Pride Goes Before | Pastor John Eaton | Arguing with God | 05/10/2026

About this episode

This episode explores the theme of pride and its impact on our relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of humility and surrender.

Why do we argue with God? Why do we resist His direction, question His authority, and insist on our own way? In this message from our “Let God Win – Trust & Surrender” series, we take a deep look at the root issue behind so much conflict with God: PRIDE. From Adam and Eve in the garden to the story of Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and King Xerxes, this sermon reveals how pride deceives us into believing we are in control, always right, and above correction. But Scripture reminds us that pride always leads to destruction while humility leads to wisdom and life. 📖 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18 This sermon will challenge you to:• Recognize the subtle ways pride operates in your life• Understand why pride makes us argue with God• Learn the freedom that comes through humility and surrender• Discover how God opposes pride but honors the humble• Trust God’s plan even when you don’t understand it The story of Esther powerfully reminds us that God is always working behind the scenes—even when prideful people think they are in control. If you’ve ever struggled with control, demanded answers from God, or wrestled with surrender, this…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor John Eaton

Topics covered

• pride
• humility
• trust in God
• surrender
• conflict with God
• Biblical teachings
• Book of Esther

Keywords

• pride
• humility
• God's plan
• surrender
• Christian sermon
• faith
• Bible teaching
• Esther
• Proverbs 16:18

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs

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