Sermons on Pride Goes Before Destruction:

I Am

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2006

Jesus was not committing the sin of pride when he said "I am."

Scripture Reading: John 10:1-18 Message: “I AM” Text: Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). Have you ever used the words “I am?” I must admit that I have used those words. I remember a boxer who said, “I am the greatest”. We ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Giants: Don't Run

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020

A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Church Of God

The Razor's Edge

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

How many Christian’s have been tempted to give into sin, tempted to mix God’s standards with the world’s, tempted to take that lustful glance, that first drink, to tell that little white lie, to cheat on a test, to cheat on their taxes, or to cheat on the

The Razor’s Edge; Genesis 13:1-11 The Eskimo’s are among the greatest hunter’s of the world, but there is one animal that is the most difficult for them to catch. This animal has the greatest intellect, keenest smell, and the sharpest eyesight. And yet for the Eskimo’s to survive they must trap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-11

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Love is kind, in other words love looks for away to be condtructive not destructive.

LOVE IS KIND 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 TITUS 3: 4-7 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. TITUS 3:4-7 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad Boy Brethren

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Should we shun?

1 Cor 5:1-5 1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In Your Clay? (September 4, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2022

How many times have you seen a Capitol One commercial where you always hear the question, “What’s in your wallet?” As we hear today’s text a better question to ask is “What’s in your clay?” What’s in our clay that makes us resistant to how God is trying to mold us and shape us?

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLAY? Text: Jeremiah 18:1 -11 Jeremiah 18:1-11 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: (2) "Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." (3) So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

“HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Shebna? Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show Shebna and what are the future of Shebna and those living like Shebna.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a parasite? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show Shebna and what are the future of Shebna and those living like Shebna. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:15-19 (Amplified Bible) 22:15 Come, go to this [contemptible] steward and treasurer, to Shebna, who is over ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003

Pride is more than bragging... it’s seeing ourselves in God’s spot.

SE111702 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3. Humility INTRO: I’M NOT GOD Vince Lombardi - one of the greatest coaches in NFL history - apparently had an large ego. One day he came home to bed after a great win but wife was already asleep. When his feet touched her legs she said, God, your feet are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22, Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Envy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013

Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desires, Motive, And The Christian Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Our desires are the heart of the mind and can lead us to great things as well as destructive patterns.

Well, I have to tell you, men, I do believe that us reigning in our desires and guiding our motivation are very important. I just want you to think - just for a moment about 1 area in your life where you lack self-control. Just 1 area. Whether it's - you eat too much. Whether it's you drive like a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Appointed Time

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

“If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

THE APPOINTED TIME Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “The appointed time.” Job 14: 14 ; “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” A bus-stop is usually an interesting place and full of activities. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Selfish Motives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024

Explores our internal battles with greed and pride, encouraging us to seek God's guidance in cultivating humility and generosity.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love, drawn by the magnetic pull of His grace, to seek wisdom and understanding from His holy Word. We are a community, a family, bound by a shared faith in a God who loves us, a Savior who redeems us, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 5:1-11, Philippians 2:3-4

Topics: Greed