God’s View on Pride Ps.16
God’s View on Pride Ps. 16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this sermon we will read many verses so that we can get God’s view on pride. God’s Attitude – Pride is an abomination – Prov 16:5 Pride is sin – Prov 21:4 God resisteth the proud – Jas 4:6 God is able to abase the […]
Isaiah 38-39 Hezekiah’s Life is Lengthened
Hezekiah’s Life is Lengthened Is. 38, 39 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Isaiah 38, Hezekiah’s life is lengthened and in Isaiah 39 Jerusalem’s captivity is foretold. Because of the history and prophecy contained in these two chapters, we will just comment on the verses that lend themselves to the need for further explanation. Is 38:3 – […]
Lay Thine Hand Upon Thy Mouth Prov. 30: 32-33
Shut Thy Mouth Prov. 30: 32-33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to this text there are three good times to lay thine hand upon thy mouth – of course there are more good reasons than just what we find in this text but this text gives us three specific occasions to keep quiet. When you […]
Be Not Deceived
Be Not Deceived Gen.3:1-6 Eve was deceived or beguiled in the Garden of Eden, [3:13] and [1Tim.2:13-14]. She never saw the bad, she only saw the good. Sin always presents its self as good. Sin feels good, looks good, taste good, sounds good, and smells good. It will deceive you also. The solution, [2Tim3:10-17], You […]
Pride Leads To Destruction
Pride Leads To Destruction Proverbs 15:25 The verse clearly states that “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud”. Pride leads to destruction. Pride goeth before destruction [Prov.16:18] and [Prov.18:12]. We are going to look at some kings in the Bible and see how pride affected them. When the bible uses the phrase “he […]
Hindrances to Salvation
Hindrances to Salvation Acts 26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO More and more of us are witnessing to people as a result of Fishers of Men, Teen Connection and spiritual growth. And as you witness, you find many people who are not receptive to salvation for one reason or another. We’re going to examine those reasons today. […]
Before Honor is Humility Prov. 15: 33
Before Honor is Humility Prov 15:33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Naturally we are proud – pride seeks to bring honor to us but instead it brings destruction – Prov 16:18. Here are some excellent Old Testament examples concerning humility: Deut 8:2-3 the Jews were humbled in the wilderness and arrived in the land of Canaan with […]
Abomination Prov. 15: 9
Abominable Wickedness Prov. 15: 9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The way of the wicked [Hollywood, worldliness, cheating, covetousness, etc.] is an abomination unto the Lord – today we are going to look at some things that the Lord specifically states are abominable to him – avoid these things like the plague because he loveth him that […]
How to Spot a Scorner Prov. 14: 6
How to Spot a Scorner Prov.14:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Scorn – (n) open disrespect for a person or thing accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike – (v) to scorn is to look down on with disdain. Scorner – a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expressions; a scoffer at religion. To laugh […]
Contentious Pride Prov. 13: 10
Contentious Pride Prov. 13:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Contention often comes when one of two parties is insufficiently advised due to pride. If there is someone with whom you have an ongoing contention then pride is likely involved. There are some elements to contentious pride that will help you to understand why the contention exists. Understanding […]