Sermons on Conventional Wisdom:

Ben Sira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022

Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Revival And It's Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. The chaotic situation in the City of Ephesus put the missionaries team out of control. What lesson did we learn from this passage on the providence of God?

Acts 19:23-41 Revival challenged by Persecutors 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius 19:28-34 Riot at Ephesus 19:35-41 Wisdom of City Clerk Acts 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. Earlier passages explained to us that the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In Intergrity Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 14, 2021

God gave us the Book of Proverbs to help us discern between good and evil (1 Ki 3:9). If we follow the advise given there we will get an understanding mind as we make decisions in our day-to-day life.

Walking in Integrity Proverbs 10-: 1-10 God gave us the Book of Proverbs to help us discern between good and evil (1 Ki 3:9). If we follow the advise given there we will get an understanding mind as we make decisions in our day-to-day life. In Proverbs, we do not find the simplistic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2021

Year B, Proper 20.

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Choice - Learning To Make The Right Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2021

The psalmist faced the same kind of choices we face. He may not have been living through a pandemic, deciding for or against mask, for or against vaccines or deciding which political party is right or wrong, yet he offers some great advice.

The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then allow that question to provoke a self-examination. This psalm and the three preceding it reveals all the postures of worship: David presented in all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 20, 2022

Satan seeks to do all he can to hinder and defeat the church. One of the tools he likes to use is deception. If he can distort the truth, causing people to believe a lie, then he has succeeded in his efforts.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 2) Matthew 7: 15-20 In our last study we began to consider Jesus’ teaching concerning false prophets, those who come in among the church in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. I remain convinced that this passage needs to be preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: James #7 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Wise in the world competes with wisdom of the Lord and our call to be peacemakers.

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolishness That Is Wise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 31, 2025

In a world that seeks wisdom and power, we are here to explore the foolishness of the cross, which is the only true power of God for salvation.

Introduction: A Tale of Two Wisdoms Grace and peace to you from God our Father. The world preaches its own gospel around us. It preaches self-reliance. It promotes human achievement. It is the gospel of worldly wisdom. It tells you to be smarter and stronger. It tells you to be more successful. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Spiritual Insight Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 18, 2025

This sermon explores Paul's primary prayer for believers: that the glorious God would grant us a spirit of wisdom and revelation, not for greater intellect, but for a deeper, more intimate, personal knowledge of Him.

Introduction Anyone who has tried to navigate the streets of Metro Manila knows that a simple map is often not enough. A map can show you the names of the roads, but it can't tell you about the real-time traffic, the sudden one-way schemes, or the streets that are prone to flooding. To truly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit... Submitting To One Another (Ephesians 5:15-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2025

Focus is on being filled, and on what it means to "submit to one another"-- we all "put ourselves under" one another.

Today's verses build directly off last weeks, so I'm going to go ahead and start reading from 5:3. Hopefully, as I read them, you'll find yourself thinking, "Hey, I understand these verses." (3) Now, sexual immorality and all uncleanness or greediness must not even be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-24

Reason Comes Home Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Reason returns to peace when intellect kneels beside humility—uniting thought and wonder, truth and love, to rediscover meaning beyond knowledge.

The word reason used to sound like a promise. It meant light after darkness, knowledge after superstition, progress after fear. It built microscopes and libraries, engines and empires. It made us believe that if we only learned enough, we could cure every sickness and silence every war. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Proverbs 2:6, John 1:9, Romans 12:2, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mental Health In The Proverbs: The Weight Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2025

Anxiety in a person’s heart is a weight, and a bad word increases the weight. Reacting to someone’s anxiety wisely can lighten their burden.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: THE WEIGHT OF ANXIETY PROVERBS 12:25 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 12:25 (ESV) Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ILLUSTRATION… A WHOLE LOTTA NUMBERS Globally, approximately 275 million people, or about 3.5% of the world ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Antidote To Confusion Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

When facing trials that leave us confused and defeated, God offers the divine wisdom needed to endure, but we must ask for it with a single-minded faith that trusts His goodness completely.

Introduction: The Inevitable Question Last time we were in the book of James, we looked at one of the most challenging commands in the entire Bible: "Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." We learned that God uses trials to test our faith and produce a steadfast ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real Talk (Psalm 90) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 24, 2025

#8 In Summer in the Psalms

Real Talk (Psalm 90) James Jackson / General Adult Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Psalm 90. You know how there are some sermons that just make you glad you came to church? The pastor’s funny, the music’s catchy, and you leave humming a happy tune on your way to lunch? Well… this isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20