Sermons on Pride Is Satanic:

Walking In Love And Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

In nearly every area of life, we perform better when we know our purpose. God wants you to know your purpose in life as a believer in Christ. God Almighty wants you to know your “why.”

What’s my purpose in life? Something inside of us craves knowing our purpose in life. All of us ask this question - Why am I here? Studies show knowing one’s purpose is a powerful source of motivation in life. Get this: researchers have shown that when you stress “why we are doing this” to people, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways To Stand In The Way Of Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2019

Paul tells us where the false teachers were off-track. These aren't theological matters - so what are they doing that Paul rebukes?

- As we begin, let me give a little context to the situation Paul is addressing. Paul has been to Corinth but during his absence there were some false teachers who came in and began to move the Corinthian church in another direction. - This is an extension of the earlier part of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Matters

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 27, 2019

Paul uses the human body to illustrate three wrong attitudes Christians sometimes hold onto, and how to move past them toward unity in diversity.

Everyone Matters 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 27, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] The church today is messed up. We all know it. We’ve been in churches that had a wacky pastor, or wacky people, or both. We’ve been in churches that cared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Isaiah’s Oracles Or ‘burdens’, Fulfilled Or Could Be Fulfilled

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Events that may be indicative of 'End Times' in Isaiah 13-22; reasons for God's judgement

In chapters 13-23 Isaiah pronounces a series of ‘oracles’ regarding eleven neighbouring nations. This part of Isaiah is often referred to as ‘the oracles against the nations.’ But Isaiah doesn’t introduce his oracles as ‘against’; he uses the phrase ‘an oracle concerning…’ Oracles don’t have to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020

Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:5, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lion's Den

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2007

Satan roars like a lion, and he makes you think that he has you in his den, but God will bring you out in victory.

The Lion’s Den Sunday, July 22, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May Every child that has been to Children’s Church or a Sunday School class has heard of the wonderful story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. It’s a story of God’s great grace and power to deliver us through the most trying of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 4:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Goliath's Armor Bearer

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2003

Goliath’s armor bearer took the brunt of the battle for him. Satan does the same to those who work for him. But God fights for us.

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: 1 Samuel 17:4-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Spiritual Warfare: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

THERE IS A CONSTANT SPIRITUAL BATTLE GOING ON, BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THIS BATTLE WILL INVOLVE US PERSONALLY, AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WILL SEE IT ON A CORPORATE LEVEL.

OUR SPIRITUAL WARFARE: PART TWO EPHESIANS 6:10-13 I WANT TO WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE LISTENING BY RADIO TO OUR SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST. I ESPECIALLY WANT TO WISH EACH OF THE MOTHER’S LISTENING ALL OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY. WE BEGAN A SERIES LAST WEEK ON THE ISSUE OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Flying High

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 11, 2007

Our pride keeps us away from the Lord, and that distance keeps us in our valleys of doom. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com ** From "The Dangers of Living in the Wilderness" by Pastor Bob Brown

Let’s talk about depression. That is something all of us have experienced at one time or another, and I believe it is important for us to understand just what it is, and how it affects our walk as Christians. First of all, what is depression? Let me give you a very simple definition. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:16

Denomination: *other

"That Old Serpent...the Devil..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 14, 2005

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Christian. In light of these last days let’s examine why!

Introduction In these last days, Satan is working over time because he is on borrowed time! He knows if he is to be successful he must look ahead and peer into the possible future of our little ones. They are his target. He has used this generation long enough. He’s looking ahead. Let’s examine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fooling The Magician

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

A Response To The Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts.

1. Last week we saw how Satan tries to establish his kingdom on earth through the two beasts. And how these represent political powers and false religions throughout the present period between Christ’s two comings. We saw how their power will intensify so greatly near the end time that the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed