Bernard Fell preaches about the sin of pride, highlighting how it manifests in various forms such as seeking prominence, power, and the praise of men. He emphasizes that pride is abhorred by God and leads to resistance from Him, while humility receives grace. The sermon underscores the importance of crucifying the 'I' in pride and turning to God with a contrite and humble heart, as demonstrated by Jesus' example of taking the lowest place on the cross.

God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6 What is this sin that God abhors, This deadly thing called Pride? The central letter of the word, The "I" not crucified. Pride, with its spreading tentacles, Hath reached the hearts of all: Pride made a king a grovelling beast, And made an angel fall. Pride will appear in various forms, Of place, face, race, and lace; And sometimes in a subtle way, There can be pride of grace. Pride strives for prominence and pow'r, By spoken word or pen; Pride sits upon its pompous throne, And loves the praise of men. How strange this vain, unyielding clay, This animated dust, Should turn from God in scornful pride, The arm of flesh to trust! The proud of heart God will resist, Stern justice will abase: He loves a lowly, contrite soul, And gives the humble grace. Pride cannot live before the cross, Before that sight must fall, When gazing on the One Who filled The lowest place of all!