Sermons on Prideful Uniformity:

God's Not Like Us

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

I was watching an American Gospel production and it showed a bible opened to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you thought I was altogether like you". Thinking God is like us puts human thinking and reasoning into the mind of God. But God is not like us.

GOD'S NOT LIKE US I was watching a trailer for an American Gospel production about how the gospel had become watered down in America and how some churches are conforming to please the masses. At one point it cut to a shot of a bible opened up to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Being Faithful?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Time To Check Your Halo Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

When we have this attitude that says I'm better than you because I am right, that's when self-righteousness takes effect in our lives.

The first thing I'd like to do today as we look at this passage is I'd like to talk to you about the footnote in your Bible. I hope you have a footnote. Look at it. Do you see the footnote in this passage that we're looking at today? The footnote says this: “These verses (which is John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joseph Experience – Prison Life 03 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

If you feel like you need to break out of a spiritual prison, this study will help you plan your prison break. Holy Spirit inspired prayers are included.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week’s homework: Did anyone check for pride in their life? We won’t ask for testimonies. Who memorized scriptures? James 4:6 NKJV or 1 Peter 5:5 NKJV … “God ...read more

Myth 6: Believe In Yourself Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 26, 2023

Like all of the myths we have talked about in this series, there is a bit of truth in the saying - and it is often spoken from great intentions.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Believe In Yourself Introduction Myths Some Christians Believe that we have talked about in this series: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle. God Just Wants Me to Be Happy. I Could Never Forgive that Person. Follow Your Heart. “God Really Doesn’t Care”. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Admission

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 28, 2023

What does it take to get the kind of perspective that sees oneself in the light of Christ instead of the light of the world?

How many of you watched the memorial celebrations for President Reagan a few years ago? I was really impressed by a lot of things... the number of people who came, the quality of the speeches, the beauty of the pageantry. But of all the segments, the best, to my mind, was the private interment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Halfway Measures

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 23, 2023

The Persian Broadcasting System interviews King Nebuchadnezzar after his seven-year absence.

Good morning. This is Ashbazar with the Persian Broadcasting System, bringing you a morning edition of the Newshour, with a breaking story live from Babylon. We have been told to stand by for a story of national importance direct from the king’s palace. As soon as they are ready, we will go direct ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Protection Against Temptation Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Confess your sins, repent and determine not to do them again, God remembers them no more.

“You will not be tempted to sin with any greater enticement than any other believers have faced, but you can be victorious over your temptation. Remember God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to resist it. He will always make a way to endure it without yielding to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2011

Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride!

The Upside Down Kingdom May 29, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Pride has no place in the heart of a born-again child of God. If it is filled with the Holy Spirit, there’d be NO ROOM for pride! Focus Passage: Mark 9:33-37 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Stumblingblock Or Steppingstone?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2012

We can have unity without uniformity. And just because you CAN do something in your Christian liberty doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? Romans 14:13-23 Audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121212.mp3 In Divisions Over Debatables we looked at gray areas of the Christian life. The discussion was about how we are to treat other Christians who see things differently than we do. We are a diverse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

One Heart, One Voice: Following Jesus Together - Romans 15:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025

God calls His people to something radically different—not uniformity, but unity rooted in Christ. Discipleship is not a solo journey. Following Jesus is a shared walk, shaped by patience, encouragement, and Christlike humility.

One Heart, One Voice: Following Jesus Together - Romans 15:5 Introduction: A Divided World Longing for Unity We are living in an age of noise, division, and fractured voices. Social media amplifies outrage. Politics divides families. Even churches can find themselves split over preferences rather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Psalm 133:1, Philippians 2:5-8, John 17:20-23, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

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

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spring Training #2 - : Arrogant, Prideful, Overpaid Has Been Makes Good. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Real life Experiences lead to deep faith when we surrender.

Last week we began a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” We learned that spring training for baseball has a long history going back to the early 1870’s. We also learned that since the beginning, spring training has always been about spending time on the basics of the game: hitting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Iv: Making Mothers The Pride Of Our Homes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

What an impact mothers have made, and make, on us all! Mothers of faith in God and prayers for their families, as well as love for God and care for loved ones, are to be thanked and praised.

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING MOTHERS THE PRIDE OF OUR HOMES Consider the rose and how its beauty has brightened the life and made the day of many a woman whether wife or mother or unclaimed blessing. No finer tribute has been paid to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12, Proverbs 31:25-29, 2 Timothy 1:3-5