Sermons on wrestling with pride: showing 181-195 of 33,143

The Problems Of The Prideful Son Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2010

The older brother displays some things which we need to face. Let’s learn from Him and not become like Him.

The Problems of the Prideful Son Luke 15:25-32 * Have you ever watched a movie and wonder what happens next? If you have, then you are thrilled at this word, “SEQUEL”. It has become common for popular movies to have follow-up movies which are called sequels. Today’s message is a sequel to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Five Signs Of Pride

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Notice five things the Edomites did to Israel as the result of their pride showing itself.

Five Signs of Pride Wed night October 7th 2009 Obadiah 1:10-14 Introduction What is pride? It is above all an attitude, but it never stops with an attitude. It never stops in the mind or in the heart of a person or a people. James 1:14-15 “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011

This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Vs. Humility

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Pride is a plan-killer, but humility is essential to God’s plan.

Pride vs. Humilty a) Introduction... A wise man once said that, "To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us." How many in here tonight have ever been betrayed by pride? My guess is every ...read more

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Pride Before The Fall" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Pride Or Self Worship

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 8, 2007

How is your pride? Do you suffer from self-worship?

James 4:1-6 (KJV) 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poverty, Pride And Gratitude

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

God help us not be prideful about what we've accomplished but rather reflect a spirit of gratitude.

Introduction: You have a problem * God's ways work I teach how to handle money according to what the Bible says as best I can figure out. I've done that for approaching 30 years now. I've studied the Scriptures. I've had all the arguments. I've had all the criticisms. I have all the people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Pride Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2012

A father’s pride can be seen in several areas of his life. 1- He has pride in his children 2- He has pride in his work 3- He has pride in his faith

INTRO.- I Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Pride is not good. Most of the time it is not good because it deals with self and not others. ILL.- I love the old story about a lady who went to preacher to make a confession. She said to him, “I must confess a great ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:4-5, Job 29:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warnings Regarding Pride

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 8, 2016

FLATTERY CAN BE DANGEROUS

WARNINGS REGARDING PRIDE OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS AND PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES OF A WELL-MANAGED LIFE. IT HAS BEEN CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE.” READING A PROVERB TAKES LITTLE TIME: LIVING A PROVERB TAKES A LIFETIME! (DOUGLAS CONNELLY). INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Prevents Revival Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

God opposes the proud.

Narrowing Down Focus. Last week we talked about the fact that “Hidden Sin Hinders Revival” and learned that unconfessed and unrepentant sin in our lives as Christians can, will and does prevent revival from coming upon us because revival is the work of the Holy Spirit in us and active ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Pride Chain Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 7, 2017

Chain Breaker

1. The frustrated confession of Jesus - v. 17 A. God is in control does not mean God is in agreement B. What frustrates Jesus should frustrate us 2. The frustrated question of the disciples A. The power of failure creates hunger and humility B. Prayer attaches us to God and fasting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Verses Humility Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 29, 2012

Pride and humility are the outcomes of attitudes and opinion we harbor and the choices we make. The harmful results of pride are repeatedly contrasted with humility & with its benefits. So the sayings in Proverbs hammer hard against pride & drives home th

PRIDE VERSES HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs is direct and forceful in rejecting pride and honoring humility. Pride is pagan behavior. It has no place in the lives of God's people. Pride is a declaration of independence from God if not an assertion of war against Him. Pride therefore draws ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Pride With Humility Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 27, 2011

Proverbs 6:16-19 gives us seven things God hates. We will look at the first of these and see how to overcome them with God's grace.

Good morning Signal Mountain! First, I would like to express my appreciation to Joel Baxley and David Bible for preaching last Sunday while I was in California doing the wedding service for Patrick and Amanda. The Lord has blessed this congregation with talented members who are willing and able ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ