Sermons on Foolish Ideas:

The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

1st in a series. Uses the parable of the wise and foolish builders.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Or Worth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 6, 2018

The gospel is rejected by some as foolish. To true believers it is a gold standard.

Midweek Message/Devotion March 7, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Value or Worth of the Gospel What is the value or worth of the gospel? Why is there so much variation and augmentation to God’s Word? Dr. Kenneth Chafin, in his commentary, says, “In this brief passage, The Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

God's Fools

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 28, 2015

In Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers, he reminds them that the philosophy that they brought with them into the church was no longer the philosophy that they were to live by. There was wisdom in the cross.

God’s Fools 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little girl, don’t you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn’t beautiful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Wonderful Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2020

Jesus speaks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, taking them from sadness and despair to hope through the Word of God. A beautiful story to preach on!

4.26.20 Luke 24:13-35 He said to them, “How foolish you are and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Embrace Opportunities In The New Year

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 4, 2025

Big Idea: The time is now; lay old habits and troublesome ideas to rest!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name; thank You for supplying our needs (Your endless love, a renewed heart, family and friends, a roof over our head, clothes on our back, and food on our table). Thank You for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. As we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 90:10

Denomination: Other

The Strong Spills The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2015

To show that the strong and wise in this world rejects and destroys GOD's WORDS for them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you destroy the seed? No. I'm weak, GOD is strong in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018

Christians in the city of Corinth were poor and pitiful, and Paul will dwell on their weakness and how God used it to convert the world.

Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.3: The Church in Corinth and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.26-1.31 1 Cor 1:26-31 (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Myth Busters

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Many folks have preconceived ideas about God. These ideas are myths and they need to be busted.

MYTHBUSTERS “Myths about God that Mislead Us” Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 10, 2005 AM Myth # 1: God is UNFAIR! Col. 1:13NLT “…He has rescued us…” “For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In That Home

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 12, 2014

Sermon idea is based on what is in Mothers home idea from News Boys That Home.

In That Home John 14:1-6 Lyrics to the Song from News Boys “In That Home” 1. In that Home the Broken was mended 2. In that Home the Lost was Found 3. In that Home Momma had a way of Making things Ok 4. In that home we knew we were safe 5. In that Home we found Faith to Believe 6. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Fix Your Foundation Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003

Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ