Playlist: Ephraim, Pride of (topic)
The Pride of the Ephraimites
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe account of Ephraim's pride in Judges 12 serves as a vivid illustration of the principle stated in Proverbs 16:18-19, that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Following Jephthah's hard-won victory over the Ammonites, the men of Ephraim confronted him angrily, accusing him of failing to call them …
Living by Faith: Human Pride
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur human nature is pure vanity with a heart that is desperately deceitful and wicked, motivated by self-centeredness, a deadly combination for producing sin.
Making Faithful Choices (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod demonstrated to Gideon, through His systematically whittling his army from 30,000 to 300, that His providence, and not Gideon's might, would bring victory.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBoth Israel and Judah during Hosea's time adopted paganism from the surrounding nations. Syncretistic religion blends paganism and Christianity.