Pride on SermonAudio

Point 1: Pride Produces False Security (Obadiah 1: 2-9) Point 2: God Judges Those who Exploit Others (Obadiah 1: 10-14) Point 3: The Day of the Lord Brings Accountability (Obadiah 1: 15-16) Point 4: God Promises to Delivery His People (Obadiah 1: 17-20) Point 5: The Kingdom Belongs to the Lord (Obadiah 1: 21) This sermon explores the book of Obadiah, emphasizing that human pride leads to destruction while God's kingdom belongs to the humble and redeemed. The preacher highlights how Edom's arrogance and exploitation of their relatives, Judah, resulted in divine judgment, illustrating that God opposes injustice and resists pride. Despite the certainty of accountability for all nations, the message assures believers of deliverance through a faithful remnant preserved by God. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's kingship, urging listeners to abandon pride and submit to His eternal reign.

This is the fourth lesson in a verse by verse series through Isaiah.

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 14 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

This sermon examines James 4:13-17 to challenge believers against arrogant self-sufficiency and absolute planning that excludes God. The preacher emphasizes that human life is fleeting and uncertain, serving as a reminder that only God holds the future. By contrasting the pride of those who plan without divine consideration with the humility required for Christian living, the message calls for a lifestyle dependent on God's will. It urges listeners to integrate prayer and submission into their decision-making processes rather than relying on personal control. Ultimately, the text advocates for wise planning coupled with immediate obedience to God's revealed word.

This sermon explores the reign of King David, highlighting his patience in waiting for God's timing to become king and his display of grace toward Mephibosheth. It contrasts these virtues with David's tragic fall into sin when he became comfortable and ignored God's Word, leading to severe consequences for himself and his family. The preacher uses David's story as a warning against spiritual complacency and pride, reminding listeners that even the most faithful can fall if they rely on their own strength. However, the message ultimately offers hope, emphasizing that God's mercy is available to those who confess their sins and do not despair in their failure. Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant against temptation while trusting in God's power to restore and lift them up when they stumble.

Over the course of 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, we see the Apostle Paul exposing the pride within the Corinthian church. He desires for them to turn from the pride of the flesh so that they might humbly rejoice in the rich grace that comes through Christ. Faithful stewards are called to be humbly reliant on the grace and power of the Lord. May we be reminded of His perfect sufficiency as we seek His glory in all things!

The sermon exhorts believers to recognize the reality of Satan as a formidable adversary who seeks to devour the vulnerable. It outlines six spiritual defenses derived from 1 Peter 5, beginning with the necessity of being clothed in humility and submitting to God's mighty hand. Believers are urged to cast their anxieties on God, maintain sober vigilance against temptation, and resist the devil through steadfast faith and the Word of God. The message emphasizes that standing firm in divine grace provides the strength to overcome spiritual attacks and endure affliction alongside the global body of believers.

The sermon explores Joshua chapter 8 to illustrate how God transforms past defeats into future victories for those who remain faithful. It emphasizes that after dealing with sin through repentance, believers receive divine encouragement and a new strategy rather than remaining in despair. The narrative highlights the importance of relying on God's specific plans instead of human understanding or self-confidence. Additionally, it warns against the enemy's tactic of using past failures to foster pride and distraction, urging vigilance in guarding one's spiritual life. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to return to their areas of failure with faith, trusting that God provides the power for complete triumph.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. Pastor Brian explains the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom.

The sermon addresses the persistent issue of division within the church, tracing it back to a reliance on human preferences rather than divine revelation. It emphasizes that God's wisdom is not discoverable through human intellect but is revealed solely by the Holy Spirit to believers. The speaker argues that recognizing salvation as an act of grace should foster humility and prevent members from elevating personal convictions above biblical truth. By contrasting worldly reasoning with the mind of Christ, the text urges the congregation to submit their opinions to Scripture to restore unity. Ultimately, true revival depends on believers surrendering pride and allowing God's wisdom to govern their relationships.