Sermons on Lofty Pride:

Self Less PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of humbling ourselves, submitting our egos and pride to God, and embracing the freedom that comes from seeing ourselves in the proper biblical light.

Hey there, Church! Today we're going to jump right into a deep topic that impacts every single one of us - our view of ourselves. Now, let's not kid ourselves, it's a tough one. We're all guilty of letting our egos run the show from time to time, aren't we? But you see, Scripture has a whole lot to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15, John 3:30

Topics: Thinking Of Self, Thinking Less Of Self

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

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

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 Other Side Of Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010

This sermon deals with the desire to move beyond being tempted to sin to having an overwhelming desire to be in the presence of God.

The Other Side Of Me 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 Is there anyone here besides me that has discovered that you seem to be a much better Christian in church on Sunday mornings than you are during the other parts of the week? Even though I know I’m saved, and I ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 31, 2015

The faces of people reflect their spirit and many are haughty. Many people are Godless fools proud of their wealth, position, and power. And sadly all that will be all gone one day and they will be in anguish because God “resists the proud"

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow! Kelly Durant 11-1-15 Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 2. How many of you have travelled on an airplane lately? Let me tell you about my most recent ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Remember The Lord

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Jun 6, 2019

How quickly we forget the Lord after He has rescued us from sure destruction. Or how we take credit for our own deliverance and forget to give God thanks and glory. This is a short message that encourages believers to Remember the Lord for all of His goodness towards them.

Remember the Lord Johnny missed the train that would have taken him to see his favorite Football team play on Saturday. Running behind, he frantically started driving to the match. As he approached the stadium, there wasn’t a parking space to be found, anywhere. Not wanting to miss the opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 107:23-32, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019

Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman's Great Journey Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

story of Naaman the Leper and his journey to find healing in the Lord God Almighty and the proper response to God when He delivers us.

NAAMAN’S GREAT JOURNEY 2 KINGS 5:1-15 1. A MAN OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly respected, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man was also a valiant warrior, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome Home

Contributed by Joanne Chan on Feb 7, 2018

This sermon looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son, and explores the relationship between the father, the younger son, and the older son. The intertwined relationship of this family shows that love and respect should be the key values of our church.

Lately I have been binge watching this new American TV series called “This is us”. It’s about a family with triplets and their intertwining stories with each other now, when the characters are grown up, but it constantly flashes back to their childhood times. It shows how their loving parents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Becoming A Community Part 3 Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

The barriers to becoming a community...

Becoming a Community: Barriers This morning we’re going to wrap up our look at becoming a community. We’ve been looking at the early church found in the book of Acts as a model for the kind of community that God would have us to become here in this place. READ Acts 2:42-47 Before we move on, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 3, 2012

Just like the Prodigal son our self-sufficiency leaves us spent and worn-out as we leave our Father to make a name for ourselves. Like the younger son, we want the father Dead to enjoy the world he created for us without his rules. The Father lets us go

Series: Lost Message: The Prodigal Father! Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: July 31 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning I want to begin with a confession. One of my greatest struggles is self-sufficiency and this self-sufficiency usually results in my being tired, worn out, or spent! Sometimes my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist