Sermons on Pride And Ego:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, Let Us.... Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 3, 2008

Demonstrating through the story of Babel how to avoid unhealthy pride and fear by trusting God.

COME, LET US……. Genesis 11:1-9 Read all of Genesis 11:1-9. Today’s message addresses human pride, fear, and sin. Very apparent to us at this point: It is a message of judgment; but upon closer examination of its context, we also find a message of grace. When a televised baseball game ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Powerful Change In Direction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pollution Of Sin

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Understand the characteristics of sin: omission, commision, lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life...

TAKE HEED: THE POLLUTION OF SIN... THE INSANITY OF SIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SIN COMES IN TWO FORMS: 1. GUILT: REATUS, sinfulness, feeling, wrongdoing... INWARD 2. POLLUTION: MACULA... OUTWARD... Contaminate, defile, make foul, dirty, filthy, destroy the purity or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 17:13-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Reconciliation Factor Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004

God wants you to enjoy relationships of oneness.

Matthew 5:23-26 The Reconciliation Factor Introduction During the month of August I dealt with the subject of unity, exploring what exactly unity is and how it applies to our various relationships with God, with our fellow church members, with our husbands or wives, and by inference every other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1peter Part 19" The Heart Of A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 19 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 19 “The heart of a shepherd” It seems like months since we last looked at the great book of 1 Peter As many of you know we are preaching though this book Verse by verse Learning to apply Peter’s words to our hearts bit by bit I need to remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Doing That

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Pride often stands in the way of our accepting the simple fact that Christ Jesus offers us an abundant life. This sermon uses 2 Kings 5: 1 – 14 and Galatians 6: 1 - 16 to examine human pride.

I’m Not Doing That! 2 Kings 5: 1 – 14 / Galatians 6: 1 - 16 Intro: In my high school geometry class we were assigned a difficult problem for homework. I worked the problem and the next day was asked to put on my answer on the board. – The teacher bellowed, “that’s not right – you’re answer is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That's A Devil Of A Problem

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003

We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of Safety

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Sep 7, 2006

An end-time message on the life of Noah and his preparation for the flood.

The Ark of Safety INTRO: I am beginning, this morning, the first of a 3-part series on the End-Time Harvest. And in doing so I’d like to ask simply a few questions to spur you on to spiritual thought…about yourself – Where are you on your journey with God? What is going on in your life ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)

The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hungry For God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 4, 2017

The hunger we have determines what we pursue in life

Hungering for God CCCAG May 28th, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:6 I want to speak to you today about hunger. Hunger doesn’t just involve the stomach rumbling, but can involve other things in life that bring you a sense of fulfillment or happiness. In the early 90’s, I had taken the Wisconsin EMT ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look Inside The Local Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 22, 2018

A Sermon examining certain issues you will often encounter inside the local church.

A Look Inside The Local Church- (pt 1) Titus 3:9-15 I don't know about you, but I can honestly say "I love church!" I love to assemble together with my brothers and sisters in Christ. The 3 times that we join together each week are a great privilege and blessing. I also enjoy visiting other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist