Sermons on Fighting Pride:

Pride Comes Before The Fall / Lessons From The Stairway To Heaven

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2014

In the story of the tower of Babel, we see that pride will separate us from god.

Pride Comes Before The Fall Lessons from the stairway to Heaven Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"but I Want To Fight Back!"

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 1, 2019

Instead of fighting back when someone does us wrong, we can witness that He is greater than whatever has been taken from us.

The teaching in today's passage is hard for the average person to swallow. When I first read it as a child, I flat-out told Jesus He was wrong. Adolescence refined me; in high school I remarked that this was a lovely thought, but that it just wouldn't work in the real world. Oddly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thanksgiving 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our world is impacted by natural disasters & senseless violence. God continues to shelter and protect us while at the same time empowering us. Saints it is the Love of God that must take dominion over this world of ours. For the love of God conquers all.

Thanksgiving 2017 Psalm 8 Ephesians 2:1-10 Message: It is Thanksgiving 2017 and we celebrate the goodness of our God and His endless blessings toward us. We see that goodness and blessing in so many areas of our lives that we can’t but help be thankful. In a world that is impacted by natural ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sunny Side Sermon V: Christian Battle Armor - What A Shame Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, threats toward God's People are intended to silence voices of God's Truth. Though we don't like the idea of warfare, Christian disciples must be equipped with spiritual armor to fight the good fight of faith.

CHRISTIAN BATTLE ARMOR? WHAT A SHAME! It was a crying shame that, in June of this year, a gunman opened fire on softball teams made up of congressmen in Washington! No one suspected it could happen, yet it did happen - two teams practicing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

"Coming Back To The Heart Of Worship"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 7, 2014

This message looks at the Pharisee and tax collectors attitude toward worship.

“Coming Back to the Heart of Worship” The Pharisee and the Tax Collector History of the heart of worship. Luke 18:9-14 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Humility Lived Out? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 8, 2022

Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar teach us how to live out our humility.

Introduction I look around the world today and I don’t see what I consider to be a lot of humility these days. And then I thought to myself, maybe it is me, maybe I don’t know what humility looks like. Maybe, I don’t know what I am looking for. I know this I need to know what humility looks ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Lord Fight Your Battles--While You Fight His - 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

God’s plan rolls like a tank over an anthill of chaos. Assassinations, betrayals, and civil war couldn’t slow it down. Watch it crush every obstacle to David’s crown—and learn why nothing in your life can derail God’s promises either.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction The heart and soul of this chapter is verse 9. 9 David answered …"As surely as the LORD lives, who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Fighting The Wrong Enemy Mk 9: 38-41

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance and tolerance is often misunderstood.

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance. Tolerance is often misunderstood. Some believe that every person should be received and accepted' no matter their beliefs or behavior. Others are convinced that beliefs and behavior matter; In other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror Of Reality Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 14

THE MIRROR OF REALITY (2 SAMUEL 24) Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan is a colorful and controversial character. He made his fortune after eight years of hard work in pizza delivery but squandered it all on an expensive lifestyle. At the height of his success, he bought the Detroit Tigers baseball ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Humble Be Hopeful

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Friendship

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003

Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joseph Experience – Attitude City 01 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

If you have ever felt like you entered a Joseph Experience and want to navigate out of the situation, this Bible study will help you guide your way out of Attitude City and head on towards the Promise Land.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral This new series is about The Joseph Experience. We’ll be studying what the Joseph Experience is exactly, what paves the path, what can keep a person in it, and most importantly ...read more

Under The Mighty Hand Of God - 1 Peter 5:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 24, 2025

Symptoms of pride are disobedience, human wisdom, self-sufficiency, burnout, self-condemnation, over-indulgence, rebellion against authority, unforgiveness, and demanding to know the hidden things.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6