Today, we've gotten used to trying our best to please other people. Sometimes we tend to compromise with others - perhaps with our superiors at work or our friends. Its all because we want their approval and gain more reputation. At the root of it all is pride.  For this new message from the Portraits Sermon Series, Ps. Heath Flanagan's message "A Defiant Stand" reminds us that pride can be an obstruction in our growing relationship with God, and in our living in His truth.  From the story of an encounter between Jesus and Pilate, we will learn not to make the same mistakes as Pilate from these four perspectives in the story: His Ambition, His Contention, His Interrogation, His Rejection.  Let us learn together to stand firm and grow in Jesus Christ; to humble ourselves before Him; to not let pride lead us into ruin.  Jesus loves you all!  #portraitssermonseries #onlineservice #onlinechurch #pride