Sermons on consequences of pride: showing 4,036-4,050 of 47,720

From Praise To Practice

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 17, 2011

Surrendering our desire to be king to the true King of the universe and us. And in the act of surrender we find freedom and life.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on that small donkey, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, and ultimately King of the Universe. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But that was not going to happen. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Building Together In Love.

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016

This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Hell

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 27, 2017

What kind of man went to hell and what kind of hell did he go to in Luke 16:19-31

Journey to Hell Introduction: Herman Goering stole millions and killed thousands in World war II. At his trial at the end of the war, he laughed and mocked when a preacher was sent to his cell to pray for him. twenty minutes before his hanging, he was found dead in his cell. He had taken a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Up A Towel, Not A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 3, 2017

In our text we find Jesus setting an example for us when he washed the feet of his disciples—an example of Servant Leadership.

TITLE: PICK UP A TOWEL, NOT A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:3-9 / 12-17 We continue our “MARCH TOWARDS CALVARY” this morning and visit a scene that began to unfold the NIGHT IN WHICH JESUS WAS BETRAYED. I lift as a thought this morning – Pick Up a Towel Not A Title. What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Mom Was So Proud Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2020

May we act in grace and mercy, try not to be easily angered, act in love, offer forgiveness.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: Jonah’s Mom was So Proud Jonah 4:1-3 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION Today is the day once a year since 1908 that we traditionally set aside to acknowledge and celebrate those women who are our mothers, grandmothers, and guiding lights in our lives. We appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 7, 2020

We are called to live the truth. Hypocrisy and pretensions do not belong to the life of a Christian.

Good morning. Let us look to the Word of God in ACTS again. • Today’s passage is an important one. We are going to see, for the first time, the judgement of God in the community of faith. We have 2 deaths in a span of 3 hours. • And for the first time in the book of Acts we are seeing threats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, 1 John 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satanic Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The Christian must forget tradition and art, and build his concept of Satan on the only reliable source of information, and that is the Bible.

William Congreve said, “If I were a painter I would draw the devil like an idiot, a driveller with a bib and bells.” All I can say to that is that I am glad he is not a painter, for he would only serve the devil’s cause by painting him as a driveling idiot. I agree with Thomas Lodge who said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Pure Hearts Pay Off

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021

it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Vineyard SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

God's provision

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager to join me in this beautiful journey through His Word. Today, we are going to take a leisurely stroll through the lush vineyards of Deuteronomy 6:10-12. We are going to pause, breathe in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12

Topics: Lessons, Vineyard

Learn From The Past Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2022

Paul warns the Corinthians of the dangers of exposing themselves to temptations by drawing their attention to the lessons from the past, highlighting the failures of their forefathers.

1 Cor 10:1-13 Learn From the Past Paul makes his concluding remarks here in chapter 10 still on the subject of exercising self-control and not becoming a stumbling block to others. • We have rights and freedom but watch our conduct because not everything we do is beneficial. • In the preceding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon Called, Commissioned And Compensated By God's Grace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023

This is the scope of the parable showing us that the call, commissioning and compensation are all received by God's Grace. Every worker will receive just compensation.

Sermon Called, Appointed and Compensated by Grace Matthew 20:1-16 “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay the normal daily wage[a] and sent them out to work. 3 “At nine o’clock in the morning he was passing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 17, 2022

We as born-again believers have been given the ministry of reconciliation and as Christ's ambassadors are to implore the world to be reconciled unto God!

Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In Apostle Paul’s time reconciliation or the removal of enmity between two aggrieved parties was sought using an ambassador. A person was chosen for such a role in Roman society due to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 23 - Finding Favor With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2023

Do we want the favor of God on our lives? As we study the life of Gideon, and others from the bible we will understand what those pre-requisites are for God’s favor to rest on us, and all we do.

We read in Judges 6:17-19, So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Please do not depart from here, until I come back to you, and bring out my offering and lay it before you.” And He said, “I will remain until you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-19, Psalm 23:1, Judges 8:22-23, Psalm 8:3-4, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Judges 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Don’t Forget!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 11, 2023

God raised up Moses to lead his people to freedom, to make a distinct nation of them, giving them His commands & laws to guide them. Many of these laws & commands dealt with the functioning of a family. And I want to highlight a few of them.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:9-10, 20; 5:15-19; 6:5,10-12; 11:2,18-21; Judges 2:10; Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-20, Deuteronomy 5:15-19, Deuteronomy 6:5-12, Deuteronomy 11:2-21, Judges 2:10, Joshua 24:14-18, 1 John 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Year Later

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2008

A message urging a young church to emulate the Thessalonian Christians as they anticipate the future.

1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-10 ONE YEAR LATER “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist