Sermons on Wrestling With Pride:

Those Feelings Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 12, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of pride so that we can benefit from good pride and avoid the destructive nature of bad pride. It is important to know the difference between the two kinds of pride.

A. Once there was a guy named Zeke who had so much pride he could never admit he was wrong. 1. One day Zeke wandered into the blacksmith shop with sawdust all over the floor. 2. A few minutes before Zeke arrived, the blacksmith had been working on an uncooperative horseshoe, and had beat on it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 3:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Power Of Pride

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

Believers may not often realize it, we are either centered on man or centered on God. There is no alternative. Either God is the center and we have become rightly adjusted to him, or we are the center and everything revolves around us. How is power of pride broken?

There are basically two types of evil on this earth - natural evils which include earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, flash floods, etc. Things that take lives and bring devastation to humankind and the rest of creation. And then there are moral evils - evils that people commit, for example mental, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The City That Pride Built Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2022

Don’t be so full of yourself that you make a fool of yourself. Instead, depend on the Lord’s wisdom, depend on the Lord’s power, and obey Him.

A young pastor was asked by a funeral director to conduct a graveside service for a homeless man who had died while traveling through the area. He had no family or friends, and the funeral was to be held way out in the middle of nowhere in a brand-new cemetery. In fact, the homeless man would be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024

This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Mark 1:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

My Pride Is In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

People spiritually and verbally view and define pride in a negative way, but when we look at the word translates from the Greek and Hebrew language we get different meanings

** the word pride in the Hebrew is 'gevah' which means exaltation or lifting up. ___my exaltation is in Jesus Christ ___the word exaltation means promotion.....my promotion is in Jesus Christ. ___the presence of Christ will promote you from one glory to another ___from one success to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3

Denomination: Other

Pride Revealed In A Dream Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

This chapter deals with sinful pride.

Well, we finally made it to chapter 4 in the Book of Daniel. This chapter deals with sinful pride. People who are filled with pride exalt themselves and demean others. That pride is sinful because it belittles and sometimes oppresses others. Sinful pride can cause rulers to subject people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pride, Lies And Scorn

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 16, 2022

An example of two queens and what The LORD wants

Pride, lies and scorn Two queens and what GOD wants. Micah 6:6-8 All scripture is profitable for teaching. Where you find pride, you will find scorn and despising of other people. Scorn blinds people and makes you think that you are god or better than others and so you start taking matters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Pride Is A Killer...if

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

We must allow the Lord to destroy pride in our lives

Pride is a killer if… Introduction- Good Morning, Glad that you are able to join us this morning. It is a wonderful thing that we can record our sermons and those that want to listen have a place to go to hear God’s word. Question for you- What would you do if you began listening to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Pride & Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Pride & Truth

“Why do you call me good?...only God is good.” (1) Not even the Pharisees were called good. It was actually considered a strange title because it meant there was great reverence and respect was being given. (2) Titles are given to us by God, not man. (3) Jesus asks a question and provides a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Vs. Humility Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series # 13. Paul addresses the roots of disunity with the church.

When we lived in Oregon you became aware of a few things you don’t really think about growing up in Pennsylvania. One of those things is recycling. We threw out everything as a boy growing up in Wilkes-Barre, PA: Paper, plastic, glass. It didn’t matter or cross our minds about the ecological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Pride And The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 5, 2025

So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.

Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

Tweets From God (Part 1: Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

“If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet?” The Bible contains five short one-chapter books. The first, Obadiah, is a tweet about one nation's downfall and another's deliverance.

Tweets from God: Obadiah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/15/2016 I want to encourage you to log into Facebook, Twitter or whatever social media you prefer and “check in” here at the Grove. This is one way that we as a congregation can get the word out to our friends, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

"Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003

In Jacob, we see that we wrestle with the same problems as he does. We have the same weaknesses. And, God has the same lessons for us.

“Jacob – The Man Who Wrestled With God” INTRODUCTION: It’s interesting to study the people of the Bible. We find out that they’re not much different than we are. They dressed different … ate different things … different culture … different times … BUT … the same in so many ways. We can SEE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Travailing To Prevail

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 12, 2008

Travailing in prayers will ensure that you prevail over situations that are oppressing you

Let me start by assuring you today that if there is a situation in your life that you are not happy with it, you’ve got the power to change that situation. Maybe you are struggling to meet your commitments, maybe your finances requires a touch, maybe your health is failing, maybe things are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal