Sermons about Conventional Wisdom

If God Gave You A Wish, What Would It Be?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2003

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Solomon decides wisely and well - why?

If God gave you a wish, what would it be? 1 Kings 2:1-4 and 3:1-15 This morning I would like to speak from the Old Testament lesson. In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people. However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Fourteen Errors To Avoid Or How To Avoid Loving The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2003

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The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people often fall into when they succumb to the love of the world

Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15,16) Love not the world or the things that are in the world. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world. The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Wisely Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 12, 2003

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I talk about what wisdom is, why we need it today, and how to get it.

Walking Wisely ”Wisdom for Life Series” Message I February 8, 2003 Riverwood Church Pastor Lynn Floyd Intro: Life is made up of a series of choices. Every day we are faced with them. To, what we are going to wear in the morning to what we are going to listen to on the radio, how much we are going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

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We may have been saved from evil, but each of us must take care not to fall prey to foolishness.

FOLLOWING JESUS There have been times in my life that I have made the mistake of doing things my way. I have always known to “wait on the Lord”, but there are times when we all want to do things on our own. No doubt this is one of the biggest mistakes any one of us could ever make. What we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mastering My Mouth: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

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This second part focus’ on Proverbs practical wisdom in using our tongue positively.

For those who might be joining us for the first time our current series of sermons has been focusing on God’s wisdom in the book of Proverbs, which was written by one of the wisest persons who ever lived, Solomon. God wants us to grow in wisdom which basically means we are able to consistently ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

Watch Out For The Wise Guys Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Aug 11, 2007

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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

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught About Faith Affecting Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2004

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Jesus knew not to get discouraged when many refuse to believe and see the truth. John wrote, "Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

Eleven Ways Jesus Taught about Faith Affecting Perspective (John 20:15-31) Illustration: Recently, many of us at Trinity College of Florida prayed for deliverance, protection and shelter from the four powerful hurricanes and each time God proved Himself to be a shelter in the time of storm. It ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fool And The Wise

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 30, 2004

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In this sermon I basically dissect many Proverbs on the difference between what Solomon describes as Wisdom and Foolishness.

October 3, 2004 Proverbs of Wisdom and Foolishness Put yourself in Solomon’s shoes some three thousand years ago. The LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Ki 3:5) This was no Monte Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal - having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Word Of Wisdom From Prov. 6

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 14, 2004

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Words of wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Living by the principles found in Proverbs will prevent a lot of trouble.

Words of Wisdom from Proverbs 6 Text: Proverbs 6:1-23 Solomon is giving words of wisdom to his son here in this passage. He gives practical advise and wise warning concerning several important areas in a young person’s life. 1. He warns against becoming surety for another person’s debts. Do not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Thinking Through Our Decisions

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

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Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 19:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

La Sabiduría De Lo Alto Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

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Cómo es la Sabiduría que viene de Dios

La Sabiduría de lo Alto Santiago 3:13-18 Intro. Siendo adolescente, tuve la oportunidad de asistir a una reunión nacional de jóvenes de una denominación presbiteriana de Estados Unidos. Para llegar hasta el lugar en Indiana donde se realizaría la reunión nos transportaron en camión. El ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Experiencing Victory Or Something Less?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2006

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So many Christians experience phyrric victories that masquerade for the spiritual victories that are won through the Lord Jesus. Phyrric victories are those which are won through efforts of our flesh that may win a few battles but end up costing us so muc

Are You Experiencing Victory or Something Less? (I Cor 15:57,58) But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (I Cor 15:57,58) Song - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Design For Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004

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Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships And Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2004

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The Lord has a way of filling, controlling and coordinating our personality in a way that our task or relational style can be blended in to the body of Christ in the most efficacious way

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships and Tasks James 3:18 - "And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity in God’s will in thought and deed) is the fruit of the seed sown in peace by those who work for and make peace in themselves and in others, that peace which means concord, agreement and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Requisito Esencial Para Alcanzar La Prosperidad

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Sep 10, 2006

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Adquirir el inapreciable don de la sabiduría de Dios es la única manera en la que podemos evitar los estúpidos y costosos errores que arruinan nuestras vidas y manchan el nombre de Dios.

EL REQUISITO ESENCIAL PARA ALCANZAR LA PROSPERIDAD Introducción: En el mundo en que vivimos es necesario explicar a los cristianos cómo aplicar los principios eternos de la palabra de Dios a la vida diaria. ¿Por qué? Debido a las cosas estúpidas que los cristianos hacen para arruinar sus vidas. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

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