Sermons on Conventional Wisdom:

Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

The logos of the cross, the message of the cross is that Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.

Spiritual Power 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 For our culture the big event today is not church. It’s the Giants and the Patriots in what we call the Superbowl. Who knows how many words have been spent analyzing who has the wisest strategy to win? Which advertisers will create the best commercials and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Discernment Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Through a study of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Paul will show us where to find the true secret wisdom and real spirituality.

Spiritual Discernment 1 Corinthians 2 Would you like to know the secret to true wisdom? Would you like to find the keys to deeper living, to higher-level spirituality? From ancient times people have sought some kind of deeper, hidden special knowledge or insight that offers the key to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Capable Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you capable man or woman of GOD? Do you have ability to do things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To show ability and capabilities came from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 26:30,32 1 Chronicles 26:30

I. EXORDIUM: Are you capable man or woman of GOD? Do you have ability to do things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To show ability and capabilities came from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 26:30,32 1 Chronicles 26:30 (NLT) 30 From the clan of Hebron came Hashabiah. He and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talk Right, Live Better Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 30, 2008

How God’s communication skills help us live better, happier lives.

[Part 1 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Proverbs 2:2-4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Foundation Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 31, 2008

We are looking at a somewhat familiar passage from Matthew 7:21-27. This passage tells the story of the man who built his house on a rock and the man who built his house on the sand. This passage helps us to rethink what foundation we are building our li

The Wise Foundation: June 1, 2008 Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ordinary Time/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Green) Matthew 7:21-29 In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jack Stephens has a home on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

Let's Do This! James 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

Series: Book of James: Let’s do this! Just do it! James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Successful Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2013

A study of chapter 1 of the book of Proverbs

Proverbs 1 A Successful Life 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

#10 Living In Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

America is Experiencing Troubled Times A. Growing domestic unrest B. Growing violence in the streets C. Growing social unrest D. Threat of terrorism How to respond personally to all these disturbances?

Living in Troubling Times 11/22/15 Introduction: These last two weeks we have seen some very disturbing things happen around the world. We saw how ISIS planted a bomb on a Russian airliner and killed over 200 people, we say how ISIS attacked Paris France with multiple attacks and killed 130 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Treasure Principle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 31, 2018

Matthew 6:19-21 teaches us that you can't take treasures with you to heaven, but you can send them ahead of you.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Much of the material in this series of messages is based on a book by Randy Alcorn that is titled, The Treasure Principle. I would like to read the introduction to you: All your life, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road To Redemption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 1, 2020

1) The Redeemer (Eph. 1:6b), 2) The Redeemed (Eph. 1:7a) , 3) The Redemption Price (Eph. 1:7b), 4) The Results (Eph. 1:7c-9a), & 5) The Reason (Eph. 1:9b-10).

Ephesians 1:6b-10 [6] (to the praise of his glorious grace, with which) he has blessed us in the Beloved [7] In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, , [8]which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight [9]making ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

Psalm 49: An Intimation Of Immorality Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2020

This psalm is classed as a wisdom psalm the subject of which is the prosperity of the wicked, as contemplated by the righteous; that is to say, why do the wicked prosper, while the righteous are poor and afflicted? This was a frequent cause of wonder to these Hebrew thinkers (compare Psalm 37).

July 3, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 49 Title: An Intimation of Immorality (A psalm for the sons of Korah) Theme: The end of those who boast of their riches. Psalm 49 (KJV) 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

In 2020, I Resolve To:

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2019

Making Resolutions and How God Offers Us Admonitions Via The Apostle Paul

Message/Devotion December 29, 2019 Ephesians 5:1-20 In 2020, I resolve to: The Reading Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel 2: When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God is in control, even when the world seems chaotic. Daniel handles a situation beyond his control with WISDOM and FAITH.

WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL—Daniel 2 Does it sometimes seem like your life is out of control? Coronavirus. The national debt. Politics. Natural disasters. As a parent committed to your kids, you try to protect them and control their environment, but you can’t control all the people and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed