Sermons on Pride Rules Men:

Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuild The Wall - The Story Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 15, 2024

So, I want to look at Nehemiah and the wall rebuilding. I want to look at a different aspect. I wish to talk about the wall and how it still applies to us today. Let me first give you some context and background for those who do not know the story.

Rebuild the wall – Men's Breakfast April 2024 Well, good morning, men. Some of you are wondering if this was the big announcement. No, it does not come at the end of this message. It is excellent for us at newlife to have over 100 men at our breakfasts. It has been good to see that we men, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003

We can love our neighbor as ourself by following the golden rule and the Jesus rule.

Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #4: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” 10.12.03 Text: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: A. Four Sundays ago I began the sermon with these words: “This is perhaps the most important sermon I will ever preach.” 1. I was serious when I said that. 2. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

Discernment develops in a climate of humility. Suspicion thrives in pride. If your church is filled with pride, competition, and a religious spirit, it will also be filled with suspicion.

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ( Hebrews 5:14) Brethren, we are dealing with a crafty enemy who always desires to keep on fighting the wrong battles. He is so cunning that if you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return To Sanity

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012

Pride is devastating to the life of God within us, primarily because it focuses us on ourselves and tricks us into believing that the good things of life are somehow produced by us or are given to us because we are so great or so worthy or so important.

Return to Sanity Dan 4 Mar 11, 2012 Intro: A young woman was seeking some help: Pastor, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not to think that, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Treat A Brother

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 20, 2022

Obadiah is the smallest book in the Old Testament but contains some powerful lessons. This study is intended to be an overview of the book

Obadiah: Be Careful How You Treat God’s Children By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Facts 1. Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT 2. Obadiah means “worshipper or servant of Yahweh” 3. He doesn’t tell us anything about himself. 4. Scripture refers to 11 people with the name ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Apr 5, 2022

Everybody is religious. Many make up their own rules - about worship, about money, about sex, about the environment, about politics. Jesus isn't the Messiah many want Him to be. The Pharisees plotted to kill him. People today reject Him and dismiss Him and ignore Him. Are you a Pharisee?

ON THE SABBATH MATTHEW 12:1-2 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” Question: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Made Right Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 14 and 15

Mark 1: 14 – 15 All Things Made Right 14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Let me ask you a question, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Star & A Sceptre Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

The much awaited Advent of Messiah had already took place in History but still the Jews look for HIM. Poor and Pathetic Jews. They missed the Mark and a became people searching Messiah in a Dark place. Behold the Messiah forever.

Text: Numbers 24:15-19 Theme: Star & Scepter Greetings: My heartfelt Christmas wishes. God bless all of you with the Christ’s Peace and favour. May the Glory of God shine on and around you. It’s a time of white gifts to the Unknown for a good cause. The joy Advent of Christ is celebrated, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018

Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Just Preach Faith, It Works!

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Feb 25, 2008

Though you may be tired and weary, God has not forsaken you. He didn’t put you somewhere so you could struggle but He does have a plan and you are part of it. Just preach faith - it works!

Just Preach Faith, It Works! Titus 1 In Titus chapter 1 we find a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus. Historians say that Paul was responding to a letter that Titus had sent to him. Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. And while pasturing this church he became discouraged so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fools And Really Wise Guys

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009

There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2023

MAY 17th, 2026.

Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, Psalm 68:32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11, John 17:1-11. A). A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Acts 1:6-14. The eleven surviving Apostles had just been told that they would be ‘baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days from now’ (Acts 1:5). Now they were asking the risen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, Psalm 68:32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11, John 17:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Christian: Humility Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

How to develop humility in an age of pride

Marks of a Christian: Humility Luke 14:7-11 Over the past few weeks we have been looking at some of the marks or identifying characteristics of a Christian. Paul carried the physical marks of Christ in his own body which identified him with the testimony of Christ. However, believers should bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational