Sermons on Be Wise:

Wise Up About Sex Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002

A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your King Wisely

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Discover why and how Jesus is uniquely able to be the King Who ushers in peace. (A Palm Sunday message.)

A few weeks ago, when we looked at the reasons why we believe the Bible is the Word of God, we saw that one reason is the prophecies recorded in the Old Testament were actually fulfilled and historically accurate. This morning, we will be looking at one of the 300 prophecies from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11

Denomination: *other

Spend Your Money Wisely Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

Part 4 of a five part sermon series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 4 - Learn how to spend your money wisely.

SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Intro: Shania Twain song and power point: “Ka-Ching.” “All we ever want is more, a lot more than we ever had before so take me to the nearest store.. Can you hear it ring it makes you wanna sing. It’s such a beautiful thing.. Ka-Ching!” That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Wise Up For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001

An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 5:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Choosing Your Battles Wisely

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 19, 2000

How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?

CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.

HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Guys And Starry Skies

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2005

Sermon about the Magi

WISE GUYS AND STARRY SKIES MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION... "Wise Guys and Starry Skies" Memory I remember attending a church when I was growing up that put a great effort into drama and musicals. I recall being in several of these musicals when I was a child. I of course had speaking parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8 More Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 18, 2006

A survey of Proverbs 21-25

Islington Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Proverbs 21-25 Genesis 41 8 more ways to be wise This morning as we carry on our study in the Proverbs I would like to share with you an example of utter foolishness. This comes from this weeks Tuesday edition of the National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7 More Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 25, 2006

Select verses from Provebs 26-31

Islington Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Proverbs 26-31 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Even more ways to be wise This we must remember if we are going to be truly wise. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Time - Using It Wisely

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008

WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH OUR TIME? If tithing is giving back 10% of our firstfruits to the Lord...With 24 hours in a day, What are you doing 2.4 hours each day? Are you redeeming your time with the LORD?

2.10.2008 "Watching Time" Being Good Stewards of our Time by William Akehurst, HSWC Key Scriptures: Mark 14:32-38 Deut. 26:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Colossians 4:5a James 4:14 Romans 13:10-12 Revelations 22:7-10 As a guideline, a tithe is 10% of our treasures, talents and even our time. With 24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Will - Choosing Wisely

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 4, 2006

How do you know God’s will for your life? How does God talk to us today? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

The following material is taken from a PowerPoint presentation originally presented to a Junior/Senior high ministry. If you would like the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Walk As Love, Light And Wise

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Wise Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

Lessons we can learn from men known for their wisdom.

I want you to think about something this morning. If you had to describe yourself in one word this morning, what would that one word be? If other people had to describe you using one word, what would that one word be? Think about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Does Happy or Grumpy describe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out For The Wise Guys Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Aug 11, 2007

Man’s wisdom is deficient, but God’s wisdom is always sufficient.

Watch out for the wise guys Col. 2:8-10 A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God’s existence. The professor presented the following logic: "Has anyone in this class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men From Everywhere

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008

From the story of the Wise men that traveled afar, we today can learn key principles to how we should respond to the birth and life of Christ.

Wise Men from Everywhere Matthew 2:11 Intro Wise men from the East, came to worship the Christ child. How far had they traveled? How had these men seen the star in the East? How did they know it was the Messiah’s star? It is impossible to answer these questions. From the East came the wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist