Sermons on Pridefulness:

Abomination And Secret Sins

Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 6, 2024

People secretly sin (in other words they hide their sin) and still come to church and play a game with God trying to make everyone believe that they are still living right in their life.

Abominations Before God 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 14-17 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Why The Wicked Justify Their Sins And Condemn The Just. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 9, 2024

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history.

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history. This article explores the psychological and biblical reasons behind this behavior. 1. Fear of Accountability - The wicked fear being held accountable for their actions - Justification is a coping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Jesus Teaches His Disciples (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 4, 2023

As Jesus continued to privately teach His disciples in Mark chapter 9, we see that He focused on teaching them about pride and prejudice. It was important for them and for us to learn about humility and tolerance.

Introduction: A. In last week’s sermon, we started a section in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus was privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The two lessons we explored last week had to do with prayer and the passion of Jesus. 2. In today’s sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Rules

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 6, 2023

Only the humble can hear God, and only the humble can represent the Gospel to the world.

Anybody here remember back to when John Hinkley tried to assassinate President Reagan? Alexander Haig was Secretary of State at the time, and his response to the crisis was to tell everybody that he was in charge. Which, of course, was not true. the Vice President is next in line, then the Speaker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Hate Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023

If your church was built by the will of man causing division in the Body, you are not in the path of blessing.

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Not Your Name; My Name - Mark 9:36-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

Do you long for a greater experience of the presence of God? In this passage Jesus teaches how to attain that while bringing honor to Jesus and accruing eternal reward.

Mark 9:33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-41, Matthew 1:5, Luke 9:48-50

Live A Christ-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 2, 2023

Christ should have center stage of our life.

Introduction It matters how you live your life. Oh, it is great to be saved; but don’t neglect how you live your life thinking I have all I need. If you take that attitude now that I am saved it doesn’t matter how I live my life, your lack of following Christ faithfully might result in a family ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-14

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

The Sin That Wants God

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24, Genesis 4:6-7, Romans 12:1, 1 John 1:7, Psalm 51:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Biography Of Satan Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2025

This passage is one of the major Biblical passages in giving us information about Satan. What do we learn about him here?

- This is considered one of the major Biblical passages in giving us details about Satan. Of course, it is written to the king of Tyre but the details (which we’ll unpack in the sermon) give ample reason to think this passage has two meanings. - The first is a straightforward prophecy about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Boastful Or Proud

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2025

So instead of boasting, we can and should be thankful. Thankful that what God did at Calvary is enough for us. Thankful that the price Jesus paid for our sins was the right price. Thankful that when Jesus said it was finished, He meant it.

Alba 11-23-2025 LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL OR PROUD I Corinthians 13:4 According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press sometime ago, when foreign cars were new to the U.S., the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his good gas mileage. So they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Borrowed Breath Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 9, 2025

Pastor John teaches how Belshazzar's refusal to yield to God brought him and his kingdom to ruin.

Borrowed Breath Book of Daniel Series Daniel 5 CCCAG March 9th, 2025 Scripture- Daniel 5 Introduction A few notes before we begin this message today. Before we dive into Daniel 5, a quick note: I got some emails concerning that I missed something about how to identify the antichrist in last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ai And The Humbling Of Man

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 27, 2025

We are living in a remarkable age—an age of breathtaking technological advancement. In just one generation, we’ve gone from rotary phones to smartphones, from libraries to the internet, from hand-written letters to global instant communication.

"Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…" —Deuteronomy 8:17–18a (NKJV) ---Introduction: A Moment of Pride--- We are living in a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Denomination: Anglican

Inner Nature

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2025

The inner man or inner nature has so much power to destroy people and take away the kingdom of God from them. It can cause one to fall on his or her way from this earth to heaven. All of you who have the opportunity to read this write-up should set aside time to fast and pray concerning this matter.

God created us perfectly, in His own image. He created us to be godly, and 1 Tim 6:6 says godliness with contentment is great gain. God created us to be like Him, but the enemy came and messed us up. Jesus described Satan as a liar and chief of liars (a great deceiver), John 8:44 This murderer and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Jeremiah 17:9, Daniel 5:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Donkey Encounter

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist