Sermons on danger of pride:

Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

How often are you tempted to think you’re more important than you really are? We like to be the center of attention. We like to promote ourselves. We like to receive praise from other people. We like the applause of others. It causes us to be more concerned about self than God and others.

Series: There’s an App for That “Pride” Matthew 6:1-4 Open We’re in this series called There’s an App for That. “App” is short for application. It’s a downloadable program for your smartphone or tablet that aids you in some area of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Arrogance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the Bible and it is a behavior or attitude detested by God.

Verse: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11, Romans 12:10 Arrogance is not just a behavioral issue but a character deficit, a heart issue. It's an attitude that elevates self above others and above God. In Proverbs 16:18, we're warned that "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 16:18

When God Turned A Politician Into A Cow

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2019

Nebuchadnezzar's pride got too big. He received a dream of warning from God. Not repenting, he had the insanity of boanthropy, ate grass, went on all fours. God had mercy and he was converted. A good look at the dangers of pride.

WHEN GOD TURNED A POLITICIAN INTO A COW Dan. 4:4-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SCRIPTURE-QUOTING SHOP KEEPER 1. The owner of an all-in-one store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around and listen to see what verse he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:4-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praiseworthy Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A legitimate pride is a completely personal matter, and does not depend upon anyone else. It is a matter of personal satisfaction in accomplishing something that is praiseworthy.

One of the most common paradoxes of history is the paradox of succeeding through failure. Jesus failed to turn Israel from her sins, and they crucified Him, but He thereby succeeded in paying the penalty for their sin, and also for the sins of the world. By descending into the valley of failure, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

Humble Pride

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Humility recognizes that what I am and what I can ultimately be is by the grace of God. The result is humble pride leads to eternal confidence.

Humble Pride Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10¡§Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lucifer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven, highlighting the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and urging us to learn from this tale to avoid similar pitfalls.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Topics: Lucifer, Defining Verse

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Being Too Important

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2020

A message that warns against the destructive power of pride, encouraging followers of Christ to serve with humility.

“Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, ‘Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.’ But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, ‘Behold, I thought that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Pride

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2013

Lessons learned from men, angels, and animals about foolish pride.

Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Romans 12:3, Ezekiel 28:12-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Pride Verses Humility Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 29, 2012

Pride and humility are the outcomes of attitudes and opinion we harbor and the choices we make. The harmful results of pride are repeatedly contrasted with humility & with its benefits. So the sayings in Proverbs hammer hard against pride & drives home th

PRIDE VERSES HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs is direct and forceful in rejecting pride and honoring humility. Pride is pagan behavior. It has no place in the lives of God's people. Pride is a declaration of independence from God if not an assertion of war against Him. Pride therefore draws ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Haman Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Haman’s life is a warning about the dangers of pride, hatred, and wicked schemes. His story teaches that no one can fight against God’s people and win.

CHARACTER STUDY OF HAMAN – WICKED OFFICIAL WHO PLOTTED AGAINST THE JEWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 3:8 "Then Haman said unto King Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15, Esther 5:9-14, Esther 6:4-13, Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016

Understanding the Buzz Words of Christianity

Series: Buzz Words Week: 2 Passage: Various Title: What is Pride? Focus: Christian Living INTRODUCTION: “When destruction walks through the land, it casts its shadow; it is in the shape of pride. When honor visits a man's house, it casts its shadow before it; it is in the fashion of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Dec 1, 2014

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. What is pride and how do we deal with it? A few answers here.

He was the most beautiful of all angels. He was referred to as the Day Star, and the son of Dawn. His name, itself, spoke of his brightness—Lucifer, angel of light. He dreamt of ascending the heavens and raising his throne above that of God’s. But he was sent crashing down to the dark ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Boasting In Sinful Lifestyles Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few examples that illustrate the dangers of boasting in sinful lifestyles and the importance of walking in obedience to God.

As believers, we are called to walk in the light of God's Word, living a life that honors and glorifies Him. However, in today's world, it's not uncommon to see people boasting about their sinful lifestyles, reveling in ungodliness and disobedience to God's commands. This behavior ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:13-21