Sermons on Overcoming Pride:

Overcome By Redemption Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 24, 2021

Only with God’s help can we be people who overcome. That is fully illustrated in the life of Jacob.

OVERCOME BY REDEMPTION Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction We began this series by talking about the chaos that formed the beginning of the Creation account - that the Spirit of God was hovering above the chaos…speaking life into it. Each of the stories in the Bible that we look at will have it’s own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

More people have succumbed to fear than to deadly diseases. Fear causes weakness, therefore when the Lord said "Fear not", He also said "I will strengthen you". If we need to overcome fear and lead a healthy life, we need to learn about this from God's Word.

Overcoming Fear We read in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (TLV) There are two phrases in the above mentioned verse that I wish to highlight in this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Other

Overcome By Listening Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 15, 2021

There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is the voice of God - the one we should listen to above all.

OVERCOME BY LISTENING TO GOD 1 Samuel 3:1-16 Introduction There are so many different voices we listen to when we need help. There is that inner voice, the one we talk to when we are alone. There is the voice of friends - who may/ may not be Christians. There is the voice of experts - offering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming A Suicide

Contributed by Dennis Gard on Sep 22, 2024

To the family and all friends, God’s peace truly be with you this day. Today we do one of the most difficult of all things to do – we gather to grieve the passing of <Name>, who was much loved, respected, kind and caring, hardworking. We gather to commend him into God’s care.

I. Introduction: a. Grief is never an easy burden to bear – and never more so than when it comes to us in what we can only regard as an untimely fashion. It causes many questions to arise within us – questions about ourselves and what we might or might not have done to make things different – and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 54:8-10

The Ultimate Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

As Christians, our greatest example of an overcomer is Jesus Christ Himself. In this message, we will focus on Jesus as the ultimate overcomer, understanding that because He has overcome, we too can walk in victory.

The Ultimate Overcomer: Jesus Christ! Revelation 1:9-18 Introduction: Cf. we have been learning what it means to be an “Overcomer” – not some super saint – SC emblazoned across their chest – saved you are an overcomer. 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 29, 2024

In times of deep sorrow and mental struggle, it's easy to drown in waves of despair, feeling as if joy has completely vanished. Yet, we can speak hope into our hearts by fixing our gaze on God (Ps 42), trusting that even in the darkest moments, we will once again find strength and praise in Him.

Overcoming Depression Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Job 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Topics: Overcome

How To Be An Overcomer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of faith and God's love, emphasizing that the divine presence within us is greater than any worldly challenge, and our perception of God profoundly shapes our lives.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are gathered here to dive deep into the heart of the scripture, to explore the essence of our faith, to experience the profound love of God, and to learn how to become overcomers in this challenging world. We will be studying from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: Faith

Overcoming Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores dealing with depression through the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing God's unfailing love and the church's role in addressing mental health.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred sanctuary, where we gather together in unity and love to hear the Word of God. In the ups and downs of life, we often find ourselves in valleys of shadow, where the sunlight of joy seems to have abandoned us. We may feel isolated, misunderstood, ...read more

Topics: Depression

Overcoming Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages embracing God's gifts of power, love, and a sound mind to live out our faith courageously amidst fear and uncertainty.

Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a sense of anticipation in the air today as we gather in this sacred space, united in faith and fellowship. We are here to share, to listen, and to learn. We are here to be comforted and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of our divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Fear, Courage

Faith That Overcomes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages believers to truly know God, serve Him energetically, share Him boldly, and find contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as a disparate group of individuals, but as a family under the Lord, united by His love and grace. We gather to share in His word, to grow in understanding, and to be fortified in faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Topics: Victorious, Jesus Christ

God's Answer For Pride: Swallow It

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 21, 2005

The thesis of this sermon is that pride is the root of all sin and must be confessed and surrendered to the cleansing power of Jesus.

God’s Answer for Pride: Swallow It --Proverbs 16:18 --James 4:5-10 --Luke 18:9-14 In Shakespeare’s satiric tragedy on the Trojan War Troilus and Cressida the Greek General Agamemnon conjectures: He that is proud eats up himself; Pride is his own glass, his own trumpet, his own chronicle. . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008

This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 20, 2010

The course of modern American history parallels that of ancient Israel. This is a wake-up call!

Daniel Chapter 4 Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI We will return to the book of Daniel today. We diverted course last week for Mother’s Day, and we may divert again for Memorial Day, but we’ll keep after it until we get through Daniel. Chapter four contains an interesting story of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-27

Self And Pride Oppose The Spirit

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 16, 2014

In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness.

February 14 (Andrew Murray’s devotional) In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness. It is often said that it is not so . May not one reason be that in the teaching and example of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational