Sermons on Is It Pride:

The Sentence For The Sins Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride & their action of all-consuming greed is clearly stated. Here we have God giving voice to all the victims of injustices in a taunt song against their oppressors.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (-20) THE SENTENCE FOR THE SINS OF BABYLON The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride and their action of all-consuming greed (implicit in 2:4-5 and 1:5-7) is clearly and absolutely stated in verses six through 20. Here we have God giving voice to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When One Is Better Than A Crowd

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 15, 2012

The church is one body and not many and yet unity is often hindered by such "diseases" as pride, self-sufficiency, ignorance and laziness. To "heal" we need first to die to ourselves and surrender to Christ who will change us.

This week I heard devastating news from a friend of mine who will soon be ordained as a pastor. His son was just diagnosed with cancer. This is a young man, 18 years old, graduating from high school in just a few months and having to now face stage three cancer. It’s heart wrenching – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 7, 2017

The tension between the flesh and the Spirit is tremendous. Too often human pride and independence crowd God's Holy Spirit to the margins of daily thought and action. Unity and evangelism should be the hallmark of our churches today.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Where Should We Seat?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2015

The sermon shares where we should set in service to God and our neighbors. Disciple set in the seat of Pride, but where should we the redeemed of God set? WE need to be seated in the seat of service.

“Where Should I sit?” Mark 10:35-45 1. James and John have a Selfish Petition • James and John come to Jesus, not with a request, but a demand: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you" (v. 35). • "What is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023

A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Humility In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Humility is a fundamental Christian virtue that reflects the heart of Christ. It is the opposite of pride and self-exaltation, which lead to destruction. Humility enables believers to serve others, grow in grace, and glorify God in their daily lives.

Title: THE POWER OF HUMILITY IN CHRISTIAN LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-8 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Supporting Texts: James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Matthew 23:12; Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 22:4, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matthew 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bear One Another’s Burdens Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2009

Bearing each other’s burdens is a genuine expression of love and therefore fulfills the law of Christ.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story I used several years ago from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991). It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s For Dinner? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010

A study of Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 5 through 15

Ezekiel 3: 5 – 15 ‘What’s for dinner?’ Part 2 “5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:5-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend John Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 14 – 20

Mark 6: 14 – 20 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend John 14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “It is Elijah.” And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Split Personalities Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2010

A study of chapter 28 verses 1 through 36

Ezekiel 28: 1 – 26 Split Personalities “1 The word of the LORD came to me again, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “ Because your heart is lifted up, and you say, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of gods, in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pain Of Betrayal

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 13, 2017

The story of Joseph is a story of betrayal by those closest to you. But it is also a story of how God will see you through, no matter what you face, and how God can bring good out of the worst possible situation.

Genesis 37:2-4, 12-28 The Pain of Betrayal Boy, does it hurt when someone betrays you! As the anonymous saying goes, “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” We went through a painful experience in one of my churches. A small group was full of people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Genesis 50:20, 2 Samuel 13:8-9, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy From Without Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2017

A study of the book of Job 41: 1 – 34

Job 41: 1 – 34 The Enemy From Without 1 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? 2 Can you put a reed through his nose, or pierce his jaw with a hook? 3 Will he make many supplications to you? Will he speak softly to you? 4 Will he ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All In A Day's Work

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 5, 2015

This sermon looks at the workers in the marketplace waiting on someone to hire them. They are compared to Christians today.

The young man had just graduated from college and was at his first job interview. He was applying to be an accountant. Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked him, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The young man replied, "In the neighborhood of $100,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Broken & Hurting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2015

Even though all bad things originate from Satan, many of our problems come from us because of the choices we make in life. We are more focused on what WE want than on what GOD wants for us.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) More than anything else, God wants His creation of mankind to be all it can be! That includes our being joyful, blessed, knowledgeable and in love; in love with Him. The last thing He wants is for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: *other

I Deserve The Best

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene