Sermons on Fleshly Wisdom:

Earthly Things

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2012

Drop the bottle and dig into some meat.

John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? KJV I am convinced that the reason we do not see much of God's power in the Church today is because we cannot figure out earthly things. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 2:7-10, 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Gives Life The Flesh Profits Nothing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2003

The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things. Replace fleshly efforts with the empowering, enabling and energizing power of the Spirit overflowing from within your heart.

The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things.(2 Cor. 3:6) "It is He who has qualified us making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant (of salvation through Christ) not ministers of the letter (of legally written code) but of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slippery Slopes, Dried Up Hands...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2010

If I ever wrote a lesson that needs to be studied this is it... let us consider Jeroboam and his moving the church to Dan and to Bethel for fleshly reasons... BEWARE! BEWARE!

SLIPPERY SLOPES, A DRIED UP HAND AND STILL REFUSES TO LEARN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Tim. 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:4-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Grace and Peace to you II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when GOD gives, it's a package deal. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peac

I. EXORDIUM: Grace and Peace to you II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when GOD gives, it's a package deal. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

My People Are Destroyed For Lack Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the importance of knowledge and understanding.

The phrase "my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6) resonates throughout the ages, serving as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of ignorance. In the Bible, we see numerous instances where a lack of understanding and knowledge leads to chaos, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

"The Spirit's Wisdom" 1 Cor. 2 Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008

The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person’s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed.

"The Spirit’s Wisdom" Summary of the series on Corinthians and of chapter 1 Thesis: The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person¡¦s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed. Scripture Text: 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001

An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Light From The Star . . . Learning Wisdom From The Wisemen

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

Christian symbols are important at Christmas.

LEARNING LIGHT FROM THE STAR… LEARNING WISDOM FROM THE WISEMEN BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT Christmas is filled with symbols. The Christmas symbols of the world are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, presents, roasted turkey, cranberries, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Go That Way, 2016 Go For It And Follow Wisdom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2016

Andy Stanley once noted: “Many people are what you might call directionally challenged; They don’t know where they’re going, They haven’t a goal, They just wander thru life expecting that everything will turn out all right.”

Don’t Go That Way, 2016 Go For It and Follow Wisdom Proverbs 7:1-27NLT On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played UCLA in the Rose Bowl. In that game a young man named Roy Riegels recovered a fumble for UCLA. Picking up the loose ball, and he ran 65 yards toward the goal line. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Matters Most Sermon Iii: Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by true Christians in seeking to know and do God's Will wisely not foolishly.

WISDOM FROM HUMAN SOURCES MATTERS FOR NAUGHT RELATIVE TO WISDOM FROM GOD Solomon presented himself as Exhibit A – the “devil’s advocate” - to help those searching for meaning in life to contrast the emptiness of life apart from God versus the fulfillment of life lived with and ...read more