Sermons on Wrestling With Pride:

A Low Down God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 15, 2025

When the tower is built, the great tower, with its top reaching to the heavens, the truth is, it is actually so puny that God has to come down from Heaven to see it

TITLE: A LOW DOWN GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 11:1-9 I am sure we are all familiar with this interesting account found in the opening chapters of the Bible. I can recall being taught this particular Biblical account as a boy attending Sunday School. I must admit to you this morning that I still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Have It All! Nothing Can Touch Me!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2025

Do we learn from others mistakes? Why would we measure success by materialism and forget the spiritual weight of missing out on eternal values? Do we think the one with the biggest toys wins the game? Stamp eternity on my eye lids.

I HAVE IT ALL! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE WORLD FORGETS GOD AND MAKES A PRIORITY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH… Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39, Daniel 4:16-34, Daniel 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Babbling Builders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010

Pride confounds.

Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

From The Palace To The Pasture

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 5, 2004

Sermon on Nebuchadnezzar. Pride carried him from the palace to the pasture ! Beware of pride !

From The Palace To The Pasture Daniel 4:1-37 I. See The King Flourishing In His Palace. V.4 a. He was secure. Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon. He is best known as the King who conquered Judah, destroyed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ahithophel –the Ticking Bomb

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 8, 2009

Bathsheba was taken and her husband killed by David. Ahithophel’s son, Elaim had a daughter, named Bathsheba. So this grudge: Bathsheba had been stolen by David and her husband killed by David. Now, Bathsheba forgave David but Ahithophel never.

I’ve read a number of stories about people who have tried to disarm bombs and maybe they have blown up in their face. Handling a ticking bomb could be a very dangerous thing. Have you ever know a person that’s like a ticking bomb? They seem like a normal people, but you get on a certain subject ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Oops I Tried To Get Over On God Series

Contributed by Ed Amundson on Jul 5, 2014

Today’s Scripture shows us how Nimrod, a type of Antichrist, unified humanity using all its knowledge, science and resources to establish a city. By the way… Nimrod’s leadership over the people in his day was the exact opposite of what God commanded.

Today is the first Sunday after the 4th of July. On our church FB page I posted the Declaration of Independence with this comment: “Praise The Lord for providing the founding principles of the United States of America in the Bible. #ournationfromGodsinspiration” That one post caused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be Humble

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 28, 2016

Jesus uses a couple of etiquette lessons to teach true humility. The point is simple (and repeated throughout scripture): If we lift ourselves up, God will put us down. If we lift others up, God will lift us up.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 Dare to Be Humble The Duke of Wellington once haughtily drew himself up to his full height and thundered to one of his staff officers, “God knows I have many faults, but being wrong is not one of them!” The best of us struggle with pride from time to time. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Becoming A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

THERE ARE SIGNS WHEN A PERSON BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE.

ARE YOU BECOMING A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glory to Him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

The Blacklist - Pt. 1 - Black Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 1 – Black Eyes I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to be on . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Being Too Important

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2020

A message that warns against the destructive power of pride, encouraging followers of Christ to serve with humility.

“Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, ‘Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.’ But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, ‘Behold, I thought that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

#52 Scribes And The Widow’s Offering

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 4, 2021

Which are you more like: the scribes or the widow who gave God her last two coins?

#52 Scribes and the Widow’s Offering Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 29, 2021 TEXT: Mark 12:38-44 – "And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters: Jacob Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 20, 2004

This is about Jacob’s wrestling match with God and the significance for us.

Jacob was the grandson of Abe. Give brief background of Jacob’s life. Sneaky, underhanded, trickster, etc. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, and his father-in-law, Laban. He was a marked man by Esau. He is older now, and he is headed to meet his brother. Read Genesis 32:22-32. What we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deep: Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus broke through the individual & social stereotypes to carry the message of hope (eternal life).

Today, we begin a new message series we’ve entitled, “DEEP.” It’s not a take-off on that bad 80’s movie nor are we going to about some prosperity gospel theme about the money you have to give. However, we will be attempting to wrestle with three areas of personal and corporate growth: pride, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrender To Be Blessed. Genesis 32 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

A sermon on the life of Jacob from Genesis 32 he surrendered to God. This sermon surrender to be blessed focus on the blessings we receive when we surrender.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Many times, life brings us to situations where we are pushed to the losing side. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God