Pride

Psalm 25: An Exposition on Prayer

2022-01-11T22:49:08-06:00January 6th, 2022|

Date: January 6, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 25:1-22 |

The Names of God Jehovah (LORD) - "the self existent one" Elohim (God) - "the supreme one" The People Mentioned Enemies (physical and spiritual) Fervent prayer required Made him trust in God more They were out to triumph over him They were out to cause him shame Those that are ashamed Wait on the Lord (be taught by Him) Sinners He teaches (directs) sinners Those that fear the Lord Respect and Reverence God, and no need to fear anything else! The Requests

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

2021-07-26T21:25:23-05:00July 25th, 2021|

Date: July 25, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 18:1-6, Mark 9:31-37 |

The Richness of Having Children Given to the Lord Guided for the Lord Guarded for the Lord The Relationship with the Children The Requirements for being Child-like in Faith Innocence Simplicity Obedience Enjoyment Enthusiasm Empty of own ambitions Empty of pride Desire to please Father

Bye-Bye Bitterness

2021-07-14T08:45:56-05:00July 11th, 2021|

Date: July 11, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 12:14-17    |

Bitterness must be dealt with or it will paralyze our walk with the Lord and hurt our relationships with others. The Root The Seeds of Bitterness Unpleasant experiences Unpleasant feelings Unpleasant reactions The Soil of Bitterness Proud heart The Sprouting of Bitterness The Fruit Resentment Hebrews 12:15 Rebellion Hebrews 12:16-17 Revenge Genesis 27:41 Rejection Hebrews 12:17 Regret Hebrews 12:17 The Boot  - Hebrews 12:14 Pursue Peace Matthew 5:9 Mark 11:25 Ephesians 4:31-32 Pursue Purity Galatians 5:16 What have I become bitter about?  How has it manifested in my life?  What will I do to root out the bitterness?

Being Broken

2021-06-24T09:53:50-05:00June 13th, 2021|

Date: June 13, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Jeremiah 4:3 |

God uses broken things In Salvation In Nature God does not use anything He doesn't first break, but He does not break anything that He doesn't intend to use. How does God use brokenness? To bring revival To make a close relationship To bring repentance To bring a refuge To bring redemption

A Revival of Teachability

2021-04-21T14:08:26-05:00April 20th, 2021|

Date: April 20, 2021 ()

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The Portrait of the Proud Pride kills teachability Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 13:18 Pride paves a way Shame Destruction Contention The Peril of Pride Pride becomes the obstacle between us and God God resists the proud The Portrait of the Teachable Asks God to reveal sin Restores a teachable spirit Seeks Godly examples Petitions God for wisdom Promise to the teachable His Word is a light

The Blessing of Brokenness

2022-10-09T11:05:53-05:00November 12th, 2020|

Date: November 12, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Psalms 51:16-19 |

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What is brokenness? What it is not Being gloomy Being self-focused Going through a severe trial Just an emotional experience What it is The right view of one's sin - Psalms 51:1-4 The right view of the Savior - Isaiah 6:1-5 Quick to confess - 1 John 1:9 Repentance of one's stubborn will - Psalms 51:5-14 Coming to the end of one's self - 1 Samuel 15:17-23 Absolute surrender to God A return to God's presence - Psalms 34:8-18; 51:1-17

Rebellion in the Home

2020-11-10T13:26:21-06:00November 5th, 2020|

Date: November 5, 2020 ()

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Dealing with Rebellion Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. The first rebellion was when Satan tried to exalt himself above God. Satan rebelled against God because he was filled with pride. King Uzziah was a great king for almost 52 years. As long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper. Let every soul be subject unto the higher power. Every person is to be subject to the governing authority over them. There are FIVE spheres of Human Authority: Legitimate state authority over its citizens. Legitimate parental authority over their children. Legitimate authority of husbands over their wives. Legitimate authority

The High Price of Sin (Part 1)

2020-04-20T11:20:41-05:00April 19th, 2020|

Date: April 19, 2020 ()

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 11:27 |

Are You Displeasing God? Part 2 - PM Service “Who would have thought to find adultery in David and drunkenness in Noah and cursing in Job? If God leaves a man to himself, how suddenly and scandalously may sin break forth in the holiest man on the earth! I say unto all, “Watch!” A wandering heart needs a watchful eye.” – Thomas Watson The contributors to sin The lifting up of pride 2 Samuel 11:1 Oh, be careful of the awful sin of pride. Scriptural references on pride: Deut. 8:11-14; Deut. 8:17-20; Ps. 52:7; Ps. 73:6-9; Prov. 6:16-17; Prov. 8:13; Prov. 16:5; Prov.

The World’s Worst Disease

2020-05-04T11:47:25-05:00March 1st, 2020|

Date: March 1, 2020 ()

Bible Text: 2 Kings 5 |

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The Gospel is free, but it cost a lot! ~ Evangelist Gary Gillmore Naaman The man was great He was honorable He was honest He was courageous The maid he captured She was compassionate She had confidence (Faith) The mistake he made He thought the King could take care of his problem He really needed mercy from God The message he heard Plain: Cleansing comes from the prophet, not the king Simple: Go dip in the river - close by Free! - couldn't do it his own way The method he accepted A change of mind Recognized he was a leper Obedience to the only way of cleansing Thank you very much it is a joy to be here

What the Bible Says About Covetousness

2019-08-25T15:17:43-05:00August 25th, 2019|

Date: August 25, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Luke 12:13-31 |

Perhaps no area in life is more sensitive than our finances. We may be open about every other part of our life, but the moment someone questions us about our money or possessions, we become very defensive. Nonetheless some of Jesus’ most pertinent parables and teachings are about the stewardship of our possessions. The curse of covetousness Covetousness divides family and friends (Luke 12:13-15) Covetousness brings worry and fear (Luke 12:15-17) The conduct of covetousness Wealth becomes an obsession Wealth fills with pride (Luke 12:16-19) The cure for covetousness Put materialism into its place (Luke 12:22-23) Develop a life of faith (Luke 12:28 Seek God's priorities (Luke 12:31) “Nothing teaches

The Problem of Pride

2019-07-21T13:06:09-05:00July 21st, 2019|

Date: July 21, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Proverbs 6:16-19 |

The properties of pride (What Pride Is) Self-promoting (puts others down) Self-protecting (makes excuses) Self-pleasing (wanting things that aren't ours to have) Self-preferring (2 Timothy 3:2, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3) Self-parading (1 John 2:16) Self-persuading Self-pitying The products of pride (What Pride Produces) Derision Deceit Division Damage Defiance The Perils of pride (What Pride Brings) Downfall Denial (James 4:6) Dejection Destruction (Proverbs 15:25) The Prescription for pride (How to Overcome) Be Honest (1 Corinthians 4:7) Be Humble

5 Dangerous Ways to Handle Trials – Part 2

2020-03-01T11:15:09-06:00March 17th, 2019|

Date: March 17, 2019 ()

Bible Text: James 1:8 |

Bible Text: James 1:8 | Preacher: Steve Damron | To see Part 1, Click HERE When trials come into your life... Having Vicious Graceless Tongue Doubt and Fear Psalms 27:1-3 Trust God instead yourself 1 Samuel 17:24 - 39 Fear and Doubt can be giants Don't Get Advice from the defeated Don't Rely on Unproven methods Texts: James 1:8 James 3:2 Psalms 13:1-6 Psalm 27:1-3             To see Part 1, Click HERE

Dangerous Ways to Handle Trials – Part 1

2019-03-17T18:05:07-05:00March 17th, 2019|

Date: March 17, 2019 ()

Bible Text: James 1:2-5 |

To see part 2, Click HERE Outline: Reacting in Anger Causes of Anger Blame Shame Pride What should we do? Seek God's help about the situation Get away from the anger's presence Obey God completely Get rid of anger fast (Ephesians 4:26-27) Becoming Bitter Distrust in God's providence An Unforgiving Spirit   Passages: I Samuel 25:13 Numbers 20:1-13 Hebrews 12:13-17 Ephesians 4:26-27 Genesis 27 Exodus 1 Job 7:5,11 Proverbs 17 Genesis 37, 42-43 Proverbs 3:5-6   To see part 2, Click HERE

The Effects of Pride

2018-12-20T19:45:57-06:00July 9th, 2018|

Date: September 15, 2013

Bible Text: John 4:1-13 |

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Bible Text: John 4:1-13 | Preacher: Steve Damron | Series: Transcribed Sermons John chapter four.  Starting in verse one. And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word
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