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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Sodom was guilty of six sins and the first on the list was "pride". What is it about pride that makes God so angry and how can we avoid that sin?
OPEN: A man told of driving West Texas highway. There were no cars in sight and he was going about 70 mph when suddenly, as he went over a crest in the road, he could see up ahead a huge hawk feeding on a rabbit who’d been killed by a passing vehicle. Now ordinarily, what do you think a bird would ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-51
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We enjoy a lot of freedom in our country. • We are free to attend church • we are free to choose what we want to be when we grow up • we are free to choose where we want to live • we are free to choose most of the things that affect our daily lives.
Memorial Day Theme: Memorial Day - A tribute to those who paid the price for our freedom. Do you know why I brought this flag with me this morning? It is to remind me that this week we celebrate a very special holiday. How many of you know what holiday we celebrate this week? It is called ...read more
Scripture: John 8:36
Denomination: Baptist
Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.
Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:24-28
Denomination: Salvation Army
Veterans over the last two centuries have sacrificed so much to obtain & preserve these precious freedoms, & more besides. That is why we honor veterans: To tell them “Thank you” for keeping us free.
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3-4; James 1:2-3; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Luke 8:14; Philippians.3:8 In many ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, James 1:2-3, Luke 8:14, Philippians 3:8 (view more) (view less)
Thesis: When we forget those who have helped us pride destroys us.
Thesis: When we forget those who have helped us pride destroys us. Intro.: 1. We want to talk about SOMETHING this AM that: a. Deceives heart (Jer. 49:16). e. Brings men to destruction b. Hardens mind (Dan. 5:20). (Prov. 16:18). c. Brings contention (Prov. 13:10). f. Abomination to God ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23
Aaron and Miriam lead a rebellion against Moses’ leadership that incenses God. What did they do wrong, and what can it teach us?
OPENING: Joe had ordered an expensive suit for a banquet, and the tailor finished alterations just in time. But as Joe left the shop, a sudden rainstorm doused the jacket and shrank one of the sleeves. "We can’t do anything about it today," the tailor told Joe when he returned to the shop. ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16
Two attitudes displayed in two sons, that kept each of them from receiving the joy God intended for them.
In 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After they expressed their ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:11-15
Denomination: Other
I talk about what pride is, how God feels about it, and what to do about it in our lives.
Dealing With Pride Intro: A minister received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching, & compared him with Billy Graham. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-13
This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.
The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more
Scripture: Acts 12:1-24
Humility recognizes that what I am and what I can ultimately be is by the grace of God. The result is humble pride leads to eternal confidence.
Humble Pride Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10¡§Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Denomination: Lutheran
Distinguish between pride and honor in America: 13 reasons to hate pride.
Title: ON PRIDE AND HONOR Text: Luke 14:7-11 © J. Clark Sneed Fosterville Baptist Church Sunday Morning, October 23, 2005 I. Introduction a. The Basis of Humility: Jesus b. The Barrier of Humility: American Culture c. Confusing Pride and Honor II. Body: 13 Reasons to Hate Pride a. Pride will ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-11
to demonstrate how pride is dangerous and that we should guard against it.
The Pride of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:1-5,16-21 Primary Purpose: To state the importance of being humble and to guard against pride. This may be one of those cases were Scripture understates the prosperity of a king. We haven’t seen a king that achieved both riches and military victory like ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-21
God considers pride much worse than man.
Obadiah 1:1-3 The Pride of Edom Introduction Before we consider our text tonight, I want to ask you some questions. What are some sins that are particularly offensive to you? What might be some sins that are offensive to a church? Can you name some sins or a sin that God finds particularly ...read more
Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-3
This sermon looks at what sinful pride is and how Naaman’s pride almost cost him everything!
In his book, “The Applause of Heaven”, Max Lucado tells the sad story of a man he came to know through a friend. The man’s name was Anibal. Anibal was a tough man. Max Lucado said that his tattooed anchor on his forearm symbolized his personality—cast-iron. His broad chest stretched his shirt. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Denomination: Methodist
The only way to overcome pride is to seek to be exalted by God rather than man. In this sermon we will see: I. The Problem of Pride II. The Place of the Humble III. The Praise Of God
Overcoming Pride Luke 14: 7-11 By Chris Nerreau Prayer / Read The Text: Father God we come to you not good but yours, not whole but broken and not faithful but seeking you. Father in you there is no deceit, no false hope and grace that extends to us even in our times of unbelief. It is my prayer ...read more
Denomination: Orthodox
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