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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pride Goes Before A Fall

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

    Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Pride Is Fleshed Out

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
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    The attitude of pride will always be fleshed out in our actions.

    Obadiah 10-14 When Pride Is Fleshed Out Introduction Before we get started in our study tonight, let’s do a little review. · What did the Lord say in Malachi 1:1-27? And why did He use such strong language? · What was God going to do to Edom according to what we have studied so far in Obadiah? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nebuchadnezzar: Pride's Proud Prisoner

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2003
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    Pride tends to make one see themselves as the center of one’s own universe; as the one who is in control, when in fact, pride holds us prisoner. God’s dealings with Nebuchadnezzar on the issue of pride totally changed his thinking.

    Nebuchadnezzar: Pride’s Proud Prisoner Text: Dan.4: 8-18; Prov.16: 18 Intro: One need not go far in God’s Word to find the sin of pride rearing its ugly head. Genesis 3: 4-5 recounts for us the fall of Adam and Eve. Their fall was the direct result of pride having taken root in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008
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    This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    7 Deadly Sins: Pride

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008
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    The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

    The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking Pride By Being Humbled Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
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    How we perceived ourselves and others is important to have a life that makes a difference

    TOPIC: TAKING PRIDE BY BEING HUMBLED (2nd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1:9-11 vv. 9-11, “9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation (as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God), 10 and the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pride & Destruction Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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    Part one of a two part series.

    Pride & Destruction This is the first sermon on Pride & Destruction. A sin existed before the “In the beginning” of Gen. 1:1 – before Adam and Eve – and it’s still here today. It’s so common that it’s perceived as good on one hand and bad on the other. When this sin is seen in the things you do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Answer For Pride: Swallow It

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    The thesis of this sermon is that pride is the root of all sin and must be confessed and surrendered to the cleansing power of Jesus.

    God’s Answer for Pride: Swallow It --Proverbs 16:18 --James 4:5-10 --Luke 18:9-14 In Shakespeare’s satiric tragedy on the Trojan War Troilus and Cressida the Greek General Agamemnon conjectures: He that is proud eats up himself; Pride is his own glass, his own trumpet, his own chronicle. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pride Ride Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
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    This is the first message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Intro; I am starting a series on the "Seven Deadly Sins." Today’s message is the first one entitled the "The Pride Ride Part 1." Pride is defined as “An inordinate amount of self-esteem.” The synonyms for the word PRIDE are not pretty; they are conceit, arrogance, and boastfulness. Pride is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pride Ride Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
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    This is the second part of the first message on The Pride Ride.

    Last Sunday we had a great time. We learned who some of us are and someone we don’t want to be. There was Velma Vanity, Amy Accomplishment, Edward the Educated, Melvin the Middle Class, Ned the Name Dropper, Mike and Molly Materialistic, Bertha Better than You! If you don’t know who I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,504 views

    Discusses the sin of Pride

    The Seven Deadly Sins Introduction It has been said time and time again “sin creates a desire to sin”. I have found this to be a very true statement. When I think of the lies that I told as a child, if I got away with the first lie, then it became easier and easier to keep lying. It was only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    Pride Comes Before The Fall Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008
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     | 8,582 views

    Esther now reveals Haman’s plot and causes the sentence of death for Haman. His day goes from bad to worse.

    Pride goes before the fall Esther Chapter 7 Discretion and wisdom accompany Esther as she approached the king. Haman however is still prideful. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s play “The Mikado”, the Japanese Emperor contemplates what it means to find the punishment that fist the crime. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Obadiah - The Pride Of Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2013
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    Don't let pride blinds you to the need of God and the needs of others. Be humble and faithful. We need God's grace and mercy. As we are led by God, let us do the will of God and be instruments of blessings for others.

    Obadiah reveals God’s stern words to Edom, a nation South of Judah. • The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Esau and Jacob are the twin sons of Isaac. • Remember, Jacob cheated his brother for the father’s blessing? The two brothers were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Kirkland avatar

    Pride, Lust And More Sin

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 4, 2011
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    The decisions we make in haste brings to the fore front, our pride, and ego that can and will cause sin to over power our better judgement.

    When we give our word, we are to stand-by it. James tells us that our Yes be yes and our No to be no. But what happens when we make a decision that turns out to be wrong? Do you continue in the wrong or do you change your mind? Many of our decisions would be different if we had slept on them over ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pride Makes The Strong Weak Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012
     | 8,609 views

    Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

    Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ