Sermons on foolish hearts were darkened:

Foolishness Of Samson Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2020

We Christians today are to be encouraged by those who went before us in their faith and growing faith in God, throw off sin and whatever holds us back with our faith, persevere in faith and live out the life God called you to live, and always, always, see and listen to Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Judges and let us quickly revisit Chapter 13…. How were Samson’s parents supposed to raise Samson to be?? Judges 13: Samson was to be raised to be a Nazirite! (Numbers 6… to be set apart for God) Now before reading Judges 14, look with me Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wise Or Foolish?

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 13, 2014

A lesson on true wisdom and knowledge for graduating seniors.

1. Burger King April Fool's Joke On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Christians

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foolishness Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 18, 2022

To repair your broken relationship(s), remember what you were before you came to know Christ and realize who you are in Christ.

The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 33 miles north of Boston, is the oldest independent boarding school in the United States. Samuel Moody founded the school in 1763, which includes Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Booker T. Washington Jr. as part of its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stumbling And Foolishness

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008

Some stumble over the abundant life Jesus offer, other simply think it is foolishness

Sermon on Corinthians 1:10-25 January 27th 2008 I have no clue where this message came from. But I do want you lock in your minds this particular verse of the Bible—John 10:10 because you are going to hear me refer back to this short passage quite often. Why? Because this is Gloria Dei’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Foolish Burdens

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 26, 2011

Legalism leads to ineffective servants. Too many people quit "going to church" or even quit following God because they didn’t live up to the standards imposed, not by God, but by His people.

Foolish Burdens April 24, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Legalism leads to ineffective servants. Focus Passage: I Samuel 14:24-30, 36-46 Supplemental Passage: saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-46

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Vows Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2014

Ruth proclaims her loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Her words at first appear foolish. She is not doing what is normal. Yet her loyalty honors God and God moves powerfully as a result of Ruth’s proclamation.

Ruth 1:1-22 “Foolish Vows” INTRODUCTION Coping is an everyday experience and we all have various means of coping. We might call a friend and vent, or go for a long walk. Chocolate is sometimes an effective coping mechanism, as is taking a short break to pursue our favorite hobby. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foolish Farmer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining the mistakes we make when we become self-centered.

THE FOOLISH FARMER Luke 12;20 INTRO: We all know the story of the foolish farmer, but sometimes we forget the real meaning of the story. Just what did the foolish farmer really do when he considered only himself? I. WHILE THINKING OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Foolishness Of Occultism

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you are a part of astrology, fortune telling and spiritist/enchantment. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya and/or Villa Luisa Homes 1 III. OBJECTIVES: To display foolishness of occult. IV. TEXT:

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you are a part of astrology, fortune telling and spiritist/enchantment. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya and/or Villa Luisa Homes 1 III. OBJECTIVES: To display foolishness of occult. IV. TEXT: Daniel 2:10-11 Dan 2:10 The Chaldeans answered before ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prosperous And Foolish

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023

We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18, Mark 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 07

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

This message looks at the beatitude dealing with a pure heart. God encourages us to have a pure, not just a clean heart so that we can see him better.

MATTHEW 5:8 BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY WILL SEE GOD AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY NOW THE BEATITUDES, WE ARE BROUGHT TO OUR TEXT TODAY WHICH CHALLENGES US TO HAVE A PURE HEAR. THIS STRUCK ME AS INTERESTING, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT ASKED TO HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Truth: How Do You Know When You Hear It? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2022

1) The Gift of Revelation (Romans 1:19), 2) The Content of Revelation (Romans 1:20), 3) The Rejection of God’s Revelation (Romans 1:21).

Romans 1:19-21. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Other

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational