Sermons on Pharisees Pride:

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Scarification And Resurrection

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2019

By prayer, fasting and giving we wear away our protective ego so that the grace of Christ can seep into or flood our souls and bring us to new life.

Easter 2019 Scarification and Resurrection It’s been years since I made a loaf of bread, or cinnamon rolls, but I do remember the leavening. I recall taking warm water and adding a package of Fleishmann’s yeast and then mixing in the flour and salt and oil. You have to knead–that’s spelled with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, John 20:1-9, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 10: A Prayer For The Overthrow Of The Wicked. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2018

The theme is a familiar one in all periods of church history, including today: the apparent impunity with which ruthless men go their self-seeking way, regardless of God or man, allowing neither morality nor humanity to set limits to their methods or.....

February 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 10 Title: A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. Psalm 10 (NIV) 1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far off ? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Setting Your Priorities Right! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

Our values set our priorities. It determines where you spend your effort and time. We pick up our values basically from what we are constantly exposed to

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Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 11:24, Ecclesiastes 2:8, 1 Timothy 6:7, Ecclesiastes 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Asked God, And He Said No

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 17, 2024

In seeking God in prayer, we need to know this...God always answers our prayers.

In seeking God in prayer, we need to know this...God always answers our prayers. Just because we don't see the answer outwardly given or given in a timely manner does not mean He has not answered us. Know that God does answer our prayers, and He does so with three different answers: yes, no, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10, John 15:11-12, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Man Tried To Become Like God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2024

In this sermon series we are comparing the early chapters of Genesis with the late chapters in John. In this sermon, we explore how the Fall happened because man wanted to become like God and salvation happened because God was willing to become a man.

THE TEMPTION IN THE FALL: Satan told Adam and Eve that they could become like God. - Genesis 3:5. SIDE NOTE: This was also the issue in Satan’s fall. - Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-19; 1 Timothy 3:6. - His pride and desire to lift himself up. - Look up Isaiah 14:12-14. THE GREAT REVERSAL: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mistaking People For Gods

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-28, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

1 Thessalonians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 9-11 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

If we reject cultural stereotypes, classism and our own spiritual pride, in favor of unity, love and admiration for God and one another, we will accomplish the mission we have been placed on earth for.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Corinthians 11:11-16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Name For Ourselves Fails The Test Of Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2025

We have a tendency to believe our own publicity, and feel best about ourselves when we own the deeds to lots of stuff.

Friday of the Sixth Week in Course 2025 “Let’s make a name for ourselves” hints that the first reading, from Genesis, is really talking about the results of human pride. Migrating people from the far reaches of Asia are imagined coming together in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 9:1

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Tongues

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

The confusion of tongues God visited on his people at the tower of Babel is reversed at Pentecost.

I have to begin this sermon with a confession. I have a weakness for puns. One or two of you may have noticed it, and as faults go it’s not as bad as some. But this week, I have to admit, I gave into temptation. The title of this sermon is a pun. Because I’m not going to talk about what most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop Your Arrogancy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2024

Let us reflect on the danger of arrogance and the importance of humility.

The Bible warns us against the snare of arrogance, reminding us that pride goes before a fall. In Proverbs 16:18, we read, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." In Luke 14:11, Jesus teaches us, "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11

Unbelief In 140 Characters Or Less - Philippians 2:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

No one wants to be known as a whiner. Yet most of us complain routinely. What do you complaints reveal about your heart?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Battle In The Desert

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2025

Our exemplar in spiritual warfare is Jesus Christ

First Sunday of Lent 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ was the Son of God. But He was, in human eyes, first the Son of Joseph and Mary, and since Joseph was a descendant of King David, their greatest king, Jesus was also called “Son of David.” That was important in Jewish eyes back in the first century, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13, 1 John 2:16, Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic