Sermons on Pride
“God Is the Eternal King” Psalm 10:1-18
An Expositional Sermon Psalm 10:1-18 “God Is the Eternal King” Theme/Big Idea: God won’t let suffering and injustice last forever. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Go to God with your difficulties, and put your hope in His eternal rule when trials come. Outline: (1) God’s People Take Their Questions to God (Psalm 10:1) (2) God’s People Take Their Complaints to God (Psalm 10:2-11) (3) God’s People Ask of God (Psalm 10:12-15) (4) God is the Confidence of His People (Psalm 10:16-18) Questions for Further Study and Application: (1) Does ignorance…
“Avoid Those Who Oppose the Truth” 2 Timothy 3:1-9
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 3:1-9 “Avoid Those Who Oppose the Truth” Theme/Big Idea: Understand that we live in days of difficulty, turn away from haters of truth Aim/Appropriation/Application: Find your protection in the fact that God has burned a back fire that is powerful enough to meet the fiery trials His people face in this life. Outline: Introduction: The Annual Fires of Early Iowa Emigrants (1) Understand; We are in a Settled Fire (2 Timothy 3:1) A. We are in the “last days” B. Understand…
“A More Powerful Kingdom” Daniel 1:1-12:13 (Overview)
An Expositional Sermon Daniel 1:1-12:13 Old Testament Overview Sermon “A More Powerful Kingdom” Big Idea/Theme: God’s kingdom is a more powerful kingdom than the kingdoms of this world. Application/Aim: Repent and believe in the Son of Man, and in the face of the raging of the nations that we see in this fallen world, don’t lose hope in the promises of God to His people. Outline: (1) God Is Sovereign Over the Past & Present (Daniel 1:1-6:28) (2) God Is Sovereign Over the Future…
“King of Kings” Daniel 5:1-31
Theme: God is the sovereign King of kings.
Aim: Be ready to give an account to God for your life, repent and believe in Jesus Christ (cf. Luke 12:20-21).
(1) Unbelief Always Turns to Fear (Daniel 5:1-9)
(2) God’s People Have a Reputation (Daniel 5:10-12)
(3) An Inheritance of Pride – Pride Part 2 (Daniel 5:13-23)
(4) The King’s Word of Warning (Daniel 5:24-31)
“How Pride Works” Daniel 4:1-37
Theme: God rules and we don’t.
Aim: Take up your cross and follow Jesus Christ.
(1) Good News (Daniel 4:1-3)
(2) Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (Daniel 4:4-18)
(3) Bad News (Daniel 4:19-27)
(4) God’s Word Fullfilled (Daniel 4:28-33)
(5) The Fruit of God’s Word (Daniel 4:34-37)
“God Judges in Scattering” Genesis 11:1-32
Theme: God is the tower and security of His people, don’t reject Him by trying to build your own.
Aim: Don’t put your pride, joy, and hope in the cities of this world or in the things that you build. Put your hope in God through Christ.
(1) We Are Worshippers (Genesis 11:1-9)
(2) Misdirected Worship (Genesis 11:1-9 & 10:8-12)
(3) God’s Judgment (Genesis 11:5-7 & Psalm 2 & Isaiah 29:13-16)
(4) God’s Mercy (Genesis 11:10-32)