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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Wise Father's Instruction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 17, 2011
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    Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom & to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are as inescapable as commands & laws.

    PROVERBS 7: 1-5 A WISE FATHER'S INSTRUCTION The first nine chapters of Proverbs basically deal with two subjects: wisdom and women. Solomon's instruction is to go for wisdom and to flee from the evil woman. The teacher wants to rivet the student's attention on the subject. His admonitions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstrained Mercy

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
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    Unstrained mercy needs to be constrained by the same constraints that God himself recognizes: by wisdom, by justice, by the long-term, eternal good of the person you are trying to help.

    We’ve seen a lot about pardons in the news lately, haven’t we. Why did former President Clinton pardon Marc Rich? The “fugitive financier” is the nicely alliterative phrase that all the commentators use - I bet the journalist who coined the phrase is wishing he - or she - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Delight

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    If you are going to boast - do not boast in what you can do with your wisdom, might, and riches. Instead when you glory - glory in the Lord.

    THE LORD’S DELIGHT Jeremiah 9:23-24 [23] Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; [24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 3,500 views

    "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength." 1 Corinthians 1:25

    Foolishness of God by Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps February 17, 2008 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Judges 6: 36-40 READ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Basic Thought: There are two types of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009
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     | 15,592 views

    14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

    If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware: Danger Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2012
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     | 8,784 views

    In his attempt to keep us on the Highway of Wisdom, Solomon warns us of the dangers that lure us to exit, including alcohol abuse, provoking anger, and procrastination.

    Beware: Danger Ahead! (Proverbs 20:1-4) 1. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with your choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty.” “Give me infinite wisdom!” declares the dean, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2009
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     | 6,086 views

    James in chapter 3, makes the point that the tongue is a great destroyer in the church, if not controlled. And at the same time can be a great builder as well, if used with Godly wisdom.

    Are You Burning or Building the Kingdom? James 3:1-12 Intro One of the greatest things about our society is that we are a people that like to build, especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. You only have to look into the “Geniuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Fear Of Failure Here

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015
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    We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

    A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing Better In Bad Times

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018
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    No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

    GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 542 views

    Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Signs Of Foolishness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025
     | 143 views

    Foolishness begins in the heart but manifests through actions, speech, and decisions. As believers, we must constantly check our lives to ensure we are walking in wisdom.

    THE SIGNS OF FOOLISHNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 14:16 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 10:3, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 18:2, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Foolishness is not only a matter of ignorance or lack of education — it is a spiritual condition that is revealed through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Incomparable God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 935 views

    Our God is incomparable. He stands alone in power, majesty, wisdom, and glory. No one and nothing can be likened to Him in heaven, on earth, or beneath the earth.

    THE INCOMPARABLE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:25 “To whom then will you liken Me, or to whom shall I be equal? says the Holy One.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 46:5 Jeremiah 10:6-7 Psalm 86:8-10 1 Chronicles 17:20 Exodus 15:11 INTRODUCTION: Our God is incomparable. He stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Listening And Self-Control James 1:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,316 views

    James 1:19-20 imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our spiritual growth and relationships.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of Listening and Self-Control James 1:19-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth as we dive into James 1:19-20. This passage imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trust In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    The main point of this sermon is to encourage us to trust in God's wisdom, strength, and guidance, especially during challenging times, as He is always with us and cares for us.

    Hey everyone, I’m excited to share today’s sermon with you. It's about those three things we all need to navigate life's rough waters - Trust in God's Wisdom, Trust in God's Strength, and Trust in God's Guidance. From the Book of Proverbs (3:5) we read, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and ...read more

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