Sermons on Spiritual Pride:

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011

If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fatal Attraction Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message nine in 1 John with continuing thoughts on not loving the world.

“A Dangerous Love” Pt 3 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Notes supplementary to March 25th Message Stop loving the World and the things in it The object of this instruction has to do with “the world and the things in the world”. The term “world” describes a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Humble Yourselves: Transformed By Truth James 4:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2024

In James 4:10. The words of James guide us towards a profound transformation—a journey from pride to humility. As we explore this scripture, let us open our hearts to the truth that has the power to bring about a remarkable change in our lives.

Humble Yourselves: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today we delve into the transformative power of truth anchored in James 4:10. The words of James guide us towards a profound transformation—a journey from pride to humility. As we explore this scripture, let us open our hearts to the truth that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 22:4, James 4:6, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sifted Saints

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2003

How to deal with Satan’s attacks, especially when we have failed God.

SIFTED SAINTS Luke 22:28-34 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking Bondages

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002

For bondages to be broken we must deal with sin: that we have committed and that which has been committed against us, then we can be free.

Breaking Bondages VCC August 19, 2000 Intro:God Wants Us Free! Last week we saw the importance of dealing with sin issues. Acts 10:38,39 -- “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Your Relationships From The Sneaky Tactics Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance on how to guard against his tactics.

As Christians, we are constantly reminded that our spiritual enemy, the Devil, is always on the prowl, seeking to destroy our relationships and lead us astray from God's will. In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 4:27

Delegate And All For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 16, 2018

Moses took on too much responsibilty and was oblivious to the problem!

Last week we noted how Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, grew in his faith by listening to what God had done and what God is doing through the Hebrews. Jethro was so excited about God that he joined the Hebrews in the dessert to be closer with God! Jethro loved God. We read in Exodus 18:11-12 how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contaminated By Grace Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

Jesus defines the nature of true spirituality

Contaminated By Grace Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 11, 2012 READ Mark 2:13-27 Let me ask you a question…when you think about the Pharisees, do you have a negative reaction or a positive reaction? Most of the time when we hear the word Pharisee…we have these images of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Way Back Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024

James writes that if you feel distant from God or pride has gotten the best of you, there is always a way back.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-17–2024 Intro When I was a youth pastor in Mississippi, a girl brought her new boyfriend to youth group. She was 13 years old and he was about to be 18 years old. I made an offhand comment ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sooners Vs. The Soft - Matthew 5:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

This passage describes one of the virtues of Jesus that he explicitly drew attention to because of how important it is, and yet it’s one of the least desired virtues even among Christians. This message reveals the meaning of meekness, and how to become more meek.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Strength In Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

God does not promise nations or his children a charmed life, but he does prmise to give us strength, be with us in the struggle, and see us safe to the other side.

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 “Strength in Weakness” INTRODUCTION “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We have all heard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Misusing Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 1, 2021

What will happen when you hear someone tell you or you yourself say to someone "you don't know God like I do!"?

We have been talking about the arguments between Believers of God Job and his three friends in the book of Job. We noted that the debates were so heated that it could probably had gone on and on and on and on and on… But as we will note next week, God stopped the debates in Job 38. We will look at ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Antioch Affect Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 5, 2009

The Antioch Affect - Obedience to the Holy Spirit in small things, leads to far reaching blessings.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "The Antioch Affect") The links are not active in this document on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013

If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

“SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:34-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God