Sermons on Foolish:

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 4(C) - We preach Christ crucified. This message is not foolishness nor weakness. This message is God’s divine wisdom and strength!

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 22, 2009 -- LENT 4 -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRO: Being smart does not necessarily make one wise. Wisdom and being intelligent (smart) are very often quite different. Even more different is being wise in this world compared to being wise in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Kneel Down To Rise Up

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 17, 2022

When that blue-haired grandma gets more rewards than the celebrity pastor you will wish you were weak, base and foolish.

1 Co 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 1:26-29, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001

You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 20, 2001

A Father’s Day sermon based upon the Wise and Foolish Builders in Luke 6:46-49

Sermon.978 Research: SerMt.021; Parable.006; # 568 Father’s Day 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 17, 2001 “The Blessings of Parenthood” Text: Luke 6:46-49 Today is Father’s Day. One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, and he said, “Father’s Day is much like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Fool And The Wise

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 30, 2004

In this sermon I basically dissect many Proverbs on the difference between what Solomon describes as Wisdom and Foolishness.

October 3, 2004 Proverbs of Wisdom and Foolishness Put yourself in Solomon’s shoes some three thousand years ago. The LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Ki 3:5) This was no Monte Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal - having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Shut Door

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 27, 2015

In Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins, we are challenged to get ready for the second coming of Jesus.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #7: THE SHUT DOOR INTRO TO TOPIC: Can you imagine spending your whole life climbing the stairway to heaven, only to reach the top and find that the door was shut to you? What a tragedy that would be! In today’s parable, we learn how we can make sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: *other

A Season Of Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes.

A season of change Have you ever said, “I’ll never do that again!” only to do it again a few days later? There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes. How do we get from where we are to the season where God wants us to be? Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-24, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of The Treasure Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 7, 2021

This is the first of four messages looking at the Parable of the Foolish Rich Man. It was part of our annual Money Month

When you think of a treasure, what crosses your mind? Perhaps something buried by a pirate? When I was a boy, when I thought about treasure, I thought about Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island”. By the way, Long John Silver was the ship’s cook, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abortion, Covid, And Dictators (Exodus 1:15-2:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 25, 2021

A sermon on how dictators make foolish choices, and how God can overcome through faithful people.

Last week, we began our series on the book of Exodus. Let's start today, by rereading verses 1-14: (1) And these are the names of the sons of Israel-- the ones going to Egypt: With Jacob, each with his house went: (2) Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, (3) Issachar, Zebulun, and ...read more

Boast In The Lord God Almighty Not In This Empty World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 12, 2019

The wisdom of this world is foolishness to God, therefore He has used the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak things to confound the mighty ones and has made things disregarded and looked down upon important and well positioned. Boast of God and no one else

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BOAST IN THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY NOT IN THIS EMPTY WORLD* 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 King James Version (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2015

3 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-III—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time:beware!caution! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 27, 2013

Rather than just telling us what we should not do, the Lord here tells us why we should not do the things He forbids.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 26th, 2013 Ephesians 5:3-7 It’s about time Beware! Caution! Intro: In our last study, we considered verses 1-2. • We were told to be “followers of God, as dear children • We are/imitate God---child imitates/parent. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist