Sermons on Pridefulness:

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

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hard Heart

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Nov 21, 2021

The story of deliverance from Pharaoh's point of view. The Egyptian perspective opens our eyes to a deeper meaning as to why Ramses II had a hard heart and God had a purpose for every plague.

(Brief Introduction is given by Moses dressed up): We’ve all heard the story of how God delivered His people through my hand, Moses. He used me and my brother Aaron to bring ten plagues upon Egypt. But what would the story sound like from Pharaoh’s point of view? This morning, Pharaoh is here to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

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

There Is No Place Like Home. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message speaks of how the familiarity, pride & unbelief of Nazareth placed limitations upon the work of God, and can do the same with us.

There’s No Place Like Home! Text: Mark 6:1-6 Introduction: Up to now in our studies of Mark we have largely witnessed the growth of Jesus’ popularity. Everywhere He went crowds thronged, people wanted to be near Him, to hear Him, see Him even to touch Him, but now as we open to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Absalom Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Feb 9, 2004

Absalom provides a good example of the sin of pride and the conseqence of breaking the fifth commandment, Honor your father and mother.

Today we will see from the life of Absalom what the outcome of breaking God’s fifth command is. It reads, “ Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Absalom, who was King David’s third son, had his life cut short because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Brethren

Let It Go! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005

There are times in life we must let go of issue that are related to personal pride and learn to lean completely on Christ.

Let It Go! Galatians 4: 21-31 1. Be very careful what you pursue (21-23). A. There seems to be some intrinsic value in doing things ourselves. B. Paul tells us that this is a very dangerous thing when it relates to your righteousness. C. To truly be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

The story of Naaman Naaman was the commanding general of the Syrian army, a man of great influence and immense importance. He was well respected with his numerous military conquests as well as being the military advisor to King Ben-Hadad. His presence demanded respect, and he earned it through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

God Speaks to Us and Keeps us Humble I. Introduction II. The story of Naaman a. Proud and powerful man, used to the good things in life b. Tainted with leprosy, life changing experience c. Looked to Elisha for help d. Naaman was not treated as he expected e. Submission to God restored his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007

If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

You’ve Been Served!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 28, 2015

Our pride so many times keeps us from receiving what Jesus has to offer us!!

John 13:1-11-Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger The Great Destroyer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025

The sin of anger is the product of other sins like pride jealousy and selfishness but it does all the damage these sins produce.

THE SIN OF ANGER Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net facebook "If you churn milk you get butter, if you twist a nose you get blood, and if you stir up anger you get trouble." (Proverbs 30:33) THE SERIOUSNESS Anger is both strange and serious. It is strange because we all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Collapse - When You Don't Delight In God's Will - 1 Samuel 14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 12, 2025

Jonathan climbed cliffs by faith; Saul stumbled by pride. Witness the stark contrast between trust and self-reliance.

Introduction: Saul in Trouble If you were here last week you remember that Saul is in deep trouble in Gibeah. He sent almost his whole army home, just keeping a standing force of 3000. And Jonathan attacks the Philistines. The Philistines respond with absolutely staggering force - thousands of ...read more