Sermons on Fleshly Wisdom:

Choose Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure.

Choose Godly Wisdom Proverbs 1:10-33 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure. I. Flee the enticement of self-gratifying folly. A. Folly’s perverse proposition (1:10-12). 1. An enticement to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-33

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom And Power Is Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Power and Wisdom of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST the Wisdom and Power of GOD? Yes. 1 Corinthians 1:24 (Amplified Bible) But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In A Season Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2017

Wisdom sounds like a wonderful thing to have. Broadly speaking, there are two types of wisdom that we all experience in our daily lives, worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. May God help us to have Godly wisdom in every season of life.

Living in a Season of Wisdom We are continuing in our series on discovering our destiny and our focus this month is on knowing what season we are in. The natural seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn; there are also spiritual seasons in our lives. Our focus today has been on Autumn and a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, James 3:13-18, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, Revelation 5:12, Matthew 13:54, Luke 21:15, Luke 2:52, Luke 2:40, Mark 6:2, Luke 11:31, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Proverbs 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2017

If you want to demonstrate true wisdom in times of trial, don't boast; just behave with genuine humility.

Jean Crist, of Niagara Falls, New York, talks about a man in her town named Neal. He is a kind and loveable character that many consider to be quite simple minded. So, time after time, people in her town come up to him and offer him his choice of a dime or a nickel. He always takes the larger ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wisdom Over Wickedness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 8

WISDOM OVER WICKEDNESS (ECCLESIASTES 8) Who is a wise man, according to the Talmud? He who learns of all men. The Talmud A wise man is a greater asset to a nation than a king. [Maimonides] Do not be wise in words alone, but also in deeds. [Talmud] Everyone whose deeds are more than his wisdom, his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Promises...wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015

God promises wisdom when we are seeking Him for answers.

God Promises… Wisdom James 1:5 Introduction- Last week we started a series called God’s Promises. We looked at God’s faithfulness and then our faithfulness back to Him. God promises to be faithful, you can take that to the bank. He promises that you can trust Him to do the ...read more

Scripture: James 10:5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matt 2:1-12 The Wisdom of the Wise Men 1. The Wisdom (Wonder) of their Search 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Wisdom Is At Hand

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 21, 2017

We simply cannot go it alone! We need God and we need His Wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is ours for the asking.

Spiritual Wisdom is At Hand Ephesians 1:15-23 I ask you to actually see the vision of my words in your mind’s eye. Our Father in heaven lays before us opportunity after opportunity to gain in spiritual growth and draw closer to Him. In our New Testament reading today, we read Paul’s prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

A Wisdom-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023

Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Solomon Chooses Wisdom.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Ask what I shall give thee. 1 Kings 3:5.

SOLOMON CHOOSES WISDOM. 1 Kings 3:5-12. Solomon started well: ‘he loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father’ (cf. 1 Kings 3:3a). Yet there is a warning signal, which would become a motif throughout the books of Kings: ‘only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon Lives With Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 16, 2023

Joshua promised the Israelites this land would be a place flowing with milk and honey. Solomon sees this promise come to pass.

1st Kings 4 Solomon Lives with Wisdom Joshua promised the Israelites this land would be a place flowing with milk and honey. Solomon sees this promise come to pass. In many ways, Solomon is the new Adam. He’s ruling over the earth, seeing Eden restored. 1 Kings 4:29-34 NIV God gave Solomon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34, Ecclesiastes 9:13-17, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Speak Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023

Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

James tells us exactly where wisdom comes from: God. Knowing that God is the ultimate source of all wisdom, we must trust in Him more than we trust in ourselves.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. [James 1:5, ESV] I apologize in advance for being such a Bible geek, but I want to understand what the word “wisdom” means in this context. In the Greek, the word for wisdom is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

The Principles And Promises Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 6, 2024

In this sermon, we explore the many promised benefits that come from having and following the wisdom of God. Two primary principles of God's wisdom are: trust God rather than yourself and guard your heart.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Last week, we talked about being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6-19, Proverbs 3:1-7, Proverbs 3:21-26, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ