Sermons on Folly:

"I Hate Life" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Searching for the answer to the age old question, "Is life worth living?"

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebellious Rascal Repents And Is Restored

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 11, 2018

A Study of the Prodigal Son

“A Rebellious Rascal Repents and Is Restored” Luke 15:11-24 David P. Nolte I am speaking today of a fellow who went into a foreign country, lived foolishly and after suffering much privation repented and came home to a welcome But for this moment, I want to commend those who, apart from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need Divine Wisdom

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2018

A sermon that highlights the rich benefits of divine wisdom.

Text: Daniel 2:1-49 Proverbs 4:7-8 tells us that wisdom is supreme, wisdom is the principal thing and we should do everything possible to get wisdom. To say that wisdom is the principal thing, it means that wisdom is first in order of importance of things to have. Wisdom should top our list of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

David As A Fugitive Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2019

First Samuel 21:1-15 shows the foolishness of a believer gripped by fear.

Scripture God rejected Saul as king over Israel because of his disobedience, and chose David instead, although he was not immediately coronated. Because of David’s growing popularity with the people, Saul became extremely jealous of David, and tried to kill him. Eventually, Saul’s son Jonathan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ang Karunungan Ng Katahimikan

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020

Aalamin sa atin ng karunungan ang oras na maging tahimik at kung kailan magsalita. Kung wala kang mabuting, totoo o kapaki-pakinabang na sabihin, mas mahusay na tumahimik at walang sasabihin. Mayroon kang dalawang tainga at isang bibig — gamitin nang proporsyonal.

Ang Karunungan ng Katahimikan Mano nawa ay magsitahimik kayong lahat! At magiging inyong karunungan.! (Job 13: 5) "Ang mangmang ay nagsasalita ng lahat ng kanyang pag-iisip: nguni't ang taong pantas ay pinananatili ito hanggang sa pagkatapos." - ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:5, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fool And Mischief. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 16, 2021

When you grow up in Christ you get a sense of satisfaction from doing His will. You no longer take pleasure in the foolish things you once did, but you rather focus your time, talents, and treasure on things of eternal significance.

“A fool and mischief. Proverbs 10:23-32 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. Prov.10:23 “The term ‘living wisely’ is relative. Some may think they are living wisely, even though we might disagree.” That’s true, so to be clear, the wisdom Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolishness Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #4. The contrast between man's wisdom and God's wisdom is never more evident than at Calvary.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the beginning of Paul’s correcting words to the church at Corinth. -He is laying a foundation for what is necessary to have a strong church. -Paul told the church that it is critical that they be unified. -That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 27, 2021

The advice that is given in the Book of Proverbs transcends all dispensations. Whether one lives in Old Testament or New Testament times, old Jerusalem or new Jerusalem, its truths are still true. It is a good book for anyone.

Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:7 The Book of Proverbs is one of the books classified as the poetry of Scripture. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon all belong in the same package because they are written as Hebrew poetry. Solomon, the son of David, is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fool For Christ

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 13, 2021

Examining what is foolish to Christians and the world

Preached: 7 March 2021 Readings: Exodus 20v1-17;1 Corinthians 1v18-25 Foolishness We all do foolish things sometimes, locking ourselves out of the house, getting scammed by poorly written email, loosing our wallet or purse, forgetting to take change to pay for parking. They’re annoying, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 2, 2023

The real fools are those who, being satisfied with their lives as they are, forget God, forget their neighbors, and forget their mortality.

What is wrong with this picture? Imagine that you are in the audience that long-ago day in Judea, listening to Jesus preach. There are thousands in the crowd, but you got there early. In fact, you waited all night to get a good seat. Jesus’ reputation has grown all over Palestine, and people have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom For Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2022

I overcome peer pressure by living to please God instead of living to please people .

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Living Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Spirit Living

Galatians 6 v 1 - 10 Spirit Living The Faulty The Man - 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, The Method - ye which are spiritual, restore such an one The Manner - in the spirit of meekness; The Meekness - considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. The Faithful The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025

How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

“The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational