Sermons on Pride Goes Before Destruction:

The Destruction Of End-Time Babylon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 21, 2024

Prostitutes demise is portrayed as the destruction of a wealthy commercial city.

June 22, 2024 Last week revealed the identity of Babylon the Great – the Prostitute. The religious system that will control world governments in the last days. The closing verses of Revelation 17 briefly describe what will happen when those same governments turn against her: Revelation 17:16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:16, Leviticus 21:19, Ezekiel 16:36-41, Ezekiel 23:22-29, Isaiah 13:19-22, Isaiah 21:9, Jeremiah 50:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When People Say We Don’t Need God

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 27, 2011

The TOWER of BABEL represents man’s effort without God. The Builders of Shinar failed in their attempt tried to reach heaven through human effort. We too will fail if we believe that spiritual enlightenment comes through human effort. The only way to k

The battle for our worship is a battle that draws our flesh and its desire to exert itself over God. The flesh demands that it be stroked, satisfied and honored. The inner part of our being cries out for independence. From our earliest days we desire to do things for ourselves. But we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tweets From God (Part 1: Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

“If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet?” The Bible contains five short one-chapter books. The first, Obadiah, is a tweet about one nation's downfall and another's deliverance.

Tweets from God: Obadiah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/15/2016 I want to encourage you to log into Facebook, Twitter or whatever social media you prefer and “check in” here at the Grove. This is one way that we as a congregation can get the word out to our friends, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Pride - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was a sinister looking scene. Before me stood carts covered with all kinds of objects - sharp probing picks, drill heads, and other objects I could not identify, except for the syringe that looked larger than any I had ever seen before. In the middle if the carts was the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pride - The Greatest Sin

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002

Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-20, 1 Samuel 2:27-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024

This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Mark 1:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride And The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 5, 2025

So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.

Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

Beware Of Pride And Hypocrisy

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 20, 2018

The scribes were guilty of pride and hypocrisy. And there is a 'scribe' within us. We must avoid the sins of pride and hypocrisy and pursue humility and integrity. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Few of you might recognize this man on the screen. This is Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who led a cultic church known as the Peoples Temple. He faced several allegations, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, Luke 14:7-11, Matthew 23:8-12, Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Destruction Of Israel And Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The subject of the whole chapter could be the great salvation of Israel and the coming kingdom of God. But first we have to look at verses 1& 2 which speaks of the great destruction of Israel.

Revelation chapter 11 is one of the most important and one of the most exciting chapters in Revelation. Five reasons: 1. It points to the rebuilding and destruction of the temple of Jerusalem. 2. It shows the destruction of Jerusalem by the Gentiles. 3. It ties in with the prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Pride Prevails Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 17, 2018

When pride prevails relationships fail

ENGAGE In his book, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote these insightful words: There is one vice of which no man in the world is free; which everyone in the world loathes when he sees it in someone else; and of which hardly any people, except Christians, ever imagine that they are guilty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Was Filled With Pride

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. We have the blessed promise in God’s Word that He will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-12, Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Respectable Sins - Pride Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 6, 2008

Pride is the most subtle of all sins because it feeds on our good points, normally!

Respectable Sins – Pride What are you most proud of? Do you take pride in your work? Are you proud of your children? Pride comes into so many areas of our lives and yet very few of us would like to overhear someone say of us: “They are a proud person.” You see Pride really is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Tribe Goes Astray Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

A whole tribe can be led astray when leadership is corrupted.

WHEN A TRIBE GOES ASTRAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 18 The tribe of Dan stole idols and set up their own shrine (Judges 18:30–31). INTRODUCTION: The story of the tribe of Dan in Judges 18 is a sobering reminder of how easily an entire community can be pulled away from God’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God