Sermons on Ask For Wisdom:

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Proverbs 2

“Treasure Hunting” Proverbs 2 Intro: The Bible is an amazing book. We so often treat it as a textbook, merely teaching academic truth--when what it really is is a children’s "pop-up" book, showing us glimpses into the very heart and soul of those we find mentioned there. The Psalms were not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 30, 2006

How do you react when pressue comes to bear? Daniel gives us "life lessons" on how to deal with integrity with the trials that will come our way. The first in a series on integrity.

Daniel 1:1-1:21 5-21-2006 Integrity - Belief Under Pressure Daniel 1:1-21 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones The next four weeks we will be looking at the topic of integrity as found in the book of Daniel. Webster’s defines integrity as, "1.firm adherence to a code of especially moral ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Factor

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2003

How we are to focus on the cross in this life.

September 3, 2003 Ephesians 5:15-20 One of many things that impresses me about the ministry of Jesus was His focus. He never lost sight of the reason why he had come. As a matter of fact, at times he was so focused on His mission, that his disciples started to become worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Be A Wise Guy"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 16, 2002

An admonition for believers to pursue God’s wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-26 November 17, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com “Be a Wise Guy” The Text: Proverbs 3:13-26 The Text Outline: I. The Worth of Wisdom (vv.13-18). A. Wisdom is more precious than material wealth (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Are The Magi Called Wise?

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 27, 2006

The message explains the reasons why the magi are called wise men.

Why Are the Magi Called Wise? Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Don Jones One thing has always bothered me about the story of the magi. They are called wise men. What bothers me is the word wise. These men were adept in the magical arts, they were at best governors or kings from a pagan nation and on top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fence Straddling

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 20, 2007

Let us look closer at the statements of this compromiser and notice three mistakes he made.

FENCE STRADDLING Acts 5:34-40 The book of Acts is not a dull book to say the least. Something seems to be happening in every verse. This early church energized by the Holy Spirit finds itself in head itself in facing trouble from the inside of the church at the beginning of Acts 5. In verse 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

We need to be prepared and we need to prepare those around us for the coming of the Lord.

It’s interesting on a day like today how you can look back on the past 3 years and think it seems like no time at all. But then as you think about it some more, so much has happened in those 3 years that it feels like Camille has always been here. I mean it’s hard to believe that Camille and Rob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Involve God In Your Matters

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jun 14, 2023

As Christians it's easy and enticing to Pray asking God to come and be part of our Issues but it's so difficult for us to give Him a through Pass to be the Guide in those matters. We will pray yes but we will still want to have Control over Everything.

God would want to be the centre of all your things and be the Great Man behind your success so that He can Gain the Glory and by this He will sustain your Prosperity and keep it around for Long. I believe everyone would want things that stays and are kept for around for Long for your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3, Psalm 37:4-6

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2004

The main ingredient for redeeming the time (or as Paul said, being wise, not fools) is wisdom. This sermon is a challenge and encouragment to receive wisdom from God.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 4, 2004 September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) five and a half month old Wyandotte rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Live Wisely Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The importance of making use of every day, living wisely with the time we have.

Live Wisely Ephesians, Riches in Christ Part 9 Eph 5:14-18 NIV "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bring About Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 8, 2003

Jesus realized that His job was not to change everything and everyone in society. He also understood that His primary job was not to bring about social, political or economic changes in his community. (Mark 10:45) "For even the Son of Man did not come to

Quote: Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Traditional. Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. Quote: Cornford’s Law: Nothing is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Godly Employee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 10, 2003

Contentment is a rare quality in today’s culture, but it is extremely liberating! Materialism, striving for rank , back-stabbing, and discontent lead to emotional, mental, financial, and spiritual bondage

HOW TO BE A GODLY EMPLOYEE 1. TRUST IN GOD ONLY. Trust in no one but GOD. People will disappoint you. God created you and has a wonderful plan for your life. He is too good to do wrong, and too wise to make a mistake. Let His peace abide in you. (Proverbs 3 :5-6) 2. WORSHIP GOD ONLY. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Binding Bonds

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO BIND AND WHAT TO CAST OUT.

BINDING BONDS MATTHEW 12:29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his processions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” In many government circles, there are documents which are honored especially those that concern transactions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal