Sermons on Earthly Wisdom:

The Way Out Of The Hole We're In Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 29, 2020

Here we are healed of sin, nourished with the Eucharist, anointed for service and mission, and ultimately commended into the hands of the Father when we finish our earthly journey.

Tuesday of the First Week in Lent 2020 The Way Out of the Hole We’re In As we continue in this first week our Lenten journey, our informal pre-Easter retreat, it’s good to consider just where we are, or would be, without Jesus Christ and His Church. We start out our life in a kind of hole, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4-19, Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Have The Living Hope

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 16, 2023

While many settle on the earthly hope that could bring disappointment, let us value more the extraordinary hope -- the living hope -- until it is fully realized.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2024

We are swiftly coming to the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. In typical fashion, Mark is brief, but informative. We are entering into the last events of the earthly life of Jesus.

REMEMBER Mark 14:12-25 Introduction Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, and today Remember. Mark 14:12-25, ESV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #16 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024

We enter the phase of the earthly punishment and judgment of unrighteousness and unrighteous mankind. The final punishments on earth for unrighteous mankind, has begun. Rev. 16:1.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21, Revelation 15:2, Revelation 14:8, Revelation 6:9-10, Revelation 20:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glorious Church , Holy And Without Blemish

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 3, 2021

A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY B). ETERNAL REWARD OR EARTHLY REWARD C). GOD'S GRACE OR GOD'S JUDGEMENT

A GLORIOUS CHURCH , HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH OUTLINE A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY B). ETERNAL REWARD OR EARTHLY REWARD C). GOD'S GRACE OR GOD'S JUDGEMENT THE MESSAGE A GLORIOUS CHURCH , HOLY AND WITHOUT BLEMISH A). TRUE MINISTRY OR FAKE MINISTRY 1. EPHESIANS 5:25-27 - The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen - What A Waste? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Although Stephen’s life seems to be wasted from an earthly perspective at least, his martyrdom has long term ramifications for the growth of the church. From this point on the gospel begins to spread.

You’ll gather from the title of this sermon that one question that arises from this passage is, why did God let all this happen? Why allow someone as gifted as Stephen to be wasted like that? I guess it’s the sort of question that we often ask when something like this happens. We asked it 15 years ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Shine For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2017

How can we shine for Jesus? 1. Seek to be full of faith (vs. 7-8). 2. Seek to have words of wisdom (vs. 9-11). 3. Seek faithfulness over fairness (vs. 12-14). 4. Seek a radiant relationship with Jesus Christ (vs. 15).

Shine for Jesus! Acts 6:7-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Matt Redman is one of the best-known writers of Christian music today. Shortly after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001, Matt and his wife Beth co-wrote a worship song called Blessed Be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Always Trust In The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. Trust Jesus with elusive things (vs. 9-11). 2. Trust Jesus with earthly things (vs. 12). 3. Trust Jesus with eternal things (vs. 12-15).

We Can Always Trust in the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:9-15 (Reading vs. 1-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 25, 2016 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 9-15. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Experience Pleasures Forevermore! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 17, 2021

A study of the 16th Psalm will uncover for us the biblical basis and blueprint for us to experience the promise of ‘‘pleasures forevermore” right here and right now, regardless of our earthly circumstances!

I’m going to start this message stating the obvious, in a very emphatic manner, and I’m doing it this way because I believe that in essence I’m engaging in spiritual warfare this morning. I’m taking out the sword of the spirit as it were, to combat what our the enemy is promoting in people’s live. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

The Surpassing Greatness Of God During Our Stormy Days (Acts 27)

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 10, 2020

 God’s favour surpasses all boundaries  God’s wisdom surpasses the wisdom of the world  God’s timing surpasses human comprehension  God’s purpose for our lives surpasses our imagination

A Study on Acts 27 It is a familiar chapter that talks about the shipwreck of Paul. As we know, Paul undertook three missionary journeys in his lifetime. After Paul had returned to Jerusalem from his third missionary journey he was arrested and had to face charges before the Roman authorities. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wise Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the wisdom and essential role of women in building God-centered families, as highlighted in Proverbs 14:1, and how each of us can acquire and live out this wisdom in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of Proverbs 14:1 to explore the wisdom and essential role of women in our God-centered families. This isn't just about recognizing the value of women but also about understanding how each of us can acquire and live out wisdom in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Topics: Wise Woman, Edify House

The God Who Gives - James 1:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2021

Why are there so many times when we pray for wisdom and then end up making unwise choices?

Introduction Review I hope these last few weeks that we have spent together in James 1 have been as helpful to you as they have for me. God has really spoken to me in some powerful ways through this text. I was gone last week so I’ll just refresh your memory a bit. When you face hardship in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Your Strength In God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 1, 2025

Asaph was a man who struggled with doubts when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. Yet, through his struggle, he reached a place of profound trust in God alone

Go! And Find Your Strength in God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Introduction: Today we gather to reflect on a powerful declaration of trust and faith in God, found in Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT): "Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 10:9, John 15:5, Revelation 22:20-21, Romans 8:28, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022

Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible