifixion

Humility, Hope, and High Places

Edith M Humphrey | Ancient Faith

Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Scripture

Edith Humphrey of the Orthodox Church offers an extended commentary and application on Canticle 5 in the Orthodox Liturgy which highlights Habakuk 3--Habakkuk's humility, his hope, and his being transported by God to high places.

Habakkuk 3

Humility, Canticle, Habakkuk, High Places

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

Humility, Faith, Syro-phoenician, Foundation

Humility is a Weapon

ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

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.

Luke 9:51-56

Children's Sermon or Lesson

Humility, Pride, Jesus

Humility and Pride

Kristin Schmidt | MinistryToChildren

Kristin Schmidt's video children's message (with transcript) on Matthew 23:1-12 discusses pride vs. humility. (Length: 8:37)

Matthew 23:1-12