Sermon Audio

Pride trips you up Humility leads you to Success

Pride can be one of the biggest obstacles in life, while humility leads to true success. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores how pride trips us up, how God calls us to humility, and why humble people receive God’s favor. With real-life stories, sports illustrations, and biblical wisdom, this message will help you recognize pride, embrace humility, and walk in God’s grace.

Key Themes & Scripture References:

  • Pride Leads to a Fall – Proverbs 16:18 reminds us that pride often comes before destruction.
  • Humility Brings God’s Favor – James 4:10 encourages us to humble ourselves before God.
  • Pride in Sports vs. True Humility – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 shows that love is not proud or boastful.
  • Jesus, the Ultimate Example of Humility – Philippians 2:3-8 teaches us to follow His example.

Personal Reflections & Stories:

  • Super Bowl Pride – Winning teams can struggle with pride or choose humility.
  • Muhammad Ali’s Seatbelt Story – A humorous moment revealing how pride blinds us to reality.
  • Premature Celebrations – Athletes who celebrated too soon and lost—a lesson in pride’s pitfalls.
  • Ronald Reagan’s Applause Mistake – A reminder to be careful in judging others' actions.

Notable Quotes:

  • “Pride keeps us from listening, but humility makes us teachable.”
  • “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5)
  • “Pride can make us blind to our faults, but humility opens the door to growth.”

Application & Takeaways:

  1. Recognize pride’s dangers – Ask God to reveal areas where pride is holding you back.
  2. Practice humility – Serve others and acknowledge that success comes from God.
  3. Respond well to correction – Don’t let pride prevent personal growth.
  4. Live Philippians 2:3-4 – Treat others with humility and honor.

Scripture References Mentioned:

  • Proverbs 16:18 – Pride goes before destruction.
  • James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – Love does not boast, it is not proud.
  • Philippians 2:3-8 – Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient to death.

Keywords & Tags:

faith, humility, pride, spiritual growth, biblical wisdom, Super Bowl, leadership, Christian living

This episode highlights the dangers of pride and the blessings of humility, encouraging us to walk in wisdom and serve with grace.

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