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  • Byron Perrine avatar

    The Wisdom Of Christianity

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    This sermon provides an introduction to Christian concepts, Christian epistemology, and the distinguishing marks of the Christian.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Despite the obvious differences in theology, philosophy and practice among Christians, there is a discernible common thread that runs through them all. And, conversely, there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wisdom In Wealth

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 22, 2019
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     | 5,481 views

    In perhaps the most challenging parable to understand, Jesus calls us to use our worldly wealth for divine purposes, to be faithful where we are, and to keep God first in our lives.

    Luke 16:1-13 Wisdom in Wealth What if you came to church one Sunday, and your pastor got up to give the sermon and said, “I don’t have a clue what this means!” Well, I’m pretty close to that with today’s passage. Maybe you could relate to that kind of pastor, since sometimes the Bible is just hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplining With Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,628 views

    Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. Discover how to discipline with greater wisdom.

    Discipline Is Challenging to Navigate Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. If you are too harsh, you could end up intimidating your children emotionally and thus hijacking their ability to learn through the discipline. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019
     | 5,098 views

    We examine being filled with the Spirit. The fact is, we have all of the Holy Spirit at the time of our conversion and regeneration. The question is, does the Holy Spirit have all of us?

    Over the this last month, we have been examining what Paul described as: that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … (Ephesians 4:22a and 24a) As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ. As a new creation, we discussed how taking off the old man is like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2019
     | 8,896 views

    Speak for those who can't speak for themselves.

    Wisdom For the Family Proverbs 24:11-12 Rev. Brian Bill January 19-20, 2019 It’s probably not appropriate for a Packers fan to bring up the “double doink” field goal missed by Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the closing seconds of their game with the Eagles a couple weeks ago…but I’m going to anyway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scads Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020
     | 1,577 views

    Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

    Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wisdom Of Silence

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020
     | 7,311 views

    It is a great part of prudence to know when to be silent and when to speak. If you have nothing good, true or useful to say, it is better to be silent and say nothing. You have two ears and one mouth—use them proportionately.”

    THE WISDOM OF SILENCE Oh, that you would be silent, and it would be your wisdom! (Job 13:5) “A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.”—Proverbs 29:11 The tongue is a deadliest weapon. It’s quick, sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2018
     | 8,036 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
     | 8,638 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
     | 4,909 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

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    The Way Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,437 views

    This sermon is about God's way of wisdom for His people. It includes His roadmap for wisdom (the Bible), His personal guide (the Holy Spirit), and our traveling companions (Wise Counselors).

    The Way of Wisdom With April Fools Day tomorrow, I thought it would be appropriate to speak about the way of wisdom instead of the folly of fools. Life is full of situations where we think we know what to do, only to find out later that we really haven’t clue as to what to do. And so until some ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,853 views

    Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

    TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Good Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 11, 2020
     | 2,895 views

    If we plant envy, we’ll reap death. If we plant peace, we’ll reap a harvest of righteousness!

    James – Chapter 3 Good Wisdom June 21, 2020 James 3:16-18 NIV For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In Wisdom

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 21, 2019
     | 1,925 views

    Beloved fear God and walk in His ways. DONT do what you know He doesn't like. Study His Word day and night and you will discover what He hates.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LIVE IN WISDOM* 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Walk Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,008 views

    Paul exhorts us to live wisely.

    The Walk Of Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: Paul exhorts us to live wisely. Note the word “careful” (NIV) in v.15. It suggests looking around and giving attention to circumstances and consequences as one might do when passing through a dangerous place. It expresses the idea of living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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