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  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2018
     | 8,785 views

    In this passage the apostle reminds the Corinthians how he acted when he first preached the gospel to them.

    August 26, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.4: Paul and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.1-5 1 Cor 2.1-5 (KJV) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018
     | 9,403 views

    There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

    September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    Make me an offer I can't refuse!

    THE CALL OF WISDOM. Proverbs 9:1-6. Even before she invited us, Lady Wisdom “built her house” (Proverbs 9:1). The hewing out of Lady Wisdom’s “seven pillars” speaks of completeness (unlike the ‘folly’ in Edinburgh which was never completed), spaciousness, and endurance. ‘I go to prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017
     | 10,552 views

    God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Search Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 7,980 views

    A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AS TWO GRADUATES ARE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE. A SAD TIME FOR US AS THEIR LIVES TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE, BUT WE ALSO CELEBRATE WITH THEM IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.

    IN SEARCH OF WISDOM PROVERBS 1:1-19 YOU’LL HAVE TO FORGIVE ME IF I FEEL A BIT MELANCHOLY ABOUT THE MESSAGE TODAY. THESE ARE VERY SAD SERVICES IN SOME WAYS. EVA AND AMANDA ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE GOALS AND AMBITIONS. THEY WILL BE BACK TO VISIT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wine And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2014
     | 5,313 views

    To make the most of the time we have left and bring harmony to all your relationships, walk in wisdom, God's Will, and in the fullness of the Spirit.

    In 1867, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented a new high explosive, which he named “dynamite.” He was convinced that his invention would make war too horrible to ever happen again. However, he quickly discovered there was no shortage of buyers for his new explosive. He made a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Riches Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 9, 2014
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     | 10,889 views

    This sermon discovers the six greatest advantages to having wisdom.

    Did anyone see this story this week? A Texas woman said a burglar stole up to $1 million worth of designer bags and accessories from a treasured room in her Houston-area house — her closet. Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and former Mrs. Texas United America, recently displayed her ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Patience And Wisdom

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,677 views

    This is an expositional Series on James

    James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom Of Character

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,062 views

    An Expositional Series on the Book of James

    James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,601 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 22,571 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,510 views

    The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

    An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 204 ratings
     | 44,434 views

    Paul explains what it means to have wisdom in Christ. 1- We expose the darkness 2- We use time wisely 3- We respond to the Spirit

    INTRO.- Wisdom. Who doesn’t need it? ILL.- A preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,734 views

    In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

    TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ