Sermons on Pride In Usa:

Profitable Pride Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2026

When God declares you righteous and reconciles you to Himself, you can and should boast in your hope, boast in your pain, and boast in your God.

A young construction worker at a construction site was bragging that he was stronger than everybody else there. He focused his remarks on making fun of one of the older workmen. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. “Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?” he said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025

Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message: To The Good Old U.s.a.

Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 3, 2003

There is no such thing as "National Security" without the God of the universe!

Introduction Of The Text: Today, this is a message to our country, “the good old U.S.A.” The “home of the brave,” the “land of the free.” Where opportunity is available to just about any and everybody! Now, let me set the record straight, I love this country. I would not want to live ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Pride Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2012

A father’s pride can be seen in several areas of his life. 1- He has pride in his children 2- He has pride in his work 3- He has pride in his faith

INTRO.- I Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Pride is not good. Most of the time it is not good because it deals with self and not others. ILL.- I love the old story about a lady who went to preacher to make a confession. She said to him, “I must confess a great ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:4-5, Job 29:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Before A Fall

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 28, 2001

God’s ways turn the world on its head

Field Dalling 02-09-01 Luke 14:1 and 7-11 Pride before a Fall Story: John Wesley and George Whitefield - the two great preachers of the 18th Century Evangelical Revival - were both great men of God. Sadly having been great friends at Oxford, they fell out over the Arminian/Calvinist debate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Anglican

Pride Vs. Humility Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series # 13. Paul addresses the roots of disunity with the church.

When we lived in Oregon you became aware of a few things you don’t really think about growing up in Pennsylvania. One of those things is recycling. We threw out everything as a boy growing up in Wilkes-Barre, PA: Paper, plastic, glass. It didn’t matter or cross our minds about the ecological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Interceding For America

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on May 31, 2009

The unchurched population is growing exponentially and with that the anti-Christian sentiment is producing a society that God will not support, thus the downward spiral of America.

Interceding for America Psalms 2 After last week’s message I did a great deal more soul searching. For some time now I have not been happy with my own relationship with the Lord. I am increasing more aware of the masses around us who don’t go to church; probably don’t have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Exposing Spiritual Pride

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

(1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: *other

Against Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on a prideful attitude

LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Away The Pride

Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 17, 2002

The greatest hindrance in accepting a gift if pride.

Introduction A baby girl was born into the world, abandoned by her father, and viewed by her mother as a hindrance to her social life and prospects of remarriage. The mother was eventually arrested for offering shoppers at a store her precious child. The little girl was passed through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Pride Is Showing

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003

Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Examples and illustrations are given.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Pride's Frightening Consequence

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003

Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, astrologers and soothsayers of Babylon.

PRIDE’S FRIGHTENING CONSEQUENCE "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride." Daniel 4:37 Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:37, Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist