Sermons on Consequences Of Pride:

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Thankfulness – The Great Antidote

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025

Thankfulness humbles the heart, silences pride, and turns worship Godward, freeing us from comparison and restoring His glory.

Introduction – The Proud Lion A story is told of a lion who believed he was the undisputed king of the jungle. Confident and cocky, he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion demanded. “You are, of course,” replied the bear. Pleased, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, James 4:6, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wisdom Of Not Arguing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

Have you ever found yourself arguing with someone who embodies the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, or godlessness?

As Christians, we are often faced with the challenge of interacting with individuals who embody the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, and godlessness. In such situations, it can be tempting to engage in arguments or debates, hoping to correct their misguided beliefs or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

The Other Side Of Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010

This sermon deals with the desire to move beyond being tempted to sin to having an overwhelming desire to be in the presence of God.

The Other Side Of Me 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 Is there anyone here besides me that has discovered that you seem to be a much better Christian in church on Sunday mornings than you are during the other parts of the week? Even though I know I’m saved, and I ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Grip

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

We can’t let go of our idols - our possessions, our pride, our plans - without God's help.

In May 2003, mountain climber Aron Ralston used a pocketknife to amputate his right arm. He had been pinned down by a boulder weighing nearly a thousand pounds in a canyon near Moab, Utah, for five days, and running out of water realized it was his only chance to survive. After cutting off his arm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having A Heart For Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024

This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, John 10:7-10, Proverbs 16:18, Philippians 4:7, Matthew 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gives Mulligans

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017

This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-18, Isaiah 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of Not Engaging With The Arrogant And Vengeful Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical wisdom on how to explore interactions with such people.

As Christians, we are called to live a life of love, humility, and kindness. However, we often encounter individuals who embody the opposite qualities such as arrogance, prideful,pathological liers, manipulators,toxic and negative people and those who desire for revenge. In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 3, 2012

Just like the Prodigal son our self-sufficiency leaves us spent and worn-out as we leave our Father to make a name for ourselves. Like the younger son, we want the father Dead to enjoy the world he created for us without his rules. The Father lets us go

Series: Lost Message: The Prodigal Father! Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: July 31 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning I want to begin with a confession. One of my greatest struggles is self-sufficiency and this self-sufficiency usually results in my being tired, worn out, or spent! Sometimes my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Destiny Of The Rebellious Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018

Jude gives us three examples of those who departed from the faith. The consequences is clear: God will judge sin.

Henry Nelson, of Wilmington, Delaware, was a veteran of World War II. He had served as an instructor in the Army Chemical Warfare Department. Yet he ignored a warning by the superintendent of the Riverside Housing Development that the apartment he lived in was being fumigated with hydrogen-cyanide ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Split Personalities Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2010

A study of chapter 28 verses 1 through 36

Ezekiel 28: 1 – 26 Split Personalities “1 The word of the LORD came to me again, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “ Because your heart is lifted up, and you say, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of gods, in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

“Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Robbing God Of His Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous over His glory and will not share it with any man.

THE DANGER OF ROBBING GOD OF HIS GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 42:8 Supporting Texts: Acts 12:21-23, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 48:11, Malachi 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is the visible manifestation of His presence, majesty, and holiness. He is jealous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8, Acts 12:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enemy From Without Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2017

A study of the book of Job 41: 1 – 34

Job 41: 1 – 34 The Enemy From Without 1 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? 2 Can you put a reed through his nose, or pierce his jaw with a hook? 3 Will he make many supplications to you? Will he speak softly to you? 4 Will he ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wicked Tenants Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 16, 2009

This parables is about Israel, Israel’s response to the kingdom message of Jesus, and the consequences from a lack of response by the religious leaders and then the people.

The Parables of Jesus The Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 June 14, 2009 This week we are going to examine what many consider to be a very complicated parable: the parable of the wicked tenants. This is a parable about Israel. It goes along with similar themes to the parable of the two sons and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Church Of God