Sermons on Eternal Wisdom:

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

Wisdom is practical application of knowledge...and this is how God gives it to us.

WWJBD? Part 1 How To Get Wisdom James 1:5-8 We all lived through the era of WWJD. What Would Jesus Do was imprinted on just about everything that can possibly hold a print. I refuse to be negative about it. It seems I’m in the minority with that as I searched WWJD on Google this week, 98% of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Marred By Obsession Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2006

Should we do as much as we can as well as we can for as long as we can? Should we seek to reach our full potential? Or, instead, should we be thinking of the long term consequences of what we do?

Wisdom Marred by Obsession (I Kings 4) Reception Grade (how it went over: interest, compliments, etc.): A Intro 1. Once the Devil was walking along with one of his cohorts. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. "What did he find?" asked the cohort. "A piece of the truth," the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Wisdom Is Magnificent Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006

The dream of Nebuchadnezzar and its consequents just reveal the magnificent wisdom of God.

Theme: GOD’S MAGNIFICENT WISDOM Text: Daniel 2 Intro. a. In our last message, we learned about personal responsibility. Though God will ultimately fulfill His purposes and plans despite or even through our shortcomings, He still holds us accountable of our decisions and actions. The truth that God ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom = Being In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

Living and Being in Christ means living in Wisdom

John 6:51-58 Wisdom = Being In Christ   There e is a verse from the first lesson and a verse from,the gospel lesson which will be the focus of our attention this morning, from the first lesson: "Leave simpleness and live, and in the way of insight " And from the gospel "Jesus said "I am the living ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom Vs Strength

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The Word of Wisdom is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit of God, concerning the divine purpose in the mind and will of God. It is the God-given ability to receive, from the Holy Spirit, a revelation of what to do about a particular situation, once you

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001

There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From An Ant

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction "Advice" - Famous man once said, "Old people love to give good advice because it saves them the trouble of being a good example.

I. Introduction "Advice" - Famous man once said, "Old people love to give good advice because it saves them the trouble of being a good example. "Only 10 minutes to speak" - French surgeon was once quoted as having said, "If I was given only 10 minutes in which to complete an operation, I’d first ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Wisdom is the ability to apply the Truth of scripture to our daily lives.

Finding True Wisdom James 3:13-18 November 5, 2006 Evening Service Introduction 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2008

I. The Definition of Godly Wisdom. II. Godly Wisdom Is Different Than Earthly Wisdom. III. How Godly Wisdom Works In Relationships.

Living In Godly Wisdom Every day we have contact with many different kinds of people. Some are inspiring – others are irritating. Some are fascinating – others are frustrating. Some are delightful – others are dreadful. The fact is – many of the problems we have in life are because of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom For Successful Living Series

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008

Disciplines which contribute to Godly success.

Wisdom for Successful Living Jeremiah 35 The Rechabites were descendents of Moses father-in-law Jethro. They were God-fearing people with a strong testimony in Israel. As we saw last week, the newly anointed king Jehu chose Jonadab the son of Rechab to ride with him in his chariot as he cleaned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Wisdom Please Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James reminds us that wisdom is ours for the asking

You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t sleep together. 2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out, but you stay ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Wisdom And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shares how the Word of God is the source of all wisdom

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26