Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Becoming Fully Human
Sermon Title: Becoming More Humble
Key Verse: John 13:12-17 (NRSV)
12 After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. 16 Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.
The Key: Don't think less of yourself, but of yourself less.
Model HUMBLE leadership -
John 13:12 (NRSV)
Philippians 2:3-4 (NRSV)
John 13:12 (NRSV)
12 After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?
Philippians 2:3-4 (NRSV)
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.
Follow HUMBLE leaders -
John 13:13-15 (NRSV)
Philippians 2:5-8 (NRSV)
John 13:13-15 (NRSV)
13 You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
Philippians 2:5-8 (NRSV)
5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
HUMBLE yourself -
John 13:16-17 (NRSV)
Mark 9:35 (NRSV)
James 3:13 (CEB)
James 4:10 (NRSV)
1 Peter 5:6 (NRSV)
John 13:16-17 (NRSV)
16 Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.
Mark 9:35 (NRSV)
35 He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.”
James 3:13 (CEB)
13 Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom.
James 4:10 (NRSV)
10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
1 Peter 5:6 (NRSV)
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.
Challenge Questions:
How will you model servant leadership this week?
What humble leaders will you follow after this week?
How will you humble yourself and take the "lower seat" this week?
Worship Set:
Songs for Sunday;
Shout Hosanna - Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill);
The Greatness of Our God - Vertical Chruch Band;
Ever Be - Bethel Music;
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong;
At the Cross (Love Ran Red) - Chris Tomlin