Sermons on Lofty Pride:

Pride Is A Killer...if

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

We must allow the Lord to destroy pride in our lives

Pride is a killer if… Introduction- Good Morning, Glad that you are able to join us this morning. It is a wonderful thing that we can record our sermons and those that want to listen have a place to go to hear God’s word. Question for you- What would you do if you began listening to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Pride Revealed In A Dream Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

This chapter deals with sinful pride.

Well, we finally made it to chapter 4 in the Book of Daniel. This chapter deals with sinful pride. People who are filled with pride exalt themselves and demean others. That pride is sinful because it belittles and sometimes oppresses others. Sinful pride can cause rulers to subject people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Those Feelings Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 12, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of pride so that we can benefit from good pride and avoid the destructive nature of bad pride. It is important to know the difference between the two kinds of pride.

A. Once there was a guy named Zeke who had so much pride he could never admit he was wrong. 1. One day Zeke wandered into the blacksmith shop with sawdust all over the floor. 2. A few minutes before Zeke arrived, the blacksmith had been working on an uncooperative horseshoe, and had beat on it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 3:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Pride Chain Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 7, 2017

Chain Breaker

1. The frustrated confession of Jesus - v. 17 A. God is in control does not mean God is in agreement B. What frustrates Jesus should frustrate us 2. The frustrated question of the disciples A. The power of failure creates hunger and humility B. Prayer attaches us to God and fasting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Pride Of Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2016

In Jesus' second temptation we learn that to overcome the pride of life we must place our full trust in God the Father no matter what the circumstances are.

OVERCOMING THE PRIDE OF LIFE Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Pride Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2012

A father’s pride can be seen in several areas of his life. 1- He has pride in his children 2- He has pride in his work 3- He has pride in his faith

INTRO.- I Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Pride is not good. Most of the time it is not good because it deals with self and not others. ILL.- I love the old story about a lady who went to preacher to make a confession. She said to him, “I must confess a great ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:4-5, Job 29:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Pride Is In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

People spiritually and verbally view and define pride in a negative way, but when we look at the word translates from the Greek and Hebrew language we get different meanings

** the word pride in the Hebrew is 'gevah' which means exaltation or lifting up. ___my exaltation is in Jesus Christ ___the word exaltation means promotion.....my promotion is in Jesus Christ. ___the presence of Christ will promote you from one glory to another ___from one success to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3

Denomination: Other

Warnings Regarding Pride

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 8, 2016

FLATTERY CAN BE DANGEROUS

WARNINGS REGARDING PRIDE OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS AND PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF A WELL-MANAGED LIFE. IT HAS BEEN CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE.” READING A PROVERB TAKES LITTLE TIME: LIVING A PROVERB TAKES A LIFETIME! (DOUGLAS CONNELLY). INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Baptist

Pride & Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Pride & Truth

“Why do you call me good?...only God is good.” (1) Not even the Pharisees were called good. It was actually considered a strange title because it meant there was great reverence and respect was being given. (2) Titles are given to us by God, not man. (3) Jesus asks a question and provides a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death Of Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 19, 2023

Moses was shown the Land which the LORD had promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were promised would be given to their descendants. what else did Moses see from Pisgah's lofty height?

From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death of Moses Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses was an old man of 120 years of age. Yet even to the time of his death, he maintained his youth. He was still vigorous and could see clearly. Yet all have an appointment with death, even the great Moses. It is the LORD who ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther: Problems, Prayer & Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 22, 2004

Two opposing traits at work.

Esther 5:1-14 Problems, Prayer & Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church August 22, 2004 Introduction As we get started this morning, we’re going to take a quick poll. I am looking for people who have problems or difficult challenges facing them. It may be a health related problem, finances, family, work, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002

A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To 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. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Instructions To Protect Against Pride

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1.

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1. The First Instruction -- The Implications of Delegated Authority a. with respect to God's program 1) they had been commissioned to serve in God's program a) the bestowal of the commission b) the recipients ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Against Christian Pride And Arrogance

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a stand against Christian pride and arrogance

In Luke 10:1-16 instructions are given by Jesus to his seventy followers as he prepares them for ministry. Verses 17-20 describe the debriefing that took place following their return. In this debriefing, Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist