Sermons on Prideful Uniformity:

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Forget Our Primary Duty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2022

Humans become like those rebels when they forget that their primary mission in life is to live and die in love with God and neighbor.

Saturday of 29th Week in Course 2022 Jesus always paid attention to the local news, wherever He might have been ministering. Today’s Gospel actually gives us two situations in which Jesus gets to comment on something happening in Jerusalem, something that these days would make at least page two of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Begins Ministry (Luke 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.

How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Tables

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When pride roars loudest and evil seems unchallenged, God turns the tables—silencing injustice, restoring peace, and defending those who trust Him.

The Lion’s Pride When Nahum wrote his prophecy, Nineveh was still a considerable world dominating power. The city stood like a glittering jewel on the banks of the Tigris River — towering walls, wide streets, palaces carved with lions, kings who thought of themselves as gods. The Assyrian Empire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message Of God's Unconditional Love) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

God waits for you like a father watching the horizon for his lost child. No matter how far you have wandered, His arms remain open to welcome you home today.

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message of God's Unconditional Love) Introduction: Understanding the Heart of the Father Before we explore this profound story from Luke 15, we must understand what Jesus wanted to teach us. He told this parable to religious leaders who criticized Him for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:18-19, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:29-30, Luke 15:31-32, Luke 5:31-32, Leviticus 11:7, Romans 3:23, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:7, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Second Fall

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

Humanities second devastating fall came at the tower of Babel with the loss of clear communication. Pride absolutely cripples us as communicators.

Dakota Community Church July 2, 2006 The Second Fall Introduction: We just came back from a great men’s retreat weekend where one of the themes turned out to be the power of unity and God’s desire for us all to be one even though that idea kind of goes against our natural inclination as men. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sin God Hates Most Of All

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001

Sowing discord among the bretheren is the sin God hates most of all;is caused by pride; and is seen in the church at Corinth.

Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every church will have problems. The church at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jealous For Christ Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 22, 2002

Jealousy causes us to live life in fear, anger and pride - Christ calls us to live in peace, confidance, and humilty.

Jealous for Christ Acts 5:17-42 11/24/02 Introduction A. In addressing the topic of jealousy this morning, I would like to start by using a story the Dr. Gary Collins wrote: “For many years Sir Walter Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Holiness

David's Great Sin Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013

From this story I believe we can learn how to avoid prideful rebellion against God and His Word.

David’s Great Sin 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21 Introduction: 1. What if I were to ask you, “What was David’s great sin”, what would you say? Your answer would probably have something to do with his adultery with Bathsheba or his murder of Urriah. Actually it was neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

"Cancer Awareness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2018

WE are looking at sin as a cancer in the text we encounter the cancer of pride, selfishness, anger , and Pharisee Scribe type spirit.

“Cancer Awareness” Mark 10:35-45 A. In the text There is the cancer of Pride Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ When you come into your kingdom we want to set in the place of power and authority B. Cancer of selfishness 38But Jesus said to them, ‘You do not know what you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Agents Of Grace: Saul Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2015

Saul was the anvil on which God pounded David for 13 years. Why? To remove the sinful impurities of self-sufficiency and pride.

The Japanese samurai sword is thought by many to be the best in the world. It can take 15 men, 6 months to make 1 sword—a sword that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Why does it take so long and cost so much? Well you can’t just go out into the mountains where there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Complacent Faith

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Aug 26, 2021

Complacency is a contagious belief and practice rising among many. The individualistic society seeks to embrace even complacent faith with pride.

Well, 500 years before Christ, Amos was sent to Israelites to warn their complacency (Amos 4:1-5 / 6:1-6) not to condemn but to point their way forward. They had their law, teachers, and religious leaders, but not God because they were following their own self-absorbed life. Due to the complacent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Amos 9:11, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of Not Arguing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

Have you ever found yourself arguing with someone who embodies the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, or godlessness?

As Christians, we are often faced with the challenge of interacting with individuals who embody the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, and godlessness. In such situations, it can be tempting to engage in arguments or debates, hoping to correct their misguided beliefs or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Thankfulness – The Great Antidote

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025

Thankfulness humbles the heart, silences pride, and turns worship Godward, freeing us from comparison and restoring His glory.

Introduction – The Proud Lion A story is told of a lion who believed he was the undisputed king of the jungle. Confident and cocky, he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion demanded. “You are, of course,” replied the bear. Pleased, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, James 4:6, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist