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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Danger Of Being Too Important

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2020
     | 6,921 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride & Destruction

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 5,431 views

    Pride leading to destruction.

    Pride & Destruction Part 2 Introduction Last week I started a message on Pride, the one sin that actually originated in Heaven. God had pride in everything that He created – after each creation He evaluated it and called it good. He was pleased with what He saw. He had pride in His creation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Pride’s Destruction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2012
     | 3,281 views

    Herod, A Man Given to Sinfulness & the Sin Cycle

    An apprehensive female traveller approaching the gangway of an enormous new passenger liner gazes up in amazement at its looming hulk. "Is this ship really unsinkable?" she nervously inquires of a nearby deck hand. "Yes, lady," the deck hand answers. "God himself could not sink this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride And Strife

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 25, 2016
     | 3,432 views

    FIVE CAUSES OF PRIDE AND STRIFE.

    PRIDE AND STRIFE OBSERVATION: PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS. IT SPEAKS TO A WELL MANAGED LIFE. YOU MIGHT VIEW IT AS “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE ( DOUGLAS CONNELLY). THE PROVERBS ARE BRIEF, INSTRUCTIVE, PAINT A VIVID PICTURE, AND SUGGEST PROBABILITY. KING SOLOMON IS CREDITED AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride & Destruction Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 4,231 views

    Part one of a two part series.

    Pride & Destruction This is the first sermon on Pride & Destruction. A sin existed before the “In the beginning” of Gen. 1:1 – before Adam and Eve – and it’s still here today. It’s so common that it’s perceived as good on one hand and bad on the other. When this sin is seen in the things you do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power And Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 16, 2021
     | 2,930 views

    God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him.

    Power and Pride Jeffery Anselmi / General Exodus / Pride; Hardness of Heart / Exodus 4:28–31; Exodus 5:1–8; Exodus 7:1–13 God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him. INTRODUCTION • Today we continue with our series in Exodus; we will see that Moses, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Destructive Power In Strife

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014
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    Strife, friction, bitterness can thrive and limit the growth and plan of God. Unity must be our goal.

    THE STRONGMAN OF STRIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. I. DO WE REALY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Destructive Power Of Adultery Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009
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     | 7,380 views

    The 7th Commandment on Adultery is far more reaching than just adultery, but addresses the design of sex within marriage by God.

    The Destructive Power of Adultery Exodus 20:14 Introduction: If you are joining us for the first time today, we have been going through the Ten Commandments and looking at how they still apply today. Today, we come to the 7th Commandment, which is, “You shall not commit adultery.” You know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Obadiah: Pride Goes Before Destruction Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016
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     | 20,887 views

    The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.

    OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consequences Of Pride

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 28, 2020
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    Pride goes before destruction.Whosoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. You cannot do any good unless “the mighty hand of God” is with you! Therefore, be humble and look to His hand for all success.

    “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Pride, the first-born son of hell, unclean and vile, is a ringleader and captain among iniquities, daring and God-defying sin. It has nothing lovely in it. Pride exalts it head, and seeks to honor itself; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Breaking The Power Of Pride

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023
     | 3,247 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Pride, Power, And Perseverance

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 4,988 views

    We must wait for God’s timing; God knows what is best.

    Pride, Power, and Perseverance January 8, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must wait for God’s timing; God knows what is best. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 2:1-11 Supplemental Passage: After you have suffered for a little while, the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Destructive Critics

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 4,218 views

    Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

    DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    The Consuming Power Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,924 views

    Sin starts with pride, sin wants control, sin is destructive, and sin is deceptive.

    The Consuming Power of Sin Exodus 10:1-20 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this text?” - Last week, we looked at the seventh plague, the plague of hail, and how it illustrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspective: The Destructive Power Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011
     | 7,634 views

    God never planned for defeat to be the rule of the Christian life. God planned for the Holy Spirit to be the ruling principle of our life. Victory is to be the rule defeat the exception. When sin is ruling in our life God called for us to deal with it.

    Intro: What does God want from the people that make up this local body of believers called Immanuel? Does he want new buildings, more children for VBS, more bible study classes, what does He want? First he wants us to get our perspective right about we exist for the purpose of God living in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist