Sermons on Gaining Wisdom:

The Real Issue

Contributed by Matt Schuler on Oct 21, 2004

At times the church can be focused on too many "issues" and its desire to prove itself right. But what should we really be focused on? What is The Real Issue?

John 5:37-39 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge Is Power

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2020

scientia potentia est is a Latin saying meaning knowledge is power. While this can be true in an academic sense, the idea that knowledge is power is also true in a spiritual sense. Let's get into 2nd Peter and see what having spiritual knowledge enables us to do.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2nd Peter 1:1-3 When I was preparing the Sunday School lesson for last week, I had 2 Peter 1:3-4 as part of an answer to one of the questions. But as I looked over the whole passage I saw there was a lot there to tap into so I decided to develop it into a sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-3, Titus 2:13, John 20:29, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3: The Test Of Honor Under Delay Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026

What do you do when the door to your dream opens, but it requires you to cut a corner? In the cave of En Gedi, David had the chance to kill Saul and take the throne. It looked like providence, but it was actually a test.

When the Door Opens Before the Time Here's the moment every person in a waiting season dreams about. The enemy who has been chasing you? Vulnerable. The person standing between you and your destiny? Exposed. The obstacle that's been in your way for years? Completely defenseless. And you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did You Get The Text About My Son?

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Feb 26, 2009

Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine historical evidence that logically

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – God NIELSEN: TEXTING NOW MORE POPULAR THAN CALLING The Nielsen Company, recently, released figures showing that the typical U.S. mobile subscriber now sends and receives more SMS text messages than they do mobile telephone calls.   As of Q2 2008, a typical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is The Center Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 25, 2015

We place ourselves at the center, when it should be God.

God is the Center Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 July 26, 2015 Back in the 1960s the mayor of the city of Chicago was Richard J. Daley. He was famous for being the last of the big time bosses of the city. Daley was sharp, powerful, and had an enormous ego. One fall a speechwriter who worked for Daley ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Sovereign God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2004

God is Sovereign in Calling, in Choosing, in Preserving.

“For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things that are strong, and the base things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Orthodox

For A Cup Of Cold Water, Eternal Life!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 30, 2002

Jesus is addressing the hospitality the Jews or lost would show when receiving his disciples into their homes. The disciples are taking the gospel “...to the lost sheep of Israel” (v.6), and as they go, they are proclaiming that “...The kingdom of heaven

For a Cup of Cold Water, Eternal Life! Matthew 10.40-42 <> Todd A. Schäve, pastor/teacher Introduction: 1. In our passage this morning, Jesus is addressing the hospitality that the Jews or lost sheep of Israel show when receiving his disciples into their homes, as the disciples take the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Tenth Commandment

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jun 22, 2021

The ten commandments are the law of God but so often we forget the tenth because we cannot see when others break it. Yet it is the cause for breaking many of the others

The title of this message is the “The Tenth Commandment” Under the theme “One’s life does not consists in the abundance of possession”. Prayer The tenth commandment is found in the book of Exodus 20:17 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Ephesians 5:5, James 2:10-12, Luke 12:13-15, 1 Kings 21:1-2, Mark 8:35, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

20-20 Vision In 2020

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 28, 2019

We need keen vision to navigate through life.

“20-20 VISION IN 2020!” PHILIPPIANS 3:4-14 David P. Nolte A couple of years ago, I had cataracts removed. The doctor offered 3 options. 1. He could put a lens in one eye for seeing near items and for reading and in the other eye a lens suited for distant objects like road signs and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan And Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Sincerity And Morality Are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4 There is a widespread belief in America that if people are sincere and moral that they will somehow be acceptable. We see many commendable examples of people who sincerely try to be good, but fail to realize that they are still unable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

“expect God To Work!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 28, 2013

When we are serious about daily deciding to Get In The Game for God, we can expect to see God work in our lives to bring about some wonderful exchanges.

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Instead Of Despair

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2012

A sermon on Amos 8:11-14 on how people run to things of this world instead of to the Bible to find meaning to their lives (Outline and material adapted from the book Existentialism: The Philosophy of Despair and the Quest for Hope, from chapter 3, The De

HoHum: A. What would happen if a “miracle” had occurred where the hand that had written the Word had sponged out of our Bibles every syllable they contained, and thus reclaimed the most precious gift that Heaven had bestowed to mankind. Without the Word we would lapse into despair. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ