Sermons on Dominion Over Pride:

Family Feud Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS FAMILY FEUD NUMBERS 12:1-16 -What would you think if your brother was elected president? -Some of you might actually say “great!” “I’d vote for him” -But some of you might move to Canada! -Others would simply call the tabloids for an easy payday! ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Leads To Unity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2023

Paul commands the Philippians to make his joy complete by having a unity that comes from humility.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-11-2023 Narcissus The story is told that Echo, a wood nymph, fell in love with a Narcissus. She followed him through the woods but could only repeat back what he said to her. He rejected her and she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Focusing On Your Buts Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 28, 2007

Pride by far is one of the most deadly sins. Pride acts as the gateway to just about every other sin, and Pride acts as a barrier between you and God, and your will and God’s will.

There were these 2 ducks and a frog that lived together in a pond on a farm. They were the best of friends. You could sit there and watch them all day as they would play together in that pond. However they began to have a drought like we have had and the pond was drying up and they knew that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 25, 2020

We know the type of life that God blesses because Jesus tells us point-blank in the Beatitudes; this is the type of life that God is going to bless. Nine times in the ten verses that we have read each week for the past four weeks, He tells us if you live this way, then you will be blessed.

Introduction: We know the type of life that God blesses because Jesus tells us point-blank in the Beatitudes; this is the type of life that God is going to bless. Nine times in the ten verses that we have read each week for the past four weeks, He tells us if you live this way, then you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joseph Experience – Prison Life 03 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 25, 2025

If you feel like you need to break out of a spiritual prison, this study will help you plan your prison break. Holy Spirit inspired prayers are included.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week’s homework: Did anyone check for pride in their life? We won’t ask for testimonies. Who memorized scriptures? James 4:6 NKJV or 1 Peter 5:5 NKJV … “God ...read more

The Disease Of “me”

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 9, 2011

dying to self

The Disease of “Me”: TEXT; Ps. 131:1-3 Intro: A problem I. There’s a disease on the loose! a. It is serious, life threatening. b. It is devastating. Have you heard about it? 1. A wife is crying, 2. A husband is drinking, 3. A young man is running away, 4. A young lady is giving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Way Of Thinking About Ourselves--And Others Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

A call for a realistic understanding of our need for grace and our dependence upon one another.

A New Way of Thinking About Ourselves . . . and Others Romans 12:3-5 Well it’s been a stressful couple of months, getting ready for next Saturday’s wedding. Around our house we’ve been redecorating the guest room for out of town family members who are coming, refurbishing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005

Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Growth Takes Humility; Pride Kills It, Where Do We Get Humility?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Where do we get Christ's humility?

1 Pe 5:5 ...Be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. (shouldn’t we know what God means by pride and humility?) Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it always seeks to take the credit Humility - is dependence on and confidence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Letting Go" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 17, 2017

If we are going to find the freedom we have in Christ, we have a decision to make.

This week I heard the story about a pet store delivery truck going down the road. And every stop light he came to he'd run to the back of the truck, grab a 2x4 and start beating on the side of the truck. Nobody could figure out what he was doing, so finally somebody asked him, "What are you doing?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Like Us

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

I was watching an American Gospel production and it showed a bible opened to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you thought I was altogether like you". Thinking God is like us puts human thinking and reasoning into the mind of God. But God is not like us.

GOD'S NOT LIKE US I was watching a trailer for an American Gospel production about how the gospel had become watered down in America and how some churches are conforming to please the masses. At one point it cut to a shot of a bible opened up to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 3, 2024

The news about Jesus Christ is the only good news. It brings joy on the earth. It gives life on the earth to its fullness and the eternal life. Every time the gospel is read, preached always it has power to redeem, restore and revive human soul. Preach the gospel.

Text: Romans 1:16-17 Theme: Not Ashamed of the Gospel   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   GENERAL INTRODUCTION:  The theme verse of the Epistle to Romans is “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Be Righteous, And Look Down On People? (Luke 18:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 3, 2022

Also, don't get discouraged, or stop praying. A look at two parables, with a trick to reading them better.

When it comes to the Bible, most of us have favorite parts. For some of you, it's maybe a book-- Psalms, or Matthew. For others, it's maybe a type of literature-- prophecy. We know the whole Bible is inspired. We know it's useful. We read it all. But some parts, we enjoy more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14, Luke 5:27-32

# 6-Angels- 2~ Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012

Lucifer and the angels that believed his lies were cast out of heaven down to the earth, they were on the earth before God ever created man or any other creature. > Jesus said in Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from he

# 6-ANGELS- 2~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 8-11-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible doctrine, last time we begin talking about "angels" we read that Lucifer was the most beautiful and wisest creature that God had created, he was an angel, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 22, 2010

God frees us to be other-oriented by giving us the mind of Christ.

Scripture Introduction A turtle in Cleveland wanted to winter in Florida. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced two geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jaws clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the river into Kentucky, some other geese ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed