Sermons on Pride Of Achievement:

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Remover Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 15, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the Sin Remover. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise! Is a lifetime long enough to praise Him? Is eternity long enough? It’s time to proclaim: “That’s MY King!”

The Sin Remover Exodus 12:7-46, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second and final in the series That’s My King!) Show video: "That’s My King!" (S. M. Lockeridge) When we decide to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes the day we recognize Jesus as “The Sin Remover.” Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Choices Matter Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

Jesus concludes His sermon of the mount with 4 choices that we all are making.

Your Choices Matter... A Lot, Like Eternally QUESTION... • Are you ready to dive into the living and active word of God this morning? • Are you going to approach His word today with that are minds ready to listen and with hearts that are ready to respond? • Do you believe that God’s word has the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2021

This Sunday we'll be looking into the real Spirit of Christmas and how God wants to overshadow us with Him to meet our greatest need, to solve our most insolvable problem, and to bring forth a victory in our lives that in our own strength we’ve been unable to achieve.

The Christmas Spirit Around Christmas time, there are a rash of Christmas special, but nothing replaces, for me, are the classics like “Miracle on 34th Street,” or “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But the one most people are familiar with is from the Novel by Charles Dickens entitled “A Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:35, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Todd Nelson on Nov 26, 2005

Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial problems due to over spending, laziness, unbearable marriages, broken parent-child relationships or being over weight, ALL of us have personal struggles in our lives

Overcoming Temptation: Discovering How To Reign In Life Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:17) INTRODUCTION: Whether it’s anger, insecurity, fear, low self-esteem, lust, infidelity, pride, financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Higher Praise

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 19, 2023

In this sermon we're looking at how Paul addresses the Corinthians who had wrongly believed they were more spiritual than others. A growing Christian life has no place for pride. Paul teaches that we should be considered as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 “A Higher Praise” March 19, 2023 This week we also continue in the book of the first Corinthians. It’s another book written by Paul around 25 years after Jesus' earthly ministry. Corinth is the original sin city. As a Coastal town people were always coming and going. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Preach Jesus Through A Book That Doesn't Mention God

Contributed by Joseph Jabotte on Apr 16, 2023

Esther Esther Esther ( shake head) what an interesting book. Pride, excessive consumption of alcohol, lust, divorce, Sex, lies and murder and that’s just the first 2 chapters. How do you preach Jesus through a book that doesn’t mention God?

Good morning church Today is a great day to be with you in the house of the Lord. Today our study on finding Jesus throughout God’s word brings us to the book of Esther. Now usually when I’m studying these books trying to find Jesus I look for key things like the names of God. Names like Yahweh, ...read more

Values From God's Viewpoint

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 5, 2012

The world has a way of dealing with different issues. What are values from God's perspective when it comes to handling money, paying our taxes, leadership, discipline issues, or forgiveness?

Matthew 17:24 – Matthew 18:35 ILLUSTRATION 1: A Sunday school teacher was diligently teaching about Salvation, explaining how we have sinned and need to seek forgiveness from God. After this, she asked the children, “What should you do in order for you to be forgiven of your ...read more

Denomination: *other

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2017

This is the third message in the series "Auto-correcting God."

Today is the third message in the series titled, Genesis 3 made us “smart phones”. “Smart phones” describe who we were before we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Smart phones can “auto-correct” or change your text messages without your approval – a function first generation cell phones, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5, 1 Samuel 8:19-20, Jeremiah 17:5, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 15:1-26, Deuteronomy 25:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

All sin is deadly but the Seven Deadly Sins are some of the biggest problems we can find ourselves in. Anger makes the list of the seven deadly sins because for centuries people have witnessed its destructive power and influence.

We are continuing our teaching series devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins. In his autobiography, Number 1, famous New York Yankee manager, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with the legendary, Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch and the two decided that would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

What God Thinks About Money Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If you go to God and say, “I deserve acceptance,” you will be rejected, because that shows you do not know what’s in your own heart. But if you go to God and say, “I deserve rejection; please forgive me,” you will get acceptance. That’s the gospel.

Just in time for Thanksgiving meal, Jesus tells us who to invite. Today, we encounter a dramatic story where Jesus has been invited into the home of a very prominent man. We discover at the very beginning of this chapter that Jesus was invited to a big supper with lots of guests at a prominent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Off The Chart” Egos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2022

Isaiah prophetically recalls the fall of Lucifer while addressing God’s judgment upon Babylon. Lucifer, whose name would be changed to Satan (“the adversary”) is conceptually linked to the arrogance of the King of Babylon.

“Off the Chart” Egos Isaiah 14:3-20 1. Today’s joke is short, but one of my funnier jokes. I think I shared it last in 2005. Here goes. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:3-20, Ezekiel 28:11-15, Luke 10:17-20, Revelation 12:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible