Sermons on Gaining Wisdom:

God Knows Best

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

God’s faultless wisdom should be the daily guide of our lives.

“GOD KNOWS BEST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:9-34 The Situation Comedy “Father knows best” aired October 3, 1954 - September 17, 1962 CBS & NBC - 203 Episodes The Anderson family: Jim, manager of the General Insurance Company; his wife Margaret; and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-34

God's Foolish Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 30, 2002

God’s foolishness is still wiser than our wisest wisdom.

God’s Foolish Plan of Salvation Andy Griffith - cow thief episode Have you ever met people who were geniuses? They are members of Mensa. They seem to know everything. If they were on Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, they’d walk away winners. They’re the ones who, after you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Father Gives

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

1- Hidden wisdom 2- Chosen relationship 3- Comforting rest

INTRO.- ILL.- A father and his son were having a conversation one day. The son said, “Dad, here’s my report card and here’s one of your old report cards that I found.” The father replied, “Well, son you’re right. This old report card of mine you found isn’t any better than yours. I guess the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Believing Heart"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 23, 2005

God will give us wisdom for trials, but we must ask, believing.

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man expect that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Orthodox

What Are You Seeking Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus To Discern, Build Good Tomorrows. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2007

Today we need spiritual discernment and godly wisdom in the family and in the church.

FOCUS TO DISCERN AND BUILD GOOD TOMORROWS! RE-WRITE AND CHANGE YOUR HISTORY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I first called this re-write your history, and after thinking, you can’t change yesterday, it is set. Then I thought re-write your future and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parents: Mentors, Not Tormentors Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 25, 2009

Four basic principles of positive parenting from the wisdom book of Proverbs.

Often overlooked while looking for family wisdom is the Book of Proverbs. Yet this wisdom book of the Bible deals with numerous family topics: avoiding fools and foolish behavior; communication; the value of hard, honest work and the detrimental effects of laziness; the proper way to handle anger; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Humbled And The Exalted

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Godless Delusion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2017

See the foolishness of man (without God) and the wisdom and certainty of God's Word.

1 Kings 11 ends with the death of Solomon, and with that, the end of a united Kingdom of Israel. • The Kingdom will be divided into TWO – with ten tribes to be led by JEROBOAM (one of Solomon’s official), currently taking refuge in Egypt. • And the other – the tribe of JUDAH plus Benjamin – under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Building Fit For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016

Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is Wise! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 3, 2021

We have two wisdoms to choose, and which one will you follow?

I just heard the song on TV, "Our God is real!" Yes, He is, as He has showed to us many times His wisdom in His presence in our , showing us that He is Able, in His Beauty, that He Cares, and Delights, Eternally, He is our Father in Heaven, and singing Hallelujah,, giving to us His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Our Indwelling Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST dwelling inside of you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:18 (Amplified Bible) 6:18 This was so that, by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015

Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Upon The Lord-2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 26, 2022

How to wait upon Him instead of leaning on our own wisdom

For us, when we are seated in the heavenly places with Christ Jesus, as we are waiting upon Him in the spiritual realm - we are praying, we are trusting, we are not looking to ourselves, we are not looking at the things that are blocking the vision; we are looking straight at the Lord. And like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:3, Psalm 34:5, Psalm 123:2