Sermons on fleshly wisdom:

Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 25, 2012

These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

(This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 10, 2010

The Test of Wisdom (James 3:13) 1) Earthly Wisdom (James 3:14-16) 2) Godly Wisdom (James 3:17-18)

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins by affirming that "Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." This week’s minor controversy about God’s presence in the preamble--was set off, indirectly, by a Quebec ruling upholding a Catholic high ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Other

Cultivating Our Spiritual Passions Crucifying Our Fleshly Passions Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of what it means to live by the power and enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cultivating our Spiritual Passions -- Crucifying our fleshly passions” I Corinthians 2:6-3:4 Every one of us has witnessed the war between two opposite views. Lies, brainwashing, fear, intimidation, bribery, power and control are a way of life. We find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.

James: Practical Faith  James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2010

1) The Preeminence of God’s Wisdom 2) The Permanence of God’s Wisdom 3) The Power of God’s Wisdom 4) The Paradox of God’s Wisdom & 5) The Purpose of God’s Wisdom

Stephen Hawking, the world’s most famous scientist, was welcomed last Sunday to a new research position in Waterloo by the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. "You could say he is drawing a picture of god," said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty in his introduction of Prof. Hawking. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wisdom Verses Human Wisdom

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 21, 2013

HUMAN WIDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR

GOD’S WISDOM VERSES HUMAN WISDOM OBSERVATION: HUMAN WISDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR. INTERPRETATION: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:19-20 (NKJV) FOR THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD IS FOOLISHNESS WITH GOD. FOR IT IS WRITTEN, HE CATCHES THE WISE IN THEIR OWN CRAFTINESS: AND AGAIN, THE LORD KNOWS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Apostles And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2018

Some of the combative people in Corinth, who had formed factions, seem to have made more of them than was appropriate, placing them on a pedestal as if they were lords of their faith, and authors of their religion.

September 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7: Apostles and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.5-3.17 1 Cor 3:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Samson - God Empowers Even The Rebellious Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Last message (17) in our Judges Series. This message focuses on the life of Samson.

Judges Series #18 - Samson God Empowers the Rebellious Introduction Today we conclude our journey through Judges with the final judge and cycle. Three common principles repeat throughout the book. Sin and failure to serve God alone brings bondage and discipline. God restores / delivers the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Choose Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002

Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2001

Much of God’s wisdom can be found in the book of Proverbs. Two subjects covered are: 1- Hard work 2- Drinking and drunkenness.

PROVERBIAL WISDOM INTRO.- Proverbial wisdom. I want to share some of God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs, but first let me share some good quips and quotes or words of wisdom from man. - It’s all right to be dumb, but it’s stupid to make a career out of it. - Ignorance is not the problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Is The Intermediary.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8: 22-31 June 10th, 2001 Title: “Wisdom is the intermediary.”

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8: 22-31 June 10th, 2001 Title: “Wisdom is the intermediary.” If Genesis 1-4 contains two “creation narratives, Proverbs 8: 22-31 contains a pre-creation narrative. It sings the praises of Wisdom by answering ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran