Sermons on Earthly Wisdom:

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002

Paul declares, "The Jews stumble over the cross. And the Greeks think it is foolishness. But others see in it the power & wisdom of God." And there are still those 3 kinds of people in the world today.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This is an update and a revision of a message that I preached back in 1994.) ILL. There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 13:51 - Understand?! - Part 19 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2011

Is it "WHAT you know or WHO you know"? Or is it that "what you know helps you know He who knows you better than you know yourself". UNDERSTANDING = PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ABOUT CHRIST.

Matthew 13:51 - UNDERSTAND?! - Part 19 Why is He asking me this question? Yes, I understand! Well, not everything but I get most of what He is trying to tell me! Actually I miss quite a lot of what He is saying. OK, OK. I admit it. At times I so don't get it. My teacher in primary school slammed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs: The Power Of Your Words Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 15, 2011

Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. That tells us that our words are powerful, and we need to use that power wisely.

PROVERBS #3: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • In May we are going on a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. THE BIG IDEA: Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. ...read more

Denomination: *other

God Is Wise Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well as taking care of all the needs of His people. God is a tender yet strong and very patient Shepherd. Jehovah Rohi is also known as Jehovah Rahah. Jesu

April 27th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Five — Jehovah Rohi Sermon: God is wise enough for me Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6 Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

No amount of perfection can secure our place in heaven, because we all fall short of the glory of God. But Jesus, the only perfect One, stands before us to show us the way, the truth and the life.

Mrs. Fisher was recovering from surgery and received a card from the fourth grade class: “Dear Mrs. Fisher, your fourth grade class wishes you a speedy recovery, by a vote of 15 to 14!” Mark Twain said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Open The Eyes Of My Heart Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to obtain and maintain wisdom.

TITLE: OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART TEXT: PRO. 3:1-7 Prov 3:1-7(KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning How To Live Wisely Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 23, 2011

Wisdom Psalms give concrete examples of how God wants us to live our life. If you live a certain way then this and this will happen. If you live a different way then something else will happen instead. Wisdom Psalms explain the consequences.

Learning How To Live Wisely Psalm 119:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading As we continue our series of sermons which focus on the Psalms we are going to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To A Good Life Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Place In The Order Of Worship

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

Know your place in the body of Christ

INTRO: A job well done is to be celebrated and certainly Nehemiah along with God’s people were primed for worship after the rebuilding of the walls. God’s hand was upon Nehemiah as he sought to move God’s people forward in obedience. However, Nehemiah still had much work to do in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found Proverbs

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

This collection of 137 proverbs was spoken by Solomon and most likely copied into a collection during the reign of Judah’s king, Hezekiah. These proverbs were added to the collection of Proverbs. King Hezekiah tried to bring revival to Judah, he elevated

Lost and Found Proverbs Proverbs 25:1-28 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 26, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 2:1-5

Text: 1 Cor 2:1-5, Title: Foolish Message, Fools Called, Fools Sent, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/25/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The modern university education teaching/respect model, “The power that is in the Gospel does not lie in the eloquence of the preacher, otherwise men would be the converters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014

A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Words And Wise Men

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 18, 2013

THE TONGUE FULL OF GOD'S WORD IS POWERFUL.

WISE WORDS AND WISE MEN OBSERVATION: THE PREACHER (PROBABLY SOLOMON) EXPOUNDS ON THE MERITS OF THE TEACHINGS OF ONE SHEPHERD. THIS APPLIES TO THE SHEPHERD OF OUR SOULS, JESUS CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 12: 11 (NKJV) THE WORDS OF THE WISE ARE LIKE GOADS, AND THE WORDS OF SCHOLARS ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021

Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ