Sermons on pride: showing 511-525 of 26,944

Responsibility And Humility Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 3, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about an appropriate response to church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is an appropriate response to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jeroboam's Downfall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Th

I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This became a great sin and resulted in the utter destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Feud Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS FAMILY FEUD NUMBERS 12:1-16 -What would you think if your brother was elected president? -Some of you might actually say “great!” “I’d vote for him” -But some of you might move to Canada! -Others would simply call the tabloids for an easy payday! ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Or Humiliation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION - Esther 6:1-13 (ESTHER 6:1-4) -Hook: Ever have a week you aren’t too proud of? -A week where you weren’t patient enough with your kids? -Or you weren’t kind enough to your wife? -Ever had a week where you just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Fun To Be King Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015

study of the book of Esther

It's Fun to Be King Esther 1 1. Prestige - Image is everything - vs. 4-7 2. Power - Can you say, "control freak"? - vs. 10-12 3. Pride - Do not challenge my power - vs. 15-18 4. Problem - The crown will fall ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

#5- Humility And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I find real, true joy?

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Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

I Cleaned Our Windows

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 17, 2011

A sermon on Romans 2. Designed to be a brief overview of Chapter 2. (Material adapted from WIERSBE’S EXPOSITORY OUTLINES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT and Dr. Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans)

HoHum: A woman looked out of her window every morning and commented on the dirty laundry on her neighbor’s line. One day she noticed it was sparkling clean: “Maybe she’s using a new detergent,” she said. “No,” said her husband, “I got up early and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 6-Angels- 2~ Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012

Lucifer and the angels that believed his lies were cast out of heaven down to the earth, they were on the earth before God ever created man or any other creature. > Jesus said in Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from he

# 6-ANGELS- 2~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 8-11-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible doctrine, last time we begin talking about "angels" we read that Lucifer was the most beautiful and wisest creature that God had created, he was an angel, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Of The Babies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2011

If you want true peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; and don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord. Trust Him with your life, and you will find true peace.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Exposition Of James 4 Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 2, 2009

James gets even firmer as he declares what superior faith is NOT! This entire series is available as an ebook entitled "James: Who has Superior Faith" via the ibook store (itunes) or in nook format via Barnes and Noble. The cost of this conversational c

4:11-12 Superior Faith does not Ruin Reputations One would think that believers would know that they should not slander one another. Throughout the scriptures we are commanded to be honest about one another. The Psalmist writes in Psalm 15, “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living The "High Life."

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009

How the "High Life" leads to the Low Life.

LIVING THE ‘HIGH LIFE’ June 24, 2009 Esther 1 1. Can You Name a Book of the Bible a. God/Lord/Jehovah never appears? b. Prayer/worship/sacrifice never mentioned? c. Shortest BK in OT Obadiah – 1 Chap. 6xs God/Lord 2. Esther a. Exile of Jews because of their sin – no winking i. 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

David's Downfall Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Shows what and how David fell in adultery and how to avoid it. Deals with lust.

Introduction As we began this series looking at David we saw how God had anointed him at a young age to accomplish great things for His kingdom. God took an obscure boy from an obscure land, anointed him and raised him up to be king. He taught us a great principles of humanity that says, 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Memorial Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is a righteous Judge, your sin must be forsaken or it will be judged.

I. Be involved in uprooting arrogant pride from your heart! v. 1-4 A. Arrogant pride continues to rule in man’s heart (2-4). 1. Problem #1 – A pursuit for security through disobedience. 2. Problem #2 – A passion for greatness through personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Spy With My Little Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Some of us wrestle sins that others have long defeated through Jesus blood yet we are critical of others when we see the sin we so easily defeated present in their lives. Jesus is telling us to remember we once had a board across our eyes and not just a s

I Spy with My Little Eye Luke Chapter 6:37-42 We live in a world that has lost its moral compass. The line between right and wrong, truth and a lie have become blurred. This kind of thinking is called relativism. I remember an old movie where a young man (Alfred) was giving advice to a store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed