Sermons on Arrogant People:

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2019

Of means and privilege versus poverty and dispair

Weekly Message/Devotion September 23, 2019 Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“a Crisis Averted”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013

A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Time Like The Present

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009

When offered the free gift of salvation, Felix and his wife Drusilla decided to wait for a "better time."

THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Text: Acts 24:24, 25 Introduction: o In this short scripture, we have a request, a response, and a result I. The Request (v. 24) • Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit • Stays with Philip the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

#5 - Arteriosclerosis Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 19, 2009

The fifth in the Wednesday night teaching series. Based on Dr. Caner & Dr. Brunson’s Book -- "Why Churches Die."

Arteriosclerosis: A Hard Heart 1 Samuel 25:1-39 * His name was Bobby Dean. On the Saturday afternoon that He died, quite likely, he carried all the stubbornness into eternity that he lived with on earth. A couple of people have suggested that when he was greeted in heaven, he lodged some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Of Distinction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing an exploration of what it means to be people of distinction.

Chico Alliance Church "People of Distinction" Part Two REVIEW We have been gathering data about elements of revival from Nehemiah's journal. We must first focus on buidling protective walls. We need a good, protected environment consisting of a solid Biblical walls. Then, with walls in place ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why The Lord Withdraws

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Sometimes we can become prideful and overconfident in our own abilities, which is sin; and so, God will hide His face from us (Isaiah 59:2). The Lord will hide from us in order to gain our attention and cause us to cling to Him.

One day a mother was out shopping with her son. Every time she took him shopping with her she couldn’t keep him by her side. As soon as she would turn her back, the boy would wander off somewhere, though keeping his mother in sight the entire time. She would then have to go and retrieve him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

You May Need And Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2010

Life is to short for us to have a bad attitude all the time.

YOU MAY NEED AND ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Matt. 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Are Sacred

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Some things are sacred and are not meant to be touched or altered even when we have the best of intentions

Some Things Are Sacred 2 Samuel 6:1-12 There are passages in the bible which sometimes leave us a little confused or even disturbed when we try to understand why things worked out the way they did in 2 Samuel Chapter 6:1-12 we such an example. This week God used the everyday events of my life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exodus 11 - 12 - Get Out Of My Life! I’ve Had Enough! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

What happens when God is on your case and wants you to repent? Pharaoh shouts "Get out!" to God as well as Moses. Egypt shouts "Get out!" to God as well as Israel. The Passover is forever linked with that night of grief and the ensuing exodus.

Exodus 11,12 - Get out! In Exodus 11 the biggest plague comes to Egypt with the death of the firstborn sons of the Egyptians. Warning is given, but Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. It all occurs as Israel observes what is known as the Passover. At that time they sprinkled the blood of a lamb on the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Date Setting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 8, 2019

If God did not tell Jesus, He is definitely not telling anyone else.

On this day in 2012, the Rapture or the end of the world was to happen. Seven years later the Rapture was to happen on December 8th according to a chart I saw. Now others believe the Rapture is imminent. The 1st Century Christians thought He would come back in their lifetime. Every generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Kapalaluan

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 24, 2020

Tinutulan ng Diyos ang mapagmataas. Ang demonyong iyon ng kapalaluan ay isinilang kasama natin, at hindi ito mamamatay isang oras bago tayo. Wala sa atin ang hindi nakikita sa sinaunang kaaway na ito.Kaya't, magpakumbaba kayo sa ilalim ng makapangyarihang kamay ng Diyos (1 Pedro 5: 6).

KAPALALUAN "Tinutulan ng Diyos ang mapagmataas, ngunit nagbibigay ng biyaya sa mapagpakumbaba." (1 Pedro 5: 5) Ipinakita ng Diyos ang Kanyang sariling pag-ibig sa atin, na habang tayo ay mga makasalanan pa, si Cristo ay namatay para sa atin. Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay lampas sa ating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fall Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Pride is the root of our problems, leading us to disobey God and believe Satan's lies. But God offers a solution through Jesus.

Picture this: I was in high school, and I totally bombed a test. Instead of owning up to it, I lied to my parents about my grade. I know, not cool, right? It got me thinking, "What's up with that?" Ever had a moment like that? You do something wrong and you're like, "What's my deal?" Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Topics: Egoism, Self-Importance, Arrogance, Humility

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist