Sermons on Conventional Wisdom:

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 7: Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Seventh in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #7 - Holiness.

7, December 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Seven: Holiness Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-9, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Proverbs--The Search For Wisdom Begins! Series

Contributed by Jeremy Nobles on Aug 18, 2008

Small group study--kids or young adult, I actually used it with the kids and adults, so parents and child could communicate at home on the Bible. Built around a mystery of wisdom missin from lives, went all the way through Proverbs this is the first less

The first 7 verses of Proverbs are the most crucial to comprehending this book. In these verses Solomon states the purpose for Proverbs, but he also gives us the starting point for attaining knowledge and apprehending Wisdom. Never lose sight of Solomon’s purpose or beginning; for if you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails

Contributed by Bill Adams on Apr 23, 2007

How does one fail when God gives then the weapons for victory? Solomon shows us how.

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails 1 Kings 9:1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Job 28 (Where Is Wisdom To Be Found?)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." ...

God answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge." Job 38:1 - the beginning of our reading from today’s lectionary, that marks the beginning of the end of the book of Job. We’ve been plowing our way through the book of Job for quite a few Sundays ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Let's Think About God's Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 28, 2006

Think about God’s Wisdom

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Wisdom: The Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 12, 2006

Three aspects of a Wise Man 1. Journey of Faith 2. Journey of Worship 3. Journey of Change

Christmas Wisdom: The Story of the Wise Men "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ’Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lets Think About God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2007

Sermon 3 on First Corth.

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Gives What You Need

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jul 7, 2009

Jesus Christ gives godly wisdom because he is our true Wisdom in Proverbs 8.

Proverbs 8:1-21 Watch Video “In Their Own Words” available from SermonSpice.com Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear friends, When you see and hear words like these of John Adams, “I am apt to believe that July 4th will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Worship Choices In The Last Days Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

Worship choices we make today may affect who were aligned with in the last days--the Beast or the Christ!

A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007

#2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014

James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist