Sermons on Choosing Wisely:

Are You A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 22, 2013

Are You A Wise Guy, the 4th installment from the book of James series, this passage still has some gaps in it with the Illustration etc but you will find the outline workable. James is all about wisdom and a good life in this passage.

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus' half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How Wise People Build Wealth Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Wealth is not just the accumulation of money. That would be the wrong target. Wealth is not solely money. In fact, this is not a message of how to achieve your financial dreams. This is a message about how to live right.

Raised Poor A lot of our perception about wealth and riches comes from the way we were raised. If you were raised in poor conditions, you have a very different view of wealth and what it means than someone who was affluent. Building wealth was always a mystery to me! I grew up in the poorer part ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Gifts Wisely Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Wise And Foolish Virgins

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 4, 2005

The key message of Mt 24 and this Parable is to be alert

NC/SMB 06-11-05 The End Times. Mt 24 is one of the hardest chapters in the Gospels to understand. Because Jesus speaks of future events. And he continues on the same theme in Mt 25, with the Parable of the Ten Virgins. But the bottom line of this parable is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Conflict Wisely

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 6, 2005

A look at how Paul dealt with a conflict he had with Peter and 5 common mistakes people make when dealing with conflict

SBC Philippi 2/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Dealing With Conflict Wisely Galatians 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To discuss the Bible way to handle conflict in our lives and to examine 5 mistakes that people make in dealing with conflict There are a few things that are guarantees in this life. I know ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Wise

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003

A Christmas message about the Magi from the east.

Introduction: We will all have to admit that we don’t know everything about everything. If we did, there would be no need for schools or teachers. We all have to glean wisdom from those who know more about a particular topic than we do. At the peak of this Christmas season let’s take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise: A Matter Of Attitude Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This sermon looks at Jonah’s attitude as a way of growing in our faith and living Wise in Christ.

Be Wise: A Matter of Attitude Jonah 4 Intro.: A. I am one of those people who likes a Happy Ending. * Movies: October Sky – Homer Hickem Jr. Rocket boys * Stories * Books, etc - Cinderella And that is exactly what we have in Jonah Chapters 1-3: • Ch. 1: Jonah is Wise, knows God, Serves ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

How To Become Wise

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. We need it to become mature Christians. We need it to deal with the trials and testings of our faith. We need it to knowhow to respond to various situations. We need it to make the important decisions that affect our lives, our families and our church. 2. We all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Wise Builder

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model Of Wise Toleration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Wise Guy?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Journey Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006

The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men And Kings

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 18, 2007

The wise men meet the sneaky king

At last, our wise men show up. Although our manger scenes usually include them, we can see from this passage they probably don’t arrive until Jesus is several months old. They meet him, Mary and Joseph in a house in Bethlehem and give their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Then, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus concludes his message of the "Sermon on the Mount" with an issustration. This is that illustration.

THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS Matthew 7:24-27 INTRO: Jesus has just finished his Sermon on the Mount. He had been telling of His coming kingdom. He perceived that many that heard Him would be satisfied with just hearing Him, and not obeying what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist