How to Kill the Sin of Pride | Live Free with Pastor Josh Howerton

About this sermon

Have you ever thought about how pride can quietly ruin our lives and relationships? In the first episode of the Live Free with Josh Howerton Podcast, we dive into the effects of pride and humility, kicking off the Kingslayers sermon series. We start by reflecting on the powerful moments from a recent Night of Prayer and Worship at Lakepointe Church, where we saw God move in amazing ways. This sets the tone for our discussion, where we look at Nebuchadnezzar's story in Daniel 4 and how pride brought him down. We talk about how pride is the ultimate "Kingslayer" and how it’s just as dangerous for us today. Along the way, we discuss how pride plays a role in marriage, entitlement, and even anxiety. We explore how these issues can stem from a sense of self-importance and how humility can transform our relationships and mental well-being. Throughout the episode, we offer practical ways to fight pride, focusing on gratitude, humility, and spiritual practices like prayer and worship. We also highlight the importance of community, service, and having a servant’s heart—just like Jesus did. By the end of the episode, we hope you'll be inspired to embrace humility, experience true freedom, and connect with the Lakepointe community. If you're ready to build deeper relationships, join a Life Group at Lakepointe Church—learn more at https://lakepointe.church/groups/ 🔗 STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Website: https://www.lakepointe.church/ Facebook: https://lp.social/facebook Instagram: https://lp.social/instagram To support this ministry and help us continue to reach more people with the Gospel, click here: https://lakepointe.church/give 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:46 Launch of the "Live Free" Podcast 00:09:56 Understanding the King Slayers Series Title 00:13:45 The Significance of Aramaic in Ancient Empires 00:18:33 Understanding Dual Fulfillments in Biblical Prophecy 00:23:21 The Consequences of Pride 00:28:17 Gratitude and Common Grace 00:32:53 Wisdom and Pride in Marriage 00:37:31 Biblical Perspective on Anxiety and Control 00:42:08 The Power of Humility in Leadership 00:46:49 The Power of Apology and Humility in Relationships 00:51:27 Apostle Paul's Journey to Humility 00:56:14 Inviting Divine Transformation Through Scripture - Hosts - Josh Howerton Carlos Erazo Tim Smith

Topics

• Leadership
• Repentance
• Pride
• Overcoming Obstacles