Sermons on Pride Of The Scribes:

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naaman's Healing

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Naaman’s pride almost prevents a healing, but are we that different?

2 Kings 5 Most of us have the trappings of power and privilege: we live in one of the wealthiest countries with one of the highest standards of living. We live in an age our grandparents could never have dreamed of. We are not unlike Naaman in the story in 2 Kings 5. But he had to learn an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty And Wisdom – Abigail’s Timely Intervention Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

In a world marked by conflict and pride, wisdom remains a priceless treasure.

BEAUTY AND WISDOM – ABIGAIL’S TIMELY INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:10-12, Ecclesiastes 7:19, James 3:17, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 15:1 INTRODUCTION: In a world marked by conflict and pride, wisdom remains a priceless treasure. 1 Samuel ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who Are The Lost? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019

How does God see the lost of this world? Do we see the lost the same way or are we like the Pharisees and Scribes and shun the lost?

Our New sermon series is entitled, “The Ends of the Earth,” an obvious reference to Acts 1:8. Acts 1:8 (NKJV) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” For the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Prayers, And Two Faiths

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 21, 2010

At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. One trusted in himself and his righteousness. He went home dead in his sin. The other humbly confessed his sin and believed in salvation outside himself. He went home justified by God’s grace.

Intro At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. The first man was a Pharisee. He’s the good guy. He’s respected. He’s forgotten more about the Scriptures than most of us can remember. He’s an example of how to live an upstanding life. Do as he says and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 27, 2008

Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that?

Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 1 Matthew 21:23-27 Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that? Let me be the first to confess that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nebuchadnezzar's Testimony Meeting

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2015

Nebuchadnezzar has a powerful encounter with God and responds with praise! One of the reasons our testimony meetings in churches are so blah is because our people are not encountering God as they should be!

Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony Daniel 4 GOD IS IN CHARGE AND HOLDS AUTHORITY OVER ALL! When we speak of the sovereignty of God we should be humbled—remembering that He is in charge and we are not. Speaking of the sovereignty of God can bring great confusion, for if God is really in charge ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Am

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2006

Jesus was not committing the sin of pride when he said "I am."

Scripture Reading: John 10:1-18 Message: “I AM” Text: Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). Have you ever used the words “I am?” I must admit that I have used those words. I remember a boxer who said, “I am the greatest”. We ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on how judgmentalism, pride and selfishness are unwelcome at God’s table.

Luke Series #67 June 02, 2002 Title: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

What Judas Missed-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 7, 2018

6 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VI—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Sure-fire Mouse Solution: Three pastors were having lunch together at a diner. The first pastor said, "Ya know, since summer started I've been having trouble with mice in my church. I've tried ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-37

Denomination: Baptist