Sermons on Gaining Wisdom:

Gaining Victory Over Worry Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 16, 2022

Few among us are not prone to anxiety and worry. Some allow worry and anxiety to dominate their lives. Thankfully, believers do not have to live in worry. Peace and assurance are available in Christ.

Gaining Victory over Worry Matthew 6: 25-34 We have read a portion of Scripture to which we can all relate. I am sure that some of us are worse than others, but we all have occasions in life when we worry. I know that I am guilty of worrying needlessly many times. We may not like to consider it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 5, 2018

Eulogy and interment service for a faithful brother in the Lord. To offer hope and comfort for the family during the time of their loss of a father, husband, son and brother. For the saint, there is a greater hope in death; than in life.

PART I INTRODUCTION Eulogy Remarks Welcome to this “going home celebration, of Brother Somebody.” At this time I offer my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all here present, in this assembly. To Somebody’s wife (Her Name), his children (sons and daughters) and grandchildren, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21, John 14:1-3, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

[Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Losing Popularity But Gaining Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain. Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

Psalm 131 Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1. David's Control - His Humility - 1 Lord, my heart is not haughty - How he deals with himself. His Humanity - nor mine eyes lofty: - How he deals with others. His Hesitancy - neither do I exercise myself in great matters - How he deals ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Gaining Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025

This message is a call to rise above sin, to walk in the liberty Christ has purchased, and to stand firm in the righteousness that God freely gives. Victory over sin is your inheritance; you must learn to walk in it.

GAINING VICTORY OVER SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:1-14 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16-7, James 4:7, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The greatest battle every believer must win is not external—it is the internal war against sin. Sin seeks to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the profound value of living for Christ and the benefits of dying for Him and to encourage the choice to live or die for Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be diving into some deep waters as we explore the Apostle Paul's profound words in Philippians 1:21. You see, Paul had this incredible perspective on life and death that was completely centered on Christ. He said, "For to me, to live is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Topics: To Live, Die Is Gain

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

You Gain When You Lose

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 30, 2011

Are you willing to LOSE it all to GAIN it all?

Matthew 19:16-24 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 15, 2013

Bodily exercise has its benefits, but godliness is profitable for anything worthwhile you can think of. Part 1 of a 2 part series on godliness and contentment.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series: Sermon 1 in 2-part series “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

One Day I Will Arrive

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2023

To die is gain says Paul and one day we will, I will arrive to all the amazing's of Heaven.

Philippians 1:21-30 One day I will Arrive 1. When the text was written • The Apostle Paul wrote these lines during his imprisonment in Rome, probably sometime between 61 and 63 Ad. • Paul’s imprisonment was a situation of house arrest under military custody that would have allowed him certain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Wise Guy/Gal

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2023

Part 1 of 2 about wisdom.

Be Wise Proverbs June 23, 2019 Start with a slapstick video of The Three Stooges Any ideas what were talking about today? Usually when someone calls us a wise guy - it means they’re not happy with us. We’ve done something to get them upset by giving some kind of a smart alec / sarcastic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational