Sermons on Fighting Pride:

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Philip Beals on Jan 12, 2019

Stop fighting a battle that has already been won on the cross of Christ.

VICTORY IN JESUS THIS MORNING, I AM GOING TO SPEND MUCH OF OUR TIME TOGETHER IN THE BOOK OF ROMANS. I POINT THAT OUT BECAUSE PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHRISTIANS AT ROME IS SUCH A FANTASTIC BOOK AND WE CAN LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT OUR FAITH FROM THAT SINGLE BOOK. ANYWAY … BEFORE I GO THERE … THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms In Conflict Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022

How we fight the battle will determine what war we win

ME: Welcome Series Review Week 1: The nation is more divided than ever. Those who want power and money have been using fear to keep us divided. (If you do/don't vote for ____ you will lose your right to ____) That's nothing new. But the church has joined the fight and is using ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of What If.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Fear is powerful. How do we fight against such a powerful foe?

Sermon - The Power of what if. - As it has become the normality of today, this virus takes the top headlines. - I however see a more worrying development. I know suicide has been a growing number amongst the deaths during Covid19. Q- The more worrying thing though, is why should anyone choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Truth

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

Christians must fight a battle for truth - not just for "truths" but for the very idea and possibility of truth.

The God of Truth Ps. 31:1-5 As a campus minister, it is easy enough for me to see problems in our world today -- from individuals who are just not sure if there is any way to make sense of life to the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance." There is an almost endless list of people and groups without an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jealous For Christ Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 22, 2002

Jealousy causes us to live life in fear, anger and pride - Christ calls us to live in peace, confidance, and humilty.

Jealous for Christ Acts 5:17-42 11/24/02 Introduction A. In addressing the topic of jealousy this morning, I would like to start by using a story the Dr. Gary Collins wrote: “For many years Sir Walter Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Holiness

Three Kinds Of Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message both to the lost and to the nominal church member

THREE KINDS OF MEN 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRO: The world is made up of over 6 billion of people. By the year 2040 we will peak at 7.2 billion people, and by 2050 we will be losing 150 million people a year. All sizes, types, shapes, colors, etc. But there are only THREE KINDS OF MEN. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Selfish Motives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024

Explores our internal battles with greed and pride, encouraging us to seek God's guidance in cultivating humility and generosity.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love, drawn by the magnetic pull of His grace, to seek wisdom and understanding from His holy Word. We are a community, a family, bound by a shared faith in a God who loves us, a Savior who redeems us, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 5:1-11, Philippians 2:3-4

Topics: Greed

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Can We Change?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 23, 2009

1. PRIDE OF MAN 2. DESIRE OF MAN 3. RESULT OF MAN 4. CHANGE OF MAN

Summer of 1969. 1. PRIDE OF MAN - Anti-war protests and "love-ins" & LSD was king - Vietnam had over 34,000 American Casualties - Richard Nixon first year in office - The other story Mary Jo Kopechne drowned at Chappaquiddick in an overturned, submerged Oldsmobile that was driven by Ted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 4, 2009

Our greatest enemies are the traits within us that cause us to sin. We see those traits in others, can’t control others, and can find healing only in Christ.

Enemies Mark 1:9-13; Psalm 25:1-10 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, March 1, 2009 Introduction: Today’s scripture lesson is one of David’s psalms. In it he pleads for help from God against his enemies. Listen to how he describes the forces against him. Psalm 25:1-10 To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Nation At War - Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

A Nation at War Ephesians 6:10-12 There’s more to life and living in this world than meets the eye. The Bible tells us that we are in a war zone where unseen spiritual forces battle constantly. As Christians we are part of this war. While the Bible assures us of victory, the tragic reality is that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: *other

Authority That Overcomes - Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

Spiritual Warfare (SW-02) Authority that Overcomes Matthew 28:18-19 We are standing in the face of the greatest confrontation mankind has ever known. I am further persuaded, that other than Calvary, we have entered the most intense concentration of that battle humanity has ever gone through. I do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

12 Keys To Grow In Your Authority - Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other