Sermons on False Pride:

You Are Unique

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019

Whenever you're feeling down or having a sense of worthlessness, remember that you are unique to God and have been put here for a very specific purpose. Know what your purpose is!

I was speaking to an old friend last week. His Birthday is the day following mine. We’ve been friends for over thirty years but, as men typically do, we don’t really talk all that much but never fail to communicate at Birthday time. Its funny how it works with us. We haven’t spoken lately at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-74

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nobody Is Better Than Anybody

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 28, 2019

When we are faced with someone who thinks they are better than we are we try to rise above this through the reassurance that we would never treat anyone else the way they treat us. But with that kind of attitude, are we really any better?

At one point in our lives, I am sure that we have all have come across someone that has an “I am better than everyone else, especially you” mentality. I myself have encountered this kind of attitude at multiple points throughout my life. I have experience it in the food service industry in which I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Down Is The New Up - Sermon On Philippians 2:5-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

When we humble ourselves, it joins us with Christ in his suffering, and we will also be joined with Christ in his exaltation.

Scripture constantly promises that God will exalt the humble. But what if you don’t desire exaltation? This message will help you see why we must pursue exaltation from God and how we can do so by fulfilling what is lacking in Christ’s suffering. Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

The Reward For Ruth Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Boaz accepted the right to marry Ruth and God blessed them with a son. The women of the town named him Obed, since God had redeemed Naomi.

I. The Preparation of Boaz 1. He recognizes the priority of the kinsman. a. 4:1 b. In the fact there is a kinsman ahead of Boaz who could redeem Ruth, so Boaz goes looking for him. c. The most likely place to find Him. The city gates. 1) People would congregate, watching for those returning and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Check Your Halo Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

When we have this attitude that says I'm better than you because I am right, that's when self-righteousness takes effect in our lives.

The first thing I'd like to do today as we look at this passage is I'd like to talk to you about the footnote in your Bible. I hope you have a footnote. Look at it. Do you see the footnote in this passage that we're looking at today? The footnote says this: “These verses (which is John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? - Lesson 1 - Introduction - Understanding The Difference Between Pride And Biblical Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2021

This study is about how God wants us to see ourselves and learn how to cultivate and build up biblical self-esteem in a dynamic sense by understanding what it means to be created in God's image and being "in Christ," and He in us.

To be different from the world, every Born-Again Christian must have a healthy awareness of who they are in Christ and the new self-identity He gives. Questions: (Yes or No responses) Is human pride sinful? Is it wrong to feel pride for the accomplishments and success of a loved one? Do we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Ezekiel 16:49, 1 John 2:16, Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 7:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Iq Test (The Talking Dumb) - James 3:9-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This sermon shows how that kind of pride can be detected in your speech (the "sun complex"), and what the remedy is.

James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-16

Satan's Role In End Time Deception Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 31, 2021

Satan has a key role in the end time deception.

Introduction: So far in our study we have looked at what part we play in deceiving ourselves. And then last week we shifted to what role others play in deceiving us. And we looked at the scoffers who plant the seeds and hope that you will take the bait and let their suggestion grow to a delusion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

11th Hour Workers Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Grace

[Intro] - My Mom has been a nurse all her life – she volunteered at the local hospital and then intervened during high school and immediately after. She then got into nursing school and worked her way to becoming a nurse and most of her adult life was spent working and going back and forth to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 7, 2024

Based on the Book "THE Bait of Satan" by John Bevere The message looks at the sin of being offended and the negative results thereof.

DON’T TAKE THE BAIT Sep 08 2024 James 1: 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. This passage refers to a fish attracted by a bait-when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Misunderstandings

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 21, 2024

I will be preaching on something that everyone in this congregation can relate to. I will be preaching on “Understanding Misunderstandings”.

The word Misunderstood is a situation in life where someone’s intentions, actions, or words are misrepresented. Being misunderstood has led to some tradgic things in life. Let me illustrate… Illus: A woman came home late one night after work and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. When she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist