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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025
     | 440 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,015 views

    This parable is about foolishness, wisdom and preparation.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise And Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming Part Two Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2022
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     | 2,083 views

    The second in a series on the wise and foolish virgins.

    The Wise and Foolish at the Bridegroom’s Coming (Part Two) Text: Matthew 25:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well if you remember from last time, we began looking at the ten virgins. Five were wise and five were foolish. All then had their lamps, and we talked about how those lamps are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 639 views

    Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,598 views

    Examining the foolish decision o turn away from Jesus Christ.

    Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Galatians 3:1-5 Like many children, Little Johnny had certain responsibilities and chores that his parents expected him to accomplish. He was to keep his room clean, his bed made, take the trash out daily and the yard was to be mowed each week. One Friday afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching At Pentecost, Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,713 views

    The world calls it foolishness. The preaching of the Gospel is the power of God.

    It is a foolish thing to preach a sermon. When you stand up and tell people that they are lost and that their only hope of salvation rests in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus that in the world’s way of thinking is foolishness. Not that standing before people and talking is foolishness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    April Fool?

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,439 views

    Is the resurrection foolishness? or are those who ignore it the real fools?

    Preached 1 Apr 2018 at Christ Church, Billericay April Fool As it April fools day, I thought we’d take a look at one of the most famous April Fools ever. [Show Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU That was shown in 1957, I don’t remember it, as I was not yet a year old when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Modern Day Micah's

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2024
     | 1,357 views

    The foolishness of idolatry.

    For those of you who know the Bible, the first person that would come to mind is Micah the prophet, a prophet who prophesized judgement to the southern and northern kingdoms: Israel and Judea. He also prophesized judgement to specific groups of people: evil-doers, rulers, and false prophets. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fool For Christ

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 13, 2021
     | 2,036 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020
     | 3,286 views

    Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

    Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Foolish Thing I Can Do Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022
     | 3,268 views

    I’m never more foolish than when I think I’m wise

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Otherwise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 2,673 views

    We often hear of the dumb things that people have done that are reported on the news media.

    Illus: Let me share with you some true stories that have been reported on the news, such as: • In Chicago: A man was wanted for throwing bricks through jewelry store windows and making off with the loot. He was arrested last night after throwing a brick into a Plexiglas window...the brick bounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Depression # 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021
     | 1,072 views

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

    A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,142 views

    Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

    Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Watch Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

    Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other