Sermons on Deprived Of Wisdom:

Wise And Foolish Virgins (Christians)

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 4, 2011

Our primary duty as Christians is to persevere diligently in the faith, despite mixed motivations, temptations to procrastinate, to fail to prioritize, or to wisely interpret daily invents in terms of the permanent rather than the temporary.

Wise and Foolish Virgins/Christians In Wisdom 6: 12-16 it tells us that wisdom is of such great importance,it ultimately determines our destiny.And we know that the beginning of wisdom is fear of, or obedience to and respect for the Lord God. We know also that Jesus is the Word and Wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012

Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God sends Jesus to bring light to a world darkened by sin.

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined." Not many of us today have any real concept of darkness. We probably think of it as dark right now, but in fact we live in a world where even in the dead of night light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Identify Spiritual Seasons

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Just as weather knows seasons, so we need to wisely identify we have spiritual seasons? Where are you today?

SEASONS --- Spiritual Seasons By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT ARE A SEASONS? WE MUST LEARN TO DISCERN THE SEASONS? The Hebrews knew about seasons and times... The SEVENTH DAY... worship The SIX ANNUAL FEAST The DAY OF ATONEMENT... The high priest enters the Holy of Holies for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Waste Your Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2014

Since our time on earth is limited, let's make the most of the time we have left.

Don’t Waste Your Year Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill January 4-5, 2014 In November a man in Janesville, Wisconsin purchased ad space on a highway billboard and put up these words: “Enjoy life now: There is no afterlife.” In December, after this sign came down, two area ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Resources For Testing Times Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009

Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

They Loosed It

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 2, 2013

To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you free? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:4 (Amplified Bible) 11:4 So they went away and found a colt tied at the door out in the [winding] open street, and they loosed it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To Online School

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 15, 2020

Grow in favor with man and relationships through God’s love, which He gave you. Let us grow in wisdom, and stature, and favor with God and man this year.

Back to Online School “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men”. - Luke 2:52 Dear parents and kids: This is the first time in our life where our school children will be going to school online, and it is completely different. Our church children are planning to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubt Part-Two Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 30, 2019

We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists us to make rational judgments as to a matter or circumstance.

Last week we began our study on doubt. We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, a part of our daily life, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23, James 1:5-8, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Directions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 23, 2019

We think of the new year as a new direction for our lives. God offers us new directions every day.

1. The Bible has a great deal to say about “New” • New Covenant • New Heart • New Life • New Way • New Creation, to name a few 2. We tend to view the New Year as our big opportunity to restart. It can be true but actually each day is a new beginning. It really is the “first day of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure & The Loving Guard

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019

A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Paul's Prayer Model Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on May 31, 2018

Paul prayed some powerful prayers that we may pray as well for our church, family, nation etc.

The Model Prayer of Paul The Apostle Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 05-31-2018 Sermon Outline Introduction: The importance of prayer can be illustrated in the following story as told by DL Moody, a man greatly used of God: The Praying Cripple. ‘I once knew a little cripple who lay upon her death-bed. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anatomy Of A Fool

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2018

Everyone has played the fool. How does one become wise?

Anatomy of a Fool Psalm 14:1-7 Psalm 14 is one of two Psalms which begin with the words: “The fool has said in his heart: ‘There is no God.” The two very similar psalms each describe the characteristics of a fool. The Bible says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The contrast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abigail - One Wise Woman

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 1, 2018

Have you ever found yourself caught in the middle of a really difficult situation? You didn’t ask to be there, but there you are stuck in the middle. How will you handle it? Pray for wisdom! That's what we see in Abigail.

Abigail – Anyone know someone named Abigail or Abby/ie? Guessing that you probably do. That is a name that has remained relatively popular throughout the years – even reaching the 6th most popular baby’s name in the year 2006. Yes, there are quite a few Abigail’s or Abby’s around. But I wonder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Crying Out To God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 1, 2017

We need to cry to God to help us to be better Christians.

CRYING OUT TO GOD 1st Kings 3: 7 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist