The biblical topic of "The Danger of Pride" is a pervasive theme throughout the scriptures, warning believers of the destructive nature of arrogance and self-exaltation. According to Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall," emphasizing the idea that pride can lead to spiritual downfall. The Bible also teaches that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble, as stated in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5, highlighting the importance of humility in the Christian faith. Ultimately, the danger of pride is a call to believers to cultivate humility and recognize their dependence on God, as expressed in Psalms 51:17, where the psalmist writes, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart."
Harry Ironside delivers a powerful sermon on King Uzziah of Judah, illustrating the peril of success and pride. Uzziah began his reign by seeking the Lord and prospered greatly, but as he grew strong, he became prideful and attempted to usurp the priestly role, leading to his downfall and leprosy. I
Charles Finney emphasizes the danger of self-complacency and the wickedness of rejoicing in our own boastings, as highlighted in James 4:16. He explains that true prosperity, influence, and spiritual attainments are gifts from God, and any pride in these areas is a denial of His grace. Finney warns
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and avoiding pride in our actions and achievements. He warns against seeking personal glory and attention instead of glorifying God. The preacher highlights how the presence of God departs when individuals seek to glorify themselves
K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the significance of brokenness in the Christian life, illustrating that true humility and surrender to God are essential for reflecting Christ's image. He explains that God esteems the humble and contrite, and that unbrokenness leads to pride and self-centeredness, which can
In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the triumphant entry of Jesus into his kingdom, as described in the Gospels. He emphasizes the importance of words and the need for them to have integrity and meaning. The preacher highlights the choice that believers must make between religious flamboyance an
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not conforming to the ways of the world but being transformed by renewing our minds. He addresses the issue of dissension and division within the church, urging believers to have unity and to consider others as more important than themselves.
In this sermon entitled "Seek Only God's Approval," Brother KP Johannon addresses the question of knowing one's purpose in life. He shares a story of a man who came to him in deep pain and confessed his failure and loss. Brother KP reflects on the reality that many people start with dreams and amb
In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scene of worship described in Revelation chapter 4. The worship is directed towards the God of all creation, with thunderings, lightnings, and voices emanating from the throne. There are also seven lamps of fire representing the seven spirits of God, and a
In this sermon, Brother KP Johannon discusses the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15. He highlights the contrasting characters of the older son, who is righteous and obedient, and the younger son, who is rebellious and wasteful. Despite the younger son's failures and sins, the father welcomes
In this sermon, the speaker begins by using an analogy of an ant hill to illustrate how God humbles himself to observe what is happening in heaven and on earth. The speaker emphasizes that God is the Creator of all things and that we should remember our role as creators in the days of our youth. The