Sermons on pride's snare: showing 436-450 of 29,871

The Danger Of Being Too Important

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2020

A message that warns against the destructive power of pride, encouraging followers of Christ to serve with humility.

“Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, ‘Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.’ But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, ‘Behold, I thought that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blacklist - Pt. 1 - Black Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 1 – Black Eyes I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to be on . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oops I Tried To Get Over On God Series

Contributed by Ed Amundson on Jul 5, 2014

Today’s Scripture shows us how Nimrod, a type of Antichrist, unified humanity using all its knowledge, science and resources to establish a city. By the way… Nimrod’s leadership over the people in his day was the exact opposite of what God commanded.

Today is the first Sunday after the 4th of July. On our church FB page I posted the Declaration of Independence with this comment: “Praise The Lord for providing the founding principles of the United States of America in the Bible. #ournationfromGodsinspiration” That one post caused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

#52 Scribes And The Widow’s Offering

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 4, 2021

Which are you more like: the scribes or the widow who gave God her last two coins?

#52 Scribes and the Widow’s Offering Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 29, 2021 TEXT: Mark 12:38-44 – "And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

He Giveth More Grace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 12, 2008

pride versus grace

He Giveth More Grace Jam 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Jam 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Jam 4:3 Ye ask, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

James 4:7-5:6 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

Pride vs. Humility

Open your bibles to James Chapter 4. As we continue our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 10, 2024

Dealing with pride in the parable.

Good Morning. Today, we get one of the hardest subjects to talk about, and that is Pride. No one really wants to examine themselves for the amount of pride they have, although pretty much everyone is expert in examining others. To begin, I’ll share a quote from CS Lewis. (he says it better than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Doorways Of The Devil

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Bible showing ways the devil enters the life of a Christian

"Doorways of the Devil" Ephesians 6:10-18 is one of the most powerful and important passages of Scripture for the victorious Christian. That is, the Christian who is truly living in victory for the Lord Jesus Christ by winning the daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stolen Glory Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2017

Usurping God's glory leads to judgement. A study of Herod Agrippa's death because he accepted glory that properly belonged only to God.

“Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. On an appointed day, Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Numbering Israel

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009

Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be But Men

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

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

Scripture: Psalm 9:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 11: The Righteous Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2018

David was often in danger, whether in the court of Saul (1 Sam. 9:1), in the wilderness being chased by Saul (1 Sam. 18:11; 19:10), or during the rebellion of Absalom.

February 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 11 Title: The Righteous Lord To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Psalm 11 (KJV) 1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have A Tendency To Boast?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Guidelines for overcoming prideful tendencies

Some Biblical guidelines for overcoming a tendency to boast: 1. Remember that everything we have comes from the Lord. Paul writes, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." (I Cor. 1:31) When you consider how much the Lord has given us we really have little to boast about other than what we have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational