Sermons about Wrestling With Pride

Believers Wrestle With God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

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Pentecost 21(C) - Believers wrestle with God both in troubles and also for blessings.

BELIEVERS WRESTLE WITH GOD (Outline) October 25, 2009 -- PENTECOST 21 -- Genesis 32:22-30 INTRO: Today’s text teaches about Jacob struggling. Our earthly lives are filled with various struggles that everyone wrestles with from time to time. At times people wrestle with problems, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrestling With Discouragement And Adversity Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

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In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.

Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Wrestling All Night Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

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Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into your family; it’s the way you lay hold of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrestling Match On Earth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016

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To show that JESUS CHRIST won over all these enemies and that the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Champion in you? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Wrestled Alone!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2020

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Intro: This morning we are going to talk about times in your life where you have to wrestle some opponents by yourself. We are grateful for all the times others can stand with us, but sometimes they cannot.

He Wrestled Alone PPT 1 message title PPT 2 Text & Pic Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Intro: This morning we are going to talk about times in your life where you have to wrestle some opponents by yourself. We are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Psalm 31:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Wrestling Match With God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022

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Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob Wrestles With God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022

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Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Perils Of Pride

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

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The danger of pride in our life

“Perils of Pride” Ezekiel 28 Intro: Who are our heroes? Whether it be John Wayne or Billy Graham or zzzzz, normally they are ones who have distinguished themselves by doing great things. But there is often a temptation to those who excel. It is called pride. Now I’m sure that no one here ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of Pride Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005

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This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Pride

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 27, 2004

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The only way to overcome pride is to seek to be exalted by God rather than man. In this sermon we will see: I. The Problem of Pride II. The Place of the Humble III. The Praise Of God

Overcoming Pride Luke 14: 7-11 By Chris Nerreau Prayer / Read The Text: Father God we come to you not good but yours, not whole but broken and not faithful but seeking you. Father in you there is no deceit, no false hope and grace that extends to us even in our times of unbelief. It is my prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Pride Of Uzziah

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

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to demonstrate how pride is dangerous and that we should guard against it.

The Pride of Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:1-5,16-21 Primary Purpose: To state the importance of being humble and to guard against pride. This may be one of those cases were Scripture understates the prosperity of a king. We haven’t seen a king that achieved both riches and military victory like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004

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Pride, prejudice and discrimination, three things that you would not expect to find in church but you do. Lets see how and what we can do about it.

James 2:1-13 my brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. (2) For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; (3) And ye have respect to him that weareth the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

No Compromise On Pride Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

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A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For Pride

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 5, 2003

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Can you relate to Peter’s overconfidence that led to failure? Let’s find some red flags so we can eliminate some opportunities in our lives to fall.

Tell your neighbor, “My God knows!” Look to you other neighbor and tell them, “My God knows all about my sins.” Tell the person behind you, “My God knows all about my sins, and He has forgiven me and loves me.” If you don’t hear anything else today, hear that! A newly promoted colonel had moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Pride

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

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The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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