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Synonyms: humiliation, mortification, chagrin, ignominy, loss of face, shamefacedness, embarrassment, indignity, abashment, discomfort, discomfiture, discomposure, guilt, remorse, contrition, compunction, disgrace, dishonour, discredit, degradation, disrepute, ill-repute, infamy, scandal, odium, opprobrium, obloquy, condemnation, contempt, pity, misfortune, crying shame, cause for regret, source of regret, sad thing, unfortunate thing, discredit to, disgrace to, stain on, blemish on, blot on, blot on the escutcheon of, slur on, reproach to, bad reflection on, bring into disrepute, degrade, debase, defame, stigmatize, taint, sully, tarnish, besmirch, stain, blacken, drag through the mud/mire, give a bad name to, put in a bad light, humiliate, mortify, make someone feel ashamed, embarrass, abash, chasten, humble, put someone in their place, take down a peg or two, cut down to size, show up

Antonyms: honor, pride, respect, glory, praise, dignity, honor, esteem, glorification, laud, compliment, regard, credit, elevate, acclaim, pleasure, favor, kudos, recognition, flatter, admiration, greatness, happiness, self-confidence, reverence

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1. “Your Honor:” Jesus’ Honor Code of Turning the Other Cheek

Matthew 5:38-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... attacker, right in the face. When slapped in the face, don’t about face or save face or face off. Go “face to face.” Outface your attacker with a third alternative. Outface your opponent in a way that goes beyond the legal and cultural concerns of social “honor.” Outface your attacker in a way that forces a human face onto the laws we live by. Do you hear it? Jesus isn’t asking us to “lose face.” Jesus isn’t looking for a way we can “save face.” Jesus isn’t advocating we “face off ...

2. Your Honor: Jesus' Honor Code of Turning the Other Cheek

Matthew 5:38-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

3. Honor Graduate

Exodus 20:12

Sermon

James Merritt

... and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you." (Deuteronomy 5:16, NASB) Do you see that phrase "That it may go well with you?" That refers to the blessing of God on your life. God guarantees that if you will honor the parents that He gave you, His hand of blessing will rest on you and His presence will go with you. The third benefit is security. Ephesians 6:1 says, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." (Ephesians 6:1, NASB) Think about that. You are ...

4. Honor To Whom Honor Is Due

Exodus 20:12

Sermon

James Merritt

... when they go to school. You carry my name, you belong to your Heavenly Father. When you act in a way that you should not act, you bring shame to yourself, you bring shame to me, you bring shame to your family, and you bring shame to God. We can honor our parents by helping them. It is a shame how some children allow their parents to wait on them hand and foot, and never help around the home. I heard about two teenagers who were talking, and one said, "You know, I'm really worried. Dad slaves away at his ...

5. Mordecai Honored

Esther 6:1-14

Understanding Series

Timothy S. Laniak

... in this act of ritual humiliation, and Esther followed. The first hint of the story’s great reversals is Esther’s act of clothing herself with royalty in 5:1. Haman is now covered with shame and Mordecai is clothed with the garments of royal honor. The shifting currents are hard to miss. At home with his wife and friends again (as in 5:9–14), Haman recounts what has transpired since their last meeting. This time, his advisers and his wife are not forthcoming with encouraging advice. Rather, they see ...

6. The Ten Commandments #5: Honoring Parents

Exodus 20:12

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... a newspaper reporter asked the man why he would do such a crazy thing, he responded, "After I die, I want my kids to be able to say, 'Dad sure was fun, wasn't he?'"(7) Parents need to remember one thing more to be worthy of the honor that the fifth commandment calls for. Parents must give their children a proper spiritual framework for life at an early age, or they may never hear that this commandment even exists. In the sacrament of baptism, we promise to raise our youngsters "in the knowledge and love of ...

7. WHAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO HONOR?

Illustration

John H. Krahn

... them. Don’t attack them by your words or your actions, but build them up. Do you love them? Tell them. Better, show them. Children, your parents are a gift from God to you. They make many mistakes, but they love you and want the best for you. Honor them, tell them you love them. Better yet, show them. The person with whom you work, those people you’ll meet later today, tomorrow’s companions through life, all need to be touched by your love and esteem, for through your love God wants to add wholeness ...

8. The Greater Honor

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Sermon

Richard A. Jensen

... to be among the spiritually gifted. "Spiritual Gift" Sunday was certainly one of the highlights of each year in this congregation in Corinth so very long ago. And then the bubble burst. Just after the ceremony honoring the spiritually gifted was complete the president of the congregation read the latest letter from Paul. It was always exciting to hear from this great missionary who had once served in Corinth. Some of the things Paul had to say in his letter, however, deeply disturbed the spiritual leaders ...

9. Honoring Parents

Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 15:1-20

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... parents listened to us tell about our first home run or the first time we plunged off the high diving board or the first person of the opposite sex that we thought was so cute? You know, what goes around comes around. So, what does it mean to honor mothers and fathers or parent- substitutes? It means to express gratitude, respect, support, and attention. And, if we do, it might lengthen our days and those of our society. In less than a year the Olympic Games will be held in Atlanta. It's strange what one ...

10. Honor by Serving

Revelation 14:6-13

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... to think that now there is "nothing else we can do for ___________." We often make that mistake as we stand as witnesses at the graves of those we've loved. We think that the work is over; the ministry complete; the job done.There is a way left to honor the dead. After his death, mind you, "after" his death, Jesus got around to saying a few things. He's the only one who's had that privilege, of course, so it is very important we note what he said. After his death, he said this: "Go, make disciples of ...

11. A Place Of Honor

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... left their homes, their family, their jobs, to follow the Master. And at night, as they lay under the stars, they shared their hopes, their dreams for where life was leading them. And one of the things they hoped for was a place of honor in Christ's kingdom. Sure, they were ambitious. Jesus never condemned anyone for being ambitious only for being ambitious for the wrong things. There is nothing wrong with ambition. It is the starting point for great achievement. However, not all dreams are created equal ...

12. The Honor of God

Malachi 1:6-14

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... and master. God is not only the Father of the faithful (1:6) but also the king whose kingdom is not limited to Jerusalem or the land of Judea. His name is feared among the nations. He is the great king. These three grounds for honoring Yahweh (as Father, master, and king) provide the structure of the second disputation. Malachi’s argument focuses on the priests’ utter disregard for the God of Israel. They of all people should be expected to remain faithful. The job of the priests as cultic functionaries ...

13. A Place of Honor

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... Give this man your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests." Then he adds the punch line: "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." The setting for this story is the home of a prominent Pharisee. Jesus is attending a ...

14. The Honor Of A Limp

Genesis 32:22-32

Sermon

... sat down, and that was it. But people remembered what he said. Why did it strike such a note in the minds of the people? Because that's what life demands, that's the way life has to be lived, and we know that God approves this kind of determination, honors it, and blesses it.7 Fred Craddock, a professor of preaching at Emory University, tells how he went to preach at a rural church when he was in seminary. He came into the sanctuary and there hanging on the wall behind the pulpit was a picture. It was a ...

15. Our Convictions Should Honor God

Romans 14:1--15:13

Bulletin Aid

... and glory be to him! Collect Gracious Father, who has lifted us from the depth of sin by the love of Jesus: Unite us in our affirmations of faith; that we may use our convictions to speak in a united voice, giving honor to your great name. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession We belong to one church, Father; but we interpret discipleship in different ways, resulting in a variety of convictions. We hurt, rather than help one another as we defend our differences. Forgive us for the ...

16. Honor through Your Life

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

R.E. Lybrand

Whether we want it to be this way or not, the way we live is a reflection upon our parents. So, if you really want to honor your mother, you should live in a way that she will be proud of. You must live an honorable life. One day, several convicts were in a prison library flipping through a merchandise catalog. On one of the pages there was the picture of a lovely home. One of the prisoners said, "Man, I sure wish I could give my mother a house like that to live in." Another ...

17. By Faith (Honoring Special People)

Hebrews 11:1-40

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... . In fact, bay leaf crowns were given away as prizes. If someone won a race or some other contest, they would get a crown made of bay leaves sewn together. Bay leaves were a sign of honor, and to get a crown of bay leaves meant that you had done something very special. Our Bible story today is about people who did very special things. It is about people like Abraham and Noah and Rahab. They are special because they followed God, even in tough times. They ...

18. Honoring God in a Pluralistic Society

Matthew 22:37-40

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... from the Old Testament to love God and love your neighbor, which could really be captured by the single word, love. “They will know we are Christians by our love." All Christian values begin here, with love. I. LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART. To love is to honor; to hold in high esteem, to be devoted to, to give your all to. God desires that from his children. Whoever has your heart has you. God is the deepest desire of our hearts. I remember in seminary during the late 1960's listening to a visiting ...

19. Honor Code

James 2:10

Illustration

Michael P. Green

The honor code for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is as follows: “A cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal; nor tolerate anyone who does.” The goal of the code is that cadets: Learn and practice the essential leader responsibilities of establishing a healthy ethical climate within a unit. This honor code is so stringent that even one violation at any time during the four years of study, including even the day before graduation, requires automatic expulsion of the guilty party.

20. Most Honored Guest

Revelation 3:14-22

Illustration

A. Philip Parham

... humble subjects. Once she visited the cottage of an elderly Christian widow. Later, her widowed neighbors decided to tease her a little, “Who is the most honored guest you’ve ever entertained, Granny?” She answered, “Her Majesty the Queen, of course!” The neighbors said, “Did you say the Queen? Surely, you are mistaken. Isn’t Jesus Christ your most honored guest?” Her answer turned the tables and had them blushing, "No! Indeed!" she shot back. "Jesus is no guest in my house. He lives here ...

21. Prophet Without Honor

Mark 6:1-13

Sermon

David Coffin

... he would seek help elsewhere with a tutor or another student whom he knew to be skilled at high school mathematics. The father was otherwise very good with the use of math where he worked. However, at home, his mathematics abilities made him a prophet without honor. In the same community, a young man had been working for an area manufacturer, and one day decided he did not want to work in this factory or its office anymore. He felt called to become an ordained Christian pastor. He went through all of the ...

22. Honoring Thy Father

Illustration

Staff

... , I know it's up to me to pay For all the deeds he's done for me Since I sat rocking on his knee; Oh, not in dollars, dimes, or cents That's not a father's recompense; Nor does he worship wealth and fame He'd have me honor Jesus' name.

23. The Honorable Title of Parent

Illustration

Steven V. Roberts

... : hearing a small giggle or holding a small hand. As Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders once noted, it is easier for many children to find drugs "than it is for them to find hugs." Probably the best thing that society can do for its toddlers is to make "parent" an honorable title again. No job is more important, yet no job is more often taken for granted. We teach work skills but not life skills, how to change a carburetor but not a diaper, how to treat a customer but not a kid. Becoming a parent should be the ...

24. His Honor's Address

Humor Illustration

... on a banquet program years ago in Chicago. Although he had expected to be called upon shortly after eleven, it was almost two o'clock in the morning when the poor man's turn came. The toastmaster, the late Mayor Moses Handy, is reported to have introduced his Honor as follows: "And now we come to the final speaker on this remarkable program. I would be only too happy to give him the laudatory introduction he so richly deserves, but because of the lateness of the hour, I do not wish to deprive the speaker of ...

25. When Someone Else Gets the Honor

Matthew 20:1-16

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... , and finally the sandpaper. When he was finished they understood that all of them were important to the Master Carpenter's work. All of us are important, too, aren't we? Sometimes we can get kind of envious of someone else. He or she seems to get chosen for more honors than we do. Rather than think about what others get, however, we need to remember how important we are to God. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to be our Savior. We don't need to be envious of anyone else. We are all very important in ...

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