Sermons on Earthly Wisdom:

When God Protected Mr. Magoo: Listen To Wisdom - 1 Samuel 25:32-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 2, 2025

Ever wonder how God keeps you from falling into sin? This story from 1 Samuel 25 will amaze you!

Introduction – God’s protection from sin is the main point Main focus – God’s protection There was a question that came up last week after the sermon. Someone came to me and said, “Darrell, usually you strive to always point us to the glory of God in every sermon. But in this sermon you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-35

Know It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2019

God wants my neighbor (and me) to know all of the will of God and to know HIM.

1. You may remember the story of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and shook his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 2 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Life Is All About Timing

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 14, 2013

Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life "My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15.

The mystery of life is all about timing and it is the wisest counselor of all. “My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15. “Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life. “ “A person's days are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lawful Authority Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Days Should Speak!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be role models for our youth.

Days Should Speak Job 32:1-22 "Experience is the best teacher, but it has the highest cost." "I got my education from the school of hard knocks." "I’ve been around the block a time or two." "What? Do you think I was born yesterday?" "Sonny, in my ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

According To Jim - Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 6, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

According to Jim Pt. 5 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 5:1-6 1Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2Your ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 26, 2009

The Wise Men saw the Light, followed the Light, and found Jesus.

Text: “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem” (Matthew 2:1). Who were the wise men? Where were they from? How did they receive the message? Why did they come? What did they bring with them? The name or term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Cheap Talk And Free Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Words have power. And whether that power accomplishes good or evil depends on where it comes from, and what it is intended to do.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” You’ve all heard that saying, haven’t you? We’ve probably all used it, in fact - usually when a child comes home from school upset because someone called her a bad name. We do distinguish between words and actions. That is what ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Groaning Faith

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2006

This sermon is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Annie Pierre. It reminds every believer that at the end of his earthly pilgrimage, God will take him home.

In our text today, we are introduced to a man who’s unique-ness was unrivaled. He was not Moses, the lawgiver. He was not Elijah, the King of the prophets. He was not David, the most notorious of the Kings. He was not Abraham, the Father of the Jewish nation. He was not Nimrod, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

Filthy Clothes

Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007

God wants to give us a robe of righteousness and mitre of holiness upon our heads in place of our filthy clothes and earthly thinking.

Filthy Clothes By Pastor Jim May We are going to have a very special guest in our service next Sunday. I hope all of you will put on your best suit of clothes. This guest is very well-liked by many, and hated by some. He is extremely wealthy and is considering making a huge donation to our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 12, 2010

An encouraging Funeral message for my earthly brother age 57 in passing. Can be modified to fit any situation as true hope to the living.

A little girl lived near a cemetery, and often had to walk through it after dark. When someone asked her, “Aren’t you ever afraid?”, she answered, “Oh, no! My home is just on the other side.” The best way for me to begin this sermon today, is to ask the question; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father Named Joseph

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 29, 2007

If Jesus needed an earthly father, we do too.Evey child needs to experience the nearness of a Father, the nature of a Father, and the nurture of a Father.

A Father Named Joseph How many of you have ever heard a sermon on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Every Christmas we hear of Mary the mother of Jesus and perhaps Mary and Joseph around the stall in Bethlehem. But we tuck them away until next Christmas. We Protestants try not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed