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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

    Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living For Maximum Gain

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,151 views

    Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

    200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Peace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2009
     | 3,939 views

    Achieving peace in the world must come from those who have achieved peace with themselves. That in turn comes from achieving peace with God. For the Day of Prayer for World Peace, for baptism, and for Communion

    My mother-in-law made an arresting comment the other day. She had been reminiscing about what it was like to take care of two small children in a British bomb shelter, and then our conversation turned to the present situation with Iraq. "Oh, you men", she said. "You men, always getting us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit's Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2017
     | 7,776 views

    Don’t overestimate yourself and don’t underestimate yourself either. Just use your God-given gifts to serve.

    Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Orgullo

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 24, 2020
     | 2,254 views

    Dios resiste a los orgullosos. Ese demonio del orgullo nació con nosotros, y no morirá ni una hora antes que nosotros. Ninguno de nosotros es invisible para este antiguo enemigo. Por lo tanto, humillaos bajo la poderosa mano de Dios (1 Pedro 5:6).

    ORGULLO "Dios resiste a los orgullosos, pero da gracia a los humildes". (1 Pedro 5:5) Dios demuestra su propio amor hacia nosotros, en que cuando todavía éramos pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros. El amor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

    What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    To Be But Men

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    Even the godliest of men and women find themselves facing the issue of pride. But pride always comes with a price.

    That the Nations May Know Themselves to be but Men - Psalm 9:19-20 (Read Psalm 9:19-20) We live in a nation of NO FEAR. We’ve all seen the bumper stickers, we’ve all read the T-shirts. NO FEAR! It’s not just an American slogan. It’s an American state of mind. I would have no problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing Towards The Goal Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,549 views

    How do you achieve the goal of knowing Christ?

    #24, 9-23-07 Pressing Towards the Goal Introduction; What is your purpose for living? Is it just to survive? Is it just to enjoy your self? Are you just floating aimlessly through life? God has a higher purpose for us! How can we know and achieve that purpose? Text; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,879 views

    The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

    Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,746 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Victories Won In Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 350 views

    In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, but by faith.

    VICTORIES WON IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:32-34, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, Psalm 44:6-7, Ephesians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

    The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dumb Edom

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    A sermon to show the sin of pride.

    DUMB EDOM Obadiah 1:1-18 I. THE DEFINITION OF PRIDE - vs. 4 "...thou exalt thyself..." II. THE DECEPTIVENESS OF PRIDE - vs. 3 "The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee..." III. THE DEFENSELESSNESS OF PRIDE - vs. 5-6 "If thieves came to thee..." IV. THE DESERTION OF PRIDE - vs. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Death Wish Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    Mutiny, pride, security, arrogance

    THE DEATH WISH Luke 15: 11-12 (p740) July 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wanted someone to die? I have! I remember my father's battle with cancer...it had ravaged his entire body...He only weighed 135 pounds when it began, but after battling it for a year...the last six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is No Plan B Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,909 views

    Salvation, repentance, humility, pride

    THERE IS NO PLAN B “Why going is urgent, not optional” Romans 3: 10-12 (p 797) Oct. 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the statement “Ignorance of the law is no excuse?” or “Ignorance of the law is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ