Sermons on Cycle Of Folly:

David As A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2019

First Samuel 21:1-15 shows the foolishness of a believer gripped by fear.

Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of his disobedience, and chose David instead, although he was not immediately coronated. Because of David’s growing popularity with the people, Saul became extremely jealous of David, and tried to kill him. Eventually, Saul’s son Jonathan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Need Divine Wisdom

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2018

A sermon that highlights the rich benefits of divine wisdom.

Text: Daniel 2:1-49 Proverbs 4:7-8 tells us that wisdom is supreme, wisdom is the principal thing and we should do everything possible to get wisdom. To say that wisdom is the principal thing, it means that wisdom is first in order of importance of things to have. Wisdom should top our list of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fool And Mischief. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 16, 2021

When you grow up in Christ you get a sense of satisfaction from doing His will. You no longer take pleasure in the foolish things you once did, but you rather focus your time, talents, and treasure on things of eternal significance.

“A fool and mischief. Proverbs 10:23-32 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. Prov.10:23 “The term ‘living wisely’ is relative. Some may think they are living wisely, even though we might disagree.” That’s true, so to be clear, the wisdom Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolishness Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #4. The contrast between man's wisdom and God's wisdom is never more evident than at Calvary.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the beginning of Paul’s correcting words to the church at Corinth. -He is laying a foundation for what is necessary to have a strong church. -Paul told the church that it is critical that they be unified. -That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Wisdom For Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2022

I overcome peer pressure by living to please God instead of living to please people .

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Karunungan Ng Katahimikan

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020

Aalamin sa atin ng karunungan ang oras na maging tahimik at kung kailan magsalita. Kung wala kang mabuting, totoo o kapaki-pakinabang na sabihin, mas mahusay na tumahimik at walang sasabihin. Mayroon kang dalawang tainga at isang bibig — gamitin nang proporsyonal.

Ang Karunungan ng Katahimikan Mano nawa ay magsitahimik kayong lahat! At magiging inyong karunungan.! (Job 13: 5) "Ang mangmang ay nagsasalita ng lahat ng kanyang pag-iisip: nguni't ang taong pantas ay pinananatili ito hanggang sa pagkatapos." - ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:5, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fool For Christ

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 13, 2021

Examining what is foolish to Christians and the world

Preached: 7 March 2021 Readings: Exodus 20v1-17;1 Corinthians 1v18-25 Foolishness We all do foolish things sometimes, locking ourselves out of the house, getting scammed by poorly written email, loosing our wallet or purse, forgetting to take change to pay for parking. They’re annoying, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 2, 2023

The real fools are those who, being satisfied with their lives as they are, forget God, forget their neighbors, and forget their mortality.

What is wrong with this picture? Imagine that you are in the audience that long-ago day in Judea, listening to Jesus preach. There are thousands in the crowd, but you got there early. In fact, you waited all night to get a good seat. Jesus’ reputation has grown all over Palestine, and people have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025

How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

“The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Spirit Living Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Spirit Living

Galatians 6 v 1 - 10 Spirit Living The Faulty The Man - 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, The Method - ye which are spiritual, restore such an one The Manner - in the spirit of meekness; The Meekness - considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. The Faithful The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Procrastination

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 25, 2006

Demonstrates the follies of procrastination.

PROCRASTINATION SCRIPTURES RE PROCRASTINATION (Gen 19:1 NIV) The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. (Gen 19:2 NIV) "My lords," he said, "please turn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by David Parks on Apr 15, 2002

Evangelistic sermon on the folly of delay

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS TEXT: Exodus 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: I. BACKGROUND. A. Joseph’s family had gone into Egypt because of famine. B. Several hundred years had passed, the Pharaoh that knew Joseph was dead. C. A new dynasty had enslaved the Israelites. D. God sent the plague of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31, Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And They Rose Up To Play

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 13, 2013

EXPOSING THE FOLLY OF FALSE WORSHIP

THEY ROSE UP TO PLAY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES IDOL WORSHIP AS THE ISRAELITES TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND. INTERPRETATION: EXODUS 32:6 (NKJV) THEN THEY ROSE EARLY ON THE NEXT DAY, OFFERED BURNT OFFERINGS, AND BROUGHT PEACE OFFERINGS; AND THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:6

Denomination: Baptist