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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Intellectual Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 1, 2025
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    Intellectual development means sharpening our minds, acquiring knowledge, and applying wisdom rightly.

    INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:7 Supporting Texts: Daniel 1:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hosea 4:6, Luke 2:46-47, Colossians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: God designed man as a complete being — spirit, soul, and body. To live a balanced life, believers must pay attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mercy Of God

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025
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    Divine mercy is of God. It cannot be purchased with money, obtained by good works or worldly wisdom.

    TEXT: Romans 9:15-16 NLT "For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it." DIVINE MERCY IS OF GOD It is God's prerogative to show mercy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Value Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 15, 2026
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     | 528 views

    This is the 18th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#18] THE VALUE OF INTEGRITY Proverbs 11:1-13 Introduction: Today, we are looking into what it really means to live with integrity- Something that goes beyond just telling the truth. In a World full of shortcuts, fake appearances, and quick gains, integrity is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 310 views

    This is the 20th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#20] BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP Proverbs 11:22-31 Introduction: Today, we are looking into a timeless truth wrapped in a familiar phrase- "Beauty is only skin deep." In our World, it’s easy to get caught up in the obsession with looks- Social media filters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patrick Prays For Me Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 16, 2026
     | 66 views

    Paul prays that the Ephesians would have spiritual wisdom and insight to know God better

    Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-01-2026 Patrick Prays for Me Maxine’s step-father, Patrick, was one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. He was kind and passionate about his bride and His Savior. And he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks To The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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     | 1,056 views

    Explores the importance of seeking God's wisdom, living with gratitude, and cultivating peace in our hearts.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today with hearts full of hope. We gather in this sacred space to seek wisdom. Wisdom that guides us through life's storms. Wisdom that lights our path. Our guide today is a passage from the Bible. A passage that speaks of peace. A passage that speaks of ...read more

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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Wise Men, Women And Children Still Seek Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 5, 2008
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    Wise men sought Jesus. Wise men, women and children seek and worship Jesus today. Charles Spurgeon said, "Wisdom is the right use of knowledge." This short talk encourages godly wisdom - putting knowledge of Jesus into action.

    One of my Christmas presents was a book: ‘A Bundle of Laughs’ by J. John & Mark Stibbe. Towards the end of the book comes their light-hearted ‘20 Rules of Wisdom’. Don’t worry; I’m only going to read four! 1.God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts! 2.Growing old is inevitable, growing up is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    In Support Of The Home Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,751 views

    Homes are built with 3 primary tools: wisdom, understanding & knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to perceive with discernment, to view life as God sees it. Understanding is the skill to bring together the elements of life so that one can live with insight

    PROVERBS 24: 3-4 IN SUPPORT OF THE HOME An unknown author had this to say about marriage: "Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime would be considered among the fine arts." The author may be right. The landscape of America is filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Embrace The Power Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025
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     | 742 views

    A simple yet profound truth: there is power in the cross of Christ. To the unbelieving world, the cross is a symbol of weakness and defeat. But to those of us who are being saved, the cross is not a relic of shame—it is the power of God!

    Go! And Embrace the Power of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT): “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” Introduction: The Paradox of the Cross Let me begin today with a simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,652 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    Quarrels can be overcome with the love of Jesus and the wisdom of the Spirit for those who are submitted to God’s will

    What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling? Many fine relationships are spoiled because of quarrels over non-essentials. ILlustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come To Destroy The Law But Fulfill

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
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     | 3,185 views

    How to show that Christ did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it with infinite wisdom, love and meaning

    How to Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come to Destroy the Law But To Fulfill It (Acts 22:14-30) 1. How can we present Christ so people will know He did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it? Paul gives us a fine example of how he taught the Jews that Jesus did not come to abolish their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Influence Of The Father

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,404 views

    A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God Is Wise Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,975 views

    God’s unlimited knowledge and wisdom are greater than ours, and form a basis for faith and hope.

    How many sent children off to school this week? How many for the first time? Here’s a question: Why? [Other than because it’s the law, or to get them out of your hair] What is it you’re hoping they’ll learn there? Math, reading, science, history . . . but is that all? No, of course not. You hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awesome God

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    An exploration of God’s wisdom, power and love, and how they work together to accomplish His purposes.

    Awesome God His Wisdom, Power and Love TCF Sermon February 13, 2005 What do you think of when you think of the word “power?” When I think of power, many different things come to mind. When we’re working here in the office and a thunderstorm moves through, I think of electrical power...because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational