Sermons on destructive power of pride:

Pride And Predjudice Or The Waterboy

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How our pride and arrogance keeps us from seeing that our calling in life is to love those around us and share the blessings that we have been given by God. "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

Placing the Story: condemnation of: wealth equals righteous and poverty equals sin. As we look at this passage by itself it becomes very difficult to figure out what exactly Jesus is talking about. Is Jesus giving us a picture of Heaven and Hell? Is He warning us about being rich? Are we being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respectable Sins - Pride Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 6, 2008

Pride is the most subtle of all sins because it feeds on our good points, normally!

Respectable Sins – Pride What are you most proud of? Do you take pride in your work? Are you proud of your children? Pride comes into so many areas of our lives and yet very few of us would like to overhear someone say of us: “They are a proud person.” You see Pride really is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problems Of The Prideful Son Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2010

The older brother displays some things which we need to face. Let’s learn from Him and not become like Him.

The Problems of the Prideful Son Luke 15:25-32 * Have you ever watched a movie and wonder what happens next? If you have, then you are thrilled at this word, “SEQUEL”. It has become common for popular movies to have follow-up movies which are called sequels. Today’s message is a sequel to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Pride And Hypocrisy

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 20, 2018

The scribes were guilty of pride and hypocrisy. And there is a 'scribe' within us. We must avoid the sins of pride and hypocrisy and pursue humility and integrity. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Few of you might recognize this man on the screen. This is Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who led a cultic church known as the Peoples Temple. He faced several allegations, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, Luke 14:7-11, Matthew 23:8-12, Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Pride In God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2013

We should gladly own Yahweh as our God, and we should take great pride in him!

Taking Pride in God Isaiah 44:1-28 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warnings Regarding Pride

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 8, 2016

FLATTERY CAN BE DANGEROUS

WARNINGS REGARDING PRIDE OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS AND PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF A WELL-MANAGED LIFE. IT HAS BEEN CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE.” READING A PROVERB TAKES LITTLE TIME: LIVING A PROVERB TAKES A LIFETIME! (DOUGLAS CONNELLY). INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Baptist

My Pride Is In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

People spiritually and verbally view and define pride in a negative way, but when we look at the word translates from the Greek and Hebrew language we get different meanings

** the word pride in the Hebrew is 'gevah' which means exaltation or lifting up. ___my exaltation is in Jesus Christ ___the word exaltation means promotion.....my promotion is in Jesus Christ. ___the presence of Christ will promote you from one glory to another ___from one success to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3

Denomination: Other

Pride & Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Pride & Truth

“Why do you call me good?...only God is good.” (1) Not even the Pharisees were called good. It was actually considered a strange title because it meant there was great reverence and respect was being given. (2) Titles are given to us by God, not man. (3) Jesus asks a question and provides a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024

This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Mark 1:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride And The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 5, 2025

So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.

Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Two Witnesses And Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2017

The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Destruction Of Evil Using What God Has Put In You Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 14, 2018

Beloved you are inbuilt with the Authority and Power of Jesus, exercise this Authority and exhibit His power for a victorious life

*DAY 12 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN ME THAT I MAY EXERCISE MY AUTHORITY AND POWER WITHOUT FEAR TO BREAK AND DESTROY ANY DEMON OR EVIL OR MAN AGAINST ME AND OR WHATEVER GOD HAS PUT IN MY HANDS. (DESTRUCTION OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Charismatic

"Weapon Of Mass Destruction (Wmd)"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 13, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that mature Christians can be idenified by their speech.

13 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: There is a direct correlation between spiritual maturity and a disciplined tongue; and spiritual immaturity and an undisciplined tongue (or a Christian who talks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal