Sermons on Foolishness Of The World:

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH

BIG IDEA: THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH (:1-4) INTRODUCTION: THIS WORD OF WISDOM APPLIES TO EVERYONE A. Exhortation to Listen Carefully (Listen Up!) "Hear this" "Give ear" B. Scope of Application (No Partiality) 1. Worldwide Application "all peoples" "all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Hand In The Land-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

2 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-II—Joshua 5:1 Attention: Husband & wife loading car in preparation for lengthy fishing trip/Husband keeps looking amorously at wife/Felt uncomfortable because it seemed out of place/kept telling her, ‘Honey, I love you”/Getting in her way as she was getting ready/Finally she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Lamps

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2008

A message from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2008 (pm) Ten Lamps Matthew 25:1-13 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

“the Wisdom Of The World” Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013

The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

"The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The World Really Needs Now

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 4, 2024

What the world needs now is for the Church to be what God intended for it to be. We need to walk circumspectly, carefully and discreetly making sure our steps are order by the Lord, that He is leading and guiding us and that we are not just wandering aimlessly through this world.

What the World Really Needs By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- The other week I spoke about the Evangelical preacher that so-called rebuked the Black church for endorsing and voting for Kamala Harris and by now I am sure you know it was Donnie Swaggart that made the statement and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 6:18, 2 Timothy 4:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Parable Of The Ten Virgins/Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 16, 2010

Why were the five foolish and the Goats excluded?

Parables of the Ten Virgins/Sheep and the Goats We are coming to the last in this series of sermons on Jesus’ Parables  Turn with me to Matt 25  This chapter contains three Parables of Judgment, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46

Denomination: Christian Church

The Supreme Value Of Godly Character. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world that often prioritizes success, achievement, and talent, it's easy to forget what truly matters to God.

In a world that often prioritizes success, achievement, and talent, it's easy to forget what truly matters to God. While gifts, talents, and worldly accomplishments have their place, Godly character is far more important to God. We'll explore what the Bible says about the supremacy of godly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 18:4, Romans 12:2, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nobodies

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Generally speaking, God has chosen His servants from those the world calls "foolish". It seems that he often takes those whom the world considers "nobodies" and works in their lives in such a manner as to produce heroes of faith.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The saintly Scottish pastor Robert Murry McCheyne one day gave a gospel tract to a woman, and she was greatly offended. “You must not know who I am!” she said in an offended manner. “Madam,” McCheyne replied, “there is coming a day of judgment, and on that day it will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hast Thou Done This?

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the foolishness of running from God.

WHY HAST THOU DONE THIS? Jonah 1:1-3,10 A Message on "Running From God" I. THE MOTIVE 1.) Disobedience 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh.." a.) Displeasing 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah..." b.) Difficult 1:2 "cry against it for their wickedness..." II. THE MANNER ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Turning The World Right Side Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011

A sermon on the beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The World’s Two Greatest Events - New Year Sermon (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2024

I am excited about this New Year! Let me tell you why I am excited about this coming year. Why? This could be the year that the Lord Jesus will return to rapture His Church.

We all look forward to big events in our life. • Opening our first paycheck • Driving alone for the first time • Graduating from college • Birth of a child • Getting married • Enjoying a great meal • Going to see a football game. Life is filled with all kinds of events that we look forward ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016

In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

“The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare