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Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure Of Wisdom, The Freedom Of Confession, And The Overflow Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

We live in a culture obsessed with wealth, success, and achievement. Yet, God’s Word calls us to something far greater—something eternal.

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure of Wisdom, the Freedom of Confession, and the Overflow of Grace Introduction: What Do You Value Most? Imagine for a moment someone offers you a choice: a million pounds in cash, or a heart full of wisdom, a soul freed from guilt, and a life overflowing with grace. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-14, John 1:14, John 1:16, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps A Wise Counselor Understand An Individual's Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee.

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee. A person’s reality consists of what they regard as being actual in its true nature, both visible and invisible things. A leader develops the insight to get to know each person’s perspectives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 24, 2022

The answer, in truth, is my mother-in-law. James redefines for us what true wisdom looks like.

Who is wise and understanding among you? (James 3:13-18) In our passage today, James opens up a new section by asking a question. So let's start, the same way. James 3:13: (13) Who [is] wise and understanding/knowledgeable among you? When you look around this room, at the people who are a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2020

Seeking wisdom is essential in choosing a new experience.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 1 Samuel 28:1-8 Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely! The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 1 Samuel 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up To God's Purpose: Living Wisely In The Light

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 11, 2026

As Christians we have been sent out into a world that needs hope... And yet some of us are still spiritually asleep

Introduction As a firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Admonition For Spirit-Filling Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2018

This portion of the Ephesian letter constitutes an exhortation to the readers to live like wise men. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/29/17 Lesson 23: The Admonition for Spirit-Filling (Ephesians 5:15-21) Ephesians 5:15-21 (KJV) 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Grinch Going To Steal My Christmas? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

The story of Herod and the Wise Men: Herod completely missed Christmas. The Wise Men found a king. Who will we be more like?

Is the Grinch going to steal my Christmas? “A Reel Look at Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 Intro: Video…“Heart two sizes too small” What does it feel like when my heart is too small? • My life is a mess. • I am not happy. • I am isolated. • I don’t really enjoy it when others are happy. Herod is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'after Christmas' Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005

The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013

A sermon for the epiphany

A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Year Of The Lord’s Favor

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

As we look at the life of Jesus we see that same thing happening over & over again. So consistently does it happen that we begin to wonder, "What is God trying to tell us?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. This is the first Sunday, the first day of a brand new year. I think that an appropriate scripture this morning would be Isaiah 61:1 3. In many of your bibles it is sub titled, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church