Sermons on Conventional Wisdom:

Gaining Wisdom Part 2

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

This sermon is on wisdom

Wisdom is given to everyone. Wisdom is something that God gives everyone. Everyone has a chance to gain wisdom. In order to gain wisdom you must do what God tells you to do. No one on this earth can get wisdom for you. You are the only person that can get wisdom for you. People can give you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:24

Denomination: *other

Getting The Wisdom You Need Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2012

Notice: 1. the request for God’s wisdom (vs. 5a) 2. the riches of God’s wisdom (vs. 5b) 3. the roadblocks to God’s wisdom (vs. 6-11) 4. the road of God’s wisdom (vs. 12)

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 2: Getting the Wisdom You Need James 1:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 *Sometimes when I read this passage, I think back to a hospital visit that I made over 30 years ago. The lady and I were talking about some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009

The writer of Job explains to us the difference between human wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. How do we find wisdom?

KNOWING GOD: THE SOURCE OF WISDOM Why do we need wisdom? Someone said that knowledge is the ability to take something apart; wisdom is needed to put it back together again. I am not sure where that saying came from but I think it makes partial sense. A young man in our congregation told me ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Mennonite

When You Lack Wisdom

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

Encouragement to act wisely in the midst of pressure packed situations.

JAMES 1:5-8 WHEN YOU LACK WISDOM Ralph had worked for his company for almost 15 years and he had always been one of the top salesmen. But the economy had slowed down to a snail’s pace and no one was placing orders with him anymore. The pressure was really beginning to mount, and past performance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Need Wisdom Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 2, 2014

Wisdom is helpful. But what is it? How do we get it? Check out Moses...

“Soul Talk: Why I Need Wisdom” Ps. 90 Wisdom is helpful. The new pastor’s family was given a pie, baked by a member of the congregation, who was a poor cook. The pie was inedible so the family threw it in the garbage. Now the pastor needed wisdom – how could he thank the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisdom Of God And The Witness Of Martyrs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2018

The wisdom of every age considers the Catholic faith a folly. The only promise Christ made about this life is that we would be blessed through the agency of persecution.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2018 St. Donatian of Africa The wisdom of any secular age considers the Christian faith to be folly. The reason for this is that the wisdom of a given secular age is focused on how to attain pleasure, status or power. It is essentially centered on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Catholic

James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Literature- Depending Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2019

God reveals his wisdom to humanity through a variety of creative forms, so we can make decisions in a way that pleases him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Binge Reading the Bible. • This series focuses on how God reveals his will and desires for mankind through each specific section of the Bible. • Each genre, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, the Prophets, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural Wisdom – Yours For The Asking!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 26, 2019

This sermon deals with the subject of Supernatural Wisdom. Our LORD wants to give us supernatural wisdom, insight, knowledge, revelation and insight!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14; James 3:13-18 Theme: Godly Wisdom Title: Supernatural Wisdom – Yours for the Asking! INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As you read the Bible you begin to understand that one of the great joys of the LORD is to give to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7, James 1:5-8, Romans 6:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Ephesians 5:27, Proverbs 17:28, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Blessings Wisdom Gives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2019

There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. Here are 7 wonderful blessings that can be found in Proverbs 4:5-9 and can be yours.

SEVEN BLESSINGS WISDOM GIVES! James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 4:5-9

"Live By God’s Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2019

We cannot live life in the best way possible if we ignore the wisdom offered by the author of all life.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord would reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selected infinite wisdom. “Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Your Tomorrows Of Life

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The "home stretch" of life's journey on earth brings us to terms with reality. Our Lord has promised to be with us all the way Home. To make the most of the rest of our days, let us be inspired and guided by the wisdom of our all-wise God and Father of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

WISDOM FOR YOUR TOMORROWS OF LIFE The technician who upgraded our Internet and TV service declared the new control mechanism with which he replaced our old one the greatest ever. “That little device,” he said, “is so intelligent that no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-7

You Need Divine Wisdom

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2018

A sermon that highlights the rich benefits of divine wisdom.

Text: Daniel 2:1-49 Proverbs 4:7-8 tells us that wisdom is supreme, wisdom is the principal thing and we should do everything possible to get wisdom. To say that wisdom is the principal thing, it means that wisdom is first in order of importance of things to have. Wisdom should top our list of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal