Sermons on Arrogant:

God Is Bigger Than My Selfishness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Fast food restaurants ask you, “Would you like to supersize your drink?” Warehouse stores sell Costco and Sam’s Club offer us items in bulk – really big sizes. It seems like the only item in modern day life that hasn’t been upgraded is God.

Today, we continue a short 4-week series entitled God is Bigger. Pause for a moment because I want everyone to hear this question: How big is your God? How capable is God in your mind? J.B. Phillips wrote a book that he gave a title that fascinates me entitled, Your God Is Too Small. He writes, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

To Be But Men

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

Even the godliest of men and women find themselves facing the issue of pride. But pride always comes with a price.

That the Nations May Know Themselves to be but Men - Psalm 9:19-20 (Read Psalm 9:19-20) We live in a nation of NO FEAR. We’ve all seen the bumper stickers, we’ve all read the T-shirts. NO FEAR! It’s not just an American slogan. It’s an American state of mind. I would have no problem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Back In The Day

Contributed by K. Simms on Dec 23, 2009

How many times have you been in a conversation, folk sitting around reminiscing; talking about how things used to be?

Back in the day… Isaiah 23: 11-18 “Cross over to Cyprus even there you will find no rest…” In other words, if you’re trying to get away from what God has in store for you, you’re not going to be able to. “Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 23:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

From Deadline To Lifeline

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Nov 21, 2018

There is a deadline that is waiting for all of humanity - that final day of time when all people will need to be ready to stand before Jesus. However, this is a deadline that Jesus has transformed into our lifeline!

Deadlines. We all have them. A specific time at which something must be completed or there will be consequences. Whether it’s an assignment at school, a project at work, a bill that needs to be paid, an RSVP to a wedding reception that needs to be sent in. They all have deadlines – a figurative ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans 11:11-24 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 3, 2007

Romans 11:11-24

Romans 11:11-24 11Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious. 12But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Storm Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 13, 2025

Asaph is a mature and experienced ministry leader is asking, "What is the point of being faithful?" This storm changes when Asaph goes to the sanctuary.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 73:1-28 “The Storm of Doubt” Have you ever had a time in your life when you have thought “What is the point of being a faithful Christian?” Maybe you have not asked the question exactly that way. But … Our family is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Five Adversaries To Progress

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to overcome the enemies to achieving God’s goals for your life.

This morning, we will be looking at Philippians, chapter 3, verses 12-14. The passage lends to the New Year so well, that I’m led to believe God wants to help us get off to a great start in 2001. If a title helps you organize your thoughts, the title is "Five Adversaries to Progress." I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Sin Of Sodom

Contributed by Lewis Petrie on Aug 23, 2002

Sin is universal. Sodom is often used to describe the execeeding sinfulness of sin.

TITLE: THE SIN OF SODOM TEXT: EZEKIEL 16:49 INTRODUCTION: For many years Monterey, a California coast town, was a pelican’s paradise. As the fisherman cleaned their fish, they flung the offal to the pelicans. The birds grew fat, lazy and contented. Eventually, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

“Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Leviathan Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025

Let's explore the biblical context and implications of the Leviathan spirit.

The Leviathan spirit is a concept rooted in biblical scripture, particularly in the Book of Job and Psalms. This entity is often associated with pride, arrogance, and chaos. Let's explore the biblical context and implications of the Leviathan spirit. In Job 41, the Leviathan is described as a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Charge

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2014

We are continuing to discover the joy of generosity and today we are looking at a command and charge in Scripture which is a basis for this life of generous living.

OUR CHARGE 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION… The word “charge” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/charge) Did you know that there are 15 different definitions for the word “charge.” I honestly had no idea. The word charge can mean so many different things in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Paybacks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE

BIG IDEA: THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE INTRODUCTION: "Vengeance is mine", says the Lord Paybacks can be Hell I. (:1-7) THE JUDGE OF THE EARTH OPERATES ON HIS OWN TIMETABLE A. (:1-3) The Righteous Grow Impatient 1. Demand Vengeance a. Based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

The third part of the series “Getting to Know God” is about being gentle and humble.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” The third part of the series ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Increase Your Hope In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ died so that both your faith and your hope are in God. He died to transform you from the power of sin.

James Hammond was a plantation owner during the Civil War who served as a congressman as well as the 60th governor of the state of South Carolina. Besides defending slavery, Hammond was guilty of an unbridled sexual appetite. In 1839, Hammond purchased an eighteen-year-old slave named Sally, along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist