Sermons on Deprived Of Wisdom:

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Problem Of Cultural Christianity

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Nov 22, 2001

Cultural Christianity, or "Hollow Christianity" is characterized by worthless worship, worthless words and worthless wisdom....

"The Problem of Cultural Christianity" Matt. 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1. What is Cultural Christianity? There are many possible answers. 2. As we go through the sermon this morning, You might arrive at your own answer. 3. I believe it is best summed up as "A religion of symbolic devotion". 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

In His wisdom God can, and will use ordinary and unlikely people to work in His kingdom.

Ordinary People Joshua 2 God has a way of working through very ordinary and unlikely people. Like the two spies, for instance. Who were they? Nobody knows. They remain anonymous. They were ordinary people and had nothing that set them apart from anyone else. The same was true of Rahab. There was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #1 What is the purpose of the fear of the Lord in the life of the believer?

What has brought the American culture to the place where we are today? Last week we touched on four philosophies or ways of thinking common among people today. These are not new ways of thinking; they have been around for a long time. We have just put our own spin on them as Americans. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 3, 2007

Proverbs is a tool for building wisdom in family and among friends. What a great book of choices!

Do any of you dads here feel like you should have a heart to heart talk with your sons or daughters? (Raise your hands). I wonder how many of us dads here today feel very confident in this area. How many dads would like a good tool to help with this? Many men are just not big on deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Emptyness Of Life Without God

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Four reason’s from Solomon’s wisdom that life without God is empty

TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. FRENCH: La vanité de vanités, saith le Prédicateur, la vanité de vanités; tout est la vanité. SPANISH: La vanidad de vanidades, saith el Predicador, la vanidad de vanidades; todo es la vanidad. INTRO: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Fifth in a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This dealing with His wisdom and sound counsel.

“Chosen Children of a Perfect Father” (The Fatherhood of God) Part 5 Review I. The Likeness Factor II. Unconditional love and acceptance factor God’s love chose us. God’s love drew us into His family. God’s love removed all the obstacles to intimate relationship. God’s love supernaturally ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Apostles' Creed: Recognizing The Maker Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Belief in God as Creator gives life meaning, gives wisdom, and sustains human flourishing.

APOSTLES’ CREED: Recognizing the Creator The Apostles’ Creed begins simply and boldly: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.” Our God is the Creator of the universe, and more importantly, he is the Creator of us. He says in Isaiah 45:12, “It is I who made the earth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Psalm 19:1-11, Genesis 1:1-2, Ephesians 1:4-10, Romans 1:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fullness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

A right fullness of the Holy Spirit leads others to Wonder, Understanding, Wisdom, Faith, Power

Acts 2:4 (AV) 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, ….. WEARE TOLD that "Nature abhors a vacuum." Aristotle (ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 384-322BC) first suggested that "nature abhors a vacuum" to explain why water pumps worked Apparent-. therefore, the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Turn The Power On"

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Holy Spirit is real and He gives us life and wisdom and is available to all people.

Feb. 6, 2011 1 Cor. 2:1-16 C & Z “Turn the Power On!” There are a lot of things of this world that are just hard to explain. We talked about light a couple of weeks ago. How do you describe light? It isn’t that easy. Or we could ask about air or sky or water or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 15, 2026

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

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

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

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Topics: Thanksgiving

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 31, 2024

Isaiah shares the greatness of God, the wrath of God, the Power and wisdom of God, and the mercy of God.

The Mercy of God Isaiah 40:21-31 1. Isaiah begins the text by claiming the greatness of God. • It appears someone or some folks doubt the greatness of God • Have you not known? Have you not heard? Isaiah can’t believe that anyone could doubt the greatness of God when they see the glory of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

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

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Matthew 5:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal