Tag: pride

Spiritual Life
Mar 29, 2019
Duncan PerryDuncan Perry
From a Position of Brokenness Throughout my life, pride has plagued me. It often shadows and colors my thoughts, ambitions, dreams, and desires. If not for God’s grace, I think it would have destroyed me long...
Book Excerpts
Mar 22, 2019
J. Lanier BurnsJ. Lanier Burns
Pride and Humility at War: A Biblical Perspective Pride, as a desirable attitude of successful living, is easier to think about because it is pervasive in our sinful world. It is easy to rationalize, when everyone around us...
Bible
Jan 24, 2017
Alistair BeggAlistair Begg
Humility Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, OH, begins the Spiritual Life Conference by addressing the theme of humility found in 1 Peter 5.
Bible
Aug 30, 2012
Stanley D. ToussaintStanley D. Toussaint
An Essential Quality Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition; Adjunct Professor of Bible Exposition, DTS, teaches us that humility is essential for a walk with God, others...
Bible
Oct 5, 2011
David Ashcraft
Nathan D. Maier Memorial Series in Bible Exposition Dr. David Ashcraft, Senior Pastor, Lives Changed By Christ Church, Manheim, PA, encourages us to find our chance to be quiet rather than show our pride.
Bible
Oct 9, 2009
H. Dale Burke
Jesus said, Don't Grow Up Dr. Dale Burke, senior pastor of First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, CA, brings us a message explaining what Jesus said about humility in Matthew 18:1-11.
Bible
May 27, 2009
Glenn R. KreiderGlenn R. Kreider
Grace Glenn Kreider, professor of Theological Studies, discusses the importance of grace. He reads from 1 Kings 3 and encourages a lifelong pursuit of the understanding of grace.
Bible
Oct 17, 2008
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll
Horror of Conceit Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, contrasts God's magnificent glory with the horror of man's conceit. He reads from 2...
Bible
Aug 27, 2008
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll
A Lifetime of Holiness Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, discusses the importance of embracing a lifetime of holiness. He reviews four...
Bible
Jun 11, 2008
Ronald B. AllenRonald B. Allen
Modeling Christ's Humility Dr. Ron Allen, senior professor of Bible Exposition, reminds us to guard against "spiritual elitism," which is thinking we are better than others. He encourages us to adopt the...
Bible
Apr 23, 2008
Kevin Clark
Combat the Temptation to Compete in Ministry Mr. Kevin Clark discusses how John the Baptist successfully prevailed against the temptation to compete in ministry.
Chapel
Apr 16, 2008
Michael S. LawsonMichael S. Lawson
Weighed and Found Wanted? Dr. Mike Lawson, chair and senior professor of Christian Education, reflects upon the words found in Daniel 5 "mene, mene, teqel, and pharsin," which communicate the idea of being...