Sermons on Pride Goes Before Destruction:

Condemned By The Righteous Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus Trial before the Sanhedrin

Condemned by the Righteous Mark 14: 53-72 This is a map of the city of Jerusalem. You’ll notice the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s at the base of the Mount of Olives. From there, while Jesus was praying, he could see the temple across the Kidron Valley. When Jesus is arrested in the Garden, he makes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Methodist

#4: We Reap More Than We Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. There is also the universal law of reaping and sowing. They are seven in number, with each stemming from Go

What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. There is also the universal law of reaping and sowing. They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 We reap much we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Difficult Prayer

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 6, 2023

It is easy to pray with our mouths in public. Sincere prayer comes from a humble, pure and clean heart which only GOD can give.

A difficult prayer “Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 17:9-10 that the heart is desperately wicked, who can know it. In Mark 7:20-23, our LORD JESUS tells us clearly “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Mark 7:20-23

Character Study Of Jezebel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Jezebel was a powerful and influential queen, but she used her position for evil. Her story serves as a warning against pride, idolatry, and ungodly influence.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEZEBEL – EVIL QUEEN, WIFE OF AHAB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." – Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25, 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 Kings 19:1-2, 2 Kings 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lucifer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven, highlighting the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and urging us to learn from this tale to avoid similar pitfalls.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Topics: Lucifer, Defining Verse

Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002

Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Luke 4:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Crisis Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

Sermon 1 in a series on Galatians. The series goes verse by verse through the entire epistle. This is the introductory sermon for the series

New series: Preaching through Galatians My goal in a sermon plan for the year is for God to instruct us and edify us regarding our roles and responsibilities as individual believers and together as God’s church After agonizing over a plan and much prayer about what to teach first, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2015

What is humility? Where in the Bible do we see clear cut comparisons of humility and arrogance?

In Matthew 6 Vs 1-4: Giving to the needy … (summarize) Vs 16-18: Fasting ... (summarize) Matthew 6:5-15: prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Restoring Our Hearing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

Restoring Our Hearing Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 7, 2013 Intro So glad to see everyone. One thing we all share in common is some type of morning routine. From that moment are eyes begin to open...we each likely have some set of things we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, Man, And Beasts - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2021

What happens with man's thinking regarding themselves and animals when God is omitted?

Job 40 God, Man, and Beast – Part 1 God spoke in Job Chapters 38-41 to challenge Job and in a way God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! The point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how religious, how ambitious a ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar: How To Heal From Past Abuse Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

Amnon sets the trap, and clears everyone out of the room. He pretends to be sick to get her alone and he goes after her.

Family drama, I’ve seen it in my family and in many other families. I’ve arbitrated disputes between sisters. I’ve worked with families during funerals where there are arguments and disagreements. I’ve seen some seriously terrible things happen in families. Family is tough. Very tough, and in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2014

Jesus warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

Scripture Jesus encountered growing opposition on his journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Today’s text “contains Jesus’ most direct rebuke of the Pharisees and [lawyers], a significant portion of the Jewish religious leadership.” Let’s read about Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Be Too Quick To Make A Vow Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012

a study of the book of Judges chapter 11

Judges 11: 1 – 40 Don’t Be Too Quick To Make A Vow Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Owning My Relationship With God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God.

Owning My Relationship with God “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:1-13 KJV Intro: I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God. Your relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational