Sermons on Foolish Men:

The Foolishness Of Ignoring God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

The fool says in his heart, "there is no God."

The word “fool” doesn’t get as much use now as it once did. If one of my mates does something profoundly stupid I don’t usually cry out “you fool”. I might say “you are such an idiot” or “what a goose”. I’m sure many people you know would use much more colourful language than that. Fool is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Weak And The Foolish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#9] DEALING WITH THE WEAK AND THE FOOLISH 1 Samuel 25:1-44 Introduction: Last week, we studied about how to handle a hostile person. In 1 Samuel 24 and 1 Samuel 26, David spared Saul’s life- He could have killed him; but instead, he continued to run from Saul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Versus Foolishness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about man's foolishness versus God's wisdom and the cross. Later into the sermon this question "Whose fool are you?' is asked several times.

WISDOM VERSUS FOOLISHNESS Text: I Corinthians 1:18 – 25   For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Parable Of The Foolish Farmer Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

This parable teaches about our response towards wealth. Wealth, by itself, is not sinful. It is one of the ways God uses to bless us. The Bible says that it is the love of money, and not money, itself which is the root of all kinds of evil.

The parable of the foolish farmer (Luke 12: 13-21) This parable teaches about our response towards wealth. Wealth, by itself, is not sinful. It is one of the ways God uses to bless us. The Bible says that it is the love of money, and not money, itself which is the root of all kinds of evil. 1 Tim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Foolish Sin Of Presumption

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

The great sin described by King David was not his adultery with Bathsheba, his murder of Uriah, or his numbering the multitude of Israel. The great sin is presuming God to be what you imagine. The idolatry of imagination was described by Karl Marx as "s

No one goes to hell on purpose. The pied piper lulls and rocks you into a state of slumber. He removes all urgency for immediate response. Yet as you wait for your time to live for God, your day to die without Him is unexpectedly racing to swallow you up.. You hesitate seeking the Physician ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009

Have you built your life on a foundation of sand or a foudnation of rock

Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders. This morning’s parable is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. He takes very simple everyday things to illustrate deeper spiritual meanings. Being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Wise And Foolish Man Series

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 10, 2023

We have all sang the song, and we all know this story, but we can still learn something new from Jesus today when we hear Him speak to us about how the wise and foolish man built their houses on the rock and the sand...and how this impacts their foundations...

So, a few weeks ago we started a new sermon series called the Sermon on the mount. I love this series because we honestly get to see Jesus’ ministry at it’s core…we see Him speaking to His followers, His people, and we hear exactly what He is all about…we also get a glimpse into the type of teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Foolish Wise Man

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Solomon was the wisest man that ever, and yet he made some foolish decisions.

THE FOOLISH WISE MAN 1 Kings 3:1-3:15 listen as I read today’s text 1And Solomon made affinity(means “Solomon made a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt.”) with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Foolish People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom, Prosperity, Or Foolishness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 27, 2010

Teaching the book of Proverbs verse by verse. Wonderful teach that will produce fruitful living.

Wisdom, Prosperity, or Foolishness Text: Proverbs 16:1-33 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise And Foolish Builders Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. Matthew 7:24-29.

1. Matthew 7:24-29. Jesus wraps up the sermon on the mount w/ a pretty nice ending. 2. This is such a great way to end a sermon. Basically, Jesus has been preaching for 30 minutes or so and he comes to his invitation, his conclusion. And to end his msg., Jesus says, “alright, that was my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Foolish Baptists

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2011

Sometimes we need to be shaken up, woken up from our mistaken take on what the Christian life is really all about.

There are some people in our society who believe in something called ‘channeling’ the spirits of departed people. I would be afraid to do that with the spirit of the Apostle Paul, especially on a passage like this one. One of the lost skills in modern America(cooking of food, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Foolish Verse Wise Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012

The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!”

Practical Proverbs Opening Illustration: A Riddle: Who am I? What is more valuable than gold or silver? What has the power to make our life fulfilling? What can assist us to achieve our God given destinies? What insight can make me financially fit? What force is able to restore and maintain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational