Sermons on Pride Goes Before Destruction:

The King Who Turned White Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2011

What's wrong with a little pride? Apparently quite a bit. Learn the effect pride had on King Uzziah, on you... and perhaps the influence it had one of the great prophets of the Old Testament.

OPEN: A man by the name of Keith Miller told of the time when his daughters were very young. They’d drop them off at the church's children's chapel on Sundays before the 11 am service. But one day Keith chanced to be in the class when the preacher was telling the story for the day to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unashamed Before Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to live confidently and unashamedly in Jesus, continuing in obedience to God's Word, so that they may stand unashamed before Him at His coming.

Good evening, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today to dive into the Scriptures and listen to what God has to say through His Word. In the wise words of A.W. Tozer, "To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men." As we settle into our seats, let's turn our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Topics: Continue, Christ

"Dancing Before God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2003

The Christian Life should be a daily dance before God.

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 “Dancing Before God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever been so immersed in worshipping God…that you completely forgot about yourself…that is…you lost all sense of self-consciousness? If you have, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 1, 2020

After Jesus' arrest he was taken to various Jewish and Roman courts. This message centers on Jesus standing before Pilate the Roman Procurator and deals with text from John 19:1-16.

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 Intro: On the night of Jesus' arrest he was taken back and forth from various Jewish courts to Roman courts and in between he was mocked by soldiers, and beaten within an inch of his life. All this was done before Jesus was taken to Golgotha to be crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Paul Before Agrippa

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Nov 12, 2000

The Apostle Paul's defence before King Agrippa

My text this evening is Acts 26 and verse 28, King Agrippa’s reply to Paul where he says, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian?” Now these eight little words have to be the saddest ever to grace the pages of the Bible. It strikes at the very heart of the problem of men and women living in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Choice Before Time Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After last week, and my referencing America’s song “Tin Man”, and after hearing several folks tell me that they couldn’t get it out of their heads during the sermon, I hesitate to do the same again, but here goes. It was a Tuesday night staple in the Harvey household when I was a child growing up; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Before Hiding

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Brethren

I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022

do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Trial Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The trial of Jesus

The trial before Pilate John 18:28-40 A lady was so lonely she decided to go to the local pet store and see if she could find some little animal to keep her company. The owner of the store convinced her that what she needed was a parrot. He said, “They’re very ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Academy Award For Best Actor Goes To Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 1 – 12

Luke 12: 1 – 12 The Academy Award For Best Actor Goes To In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Goes Round The Mulberry Tree

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 14: 1- 17

1 Chronicles 14: 1- 17 The Lord goes round the mulberry tree 14 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters, to build him a house. 2 So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Peter Goes With The Men From Cornelius Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2017

While Peter was pondering in his heart the vision he had received from the Lord, the servants of Cornelius arrived at the gate and asked for him. Directed by the Spirit he went down from the housetop to greet them.

April 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter Goes with the Men from Cornelius (10:17-22) Scripture (Acts 10:17-22) 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Goes Through My Wreck

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

God gave me a dream where Jesus went through a wreck with me. Jesus goes through our hardest times with us.

Jesus Goes Through My Wreck Acts 4:1-13 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, {captain: or, ruler} 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God