Sermons on Foolish And Senseless:

How To Worship God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 2, 2022

I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord.

I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord. Why did you come to church today? Be honest. 1. Mom, a few hours of escape. 2. Dad, to please the wife. Please the preacher. 3. Kids, parents made me do it. Now adays it seems people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Fool

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Showing from scripture some characteristics of a fool

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27:22 "Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him."  BRAY:  To pound or beat or grind small FOOL:  one who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding. MORTAR:  A vessel of wood or ...read more

What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Foundation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

This message explores the parable of the wise man and the foolish man.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Good Foundation” Matt 7:15-29 Review of Parable series Jesus told parables or made up stories in order to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enemy Of God - Proud Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Third in our series on the spiritual states of mankind apart from God. This portion deals with being an enemy of god through pridefulness.

21 States of Man without God (Third in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at further states of our condition of life apart from God. So far, we have gone thru an alphabetical list of states of man without God, and we find ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2022

Jesus calls us to be the salt - the preservative - of the earth. He warns us against losing our sense of mission. Or, considering the Greek, perhaps he is warning us against being pushed off course. But either way, his message is: stick with it.

Today, after a bit of a break, we’re returning to Jesus’ longest recorded sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. Can you remember how Jesus starts his sermon? What was his first WORD? Jesus’ first word is ‘blessed’. ‘Blessed’ means happy or fortunate. Jesus wants us to be blessed. He is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Shadow Of Darkness

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 19, 2020

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness.

When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness. People walking this leg of the journey are witnesses to the fact that “People's desires make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Ecclesiastes 7:17

Denomination: Other

Be Like Amos Or One Of Gideon’s 300

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018

God uses small things and people to do great things.

1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

When Pharaoh was plagued with the frogs, he cried out to Moses that he had had enough. Moses asked him when did he want God to remove them. Pharaoh said, "Tomorrow." He had to have one more night with the frogs. Why is sin so hard to let go of?

God’s people had been in bondage and oppression for many years. God’s desire was to deliver them just as it is God’s desire to see everyone delivered who are in the bondage of sin and oppression. Therefore, God sent Moses and Aaron to pharaoh with the message to let his people go. Exodus 4:22-23. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Pogs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2025

God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars. - Elbert Hubbard

If you have ever served in the military, you have heard the term POG (pronounced pogue). It means Persons Other than Grunt or noncombatants. Grunts being the ones in the firefight. POGs are often behind the lines a good ways such as medical, financial, personnel, logistics and such personnel. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6:1-6 "The Tragedy Of Foolish Assumptions" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 6:1-6 "The Tragedy of Foolish Assumptions" Illustrative: Hunter w/ amazing Bird Dog –from Chuck Swindoll book. "What-can't your dog swim?" Mark 6:1-6 (v.1) • "Country" (hometown) disciples followed Him (v. 2) • teaching in the synagogue- would have been muted by the ruler ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fret Warrior

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

Man’s anger is foolishness

Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19, Proverbs 19:11 Sermon Idea: Man’s anger is foolishness. Sermon Type: Topical Sermon Introduction: As I was finishing my scripture study for this particular sermon a pop-up window came up on the bottom right corner of my laptop screen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Fools

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2008

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18- 2:5 about the foolishness of the cross, the foolishness of preachers, the foolishness of the church and the foolishness of the world. Michael Card’s song God’s Own Fool is basic theme- http://www.tsrocks.com/m/michael_card

Sermon for 1/27/2008 Introduction: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father And Your Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 3, 2013

Jesus teaches us to address God as OUR Father. This is a matter of Identity; Relationship; and Personal Touch

1. The Growth of Dads Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man learned in 7 years." The same idea comes across as we look at God. The longer we are in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Valleys In Life Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 30, 2020

This COVID-19 categorized everyone as untouchable. There is a fear of death and fear of disease. In this context, the LORD would like to prompt all those who are viewing this sermon, “HE IS WITH ME”, Jehovah Shammah.

THOU ART WITH ME - Psalm 23:4 Illustration: An aeroplane was going through very rough weather and great turbulence. The Airhostess instructed all the passengers to be careful and fasten their seat belts. The turbulence increased, the plane was going up and down people were shouting and crying. A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 84:6, Joel 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist