Sermons on Growing In Wisdom:

Grow At Gbc Through Fellowship (2019 V.) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2019

We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This sermon encourages God's people to be committed to greater relational and service involvement in their "community of faith."

Grow at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 27, 2019 Blurb: We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This Sunday, worship with us and hear Pastor Sligh explain what results when we are committed to fellowship with a local community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25, Ecclesiastes 4:9, Psalm 61:2-5, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 3:10, Hebrews 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015

What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Here To Eternity

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Walking With Jesus

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY “A WALK WITH JESUS” JN 14 VS 15-17 John 14:15-17 (NKJV) 15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: *other

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Proverbs 4 - The Father And His Children Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2010

A look at Proverbs chapter four.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Four We now turn to chapter four of Proverbs. THE FATHER AND HIS CHILDREN 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father's son, Tender ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Spirit 4: Word Of Wisdom, Knowledge And Faith Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 14, 2004

A look now at ’manifestations of the Spirit’ and the first three mentioned: word of wisdom, word of knowledge and faith

Gifts of the Spirit 4: The Word of Wisdom, word of Knowledge and Faith. 1 COr 12:7-9 WBC 12/9/4 pm (Read vs 1-11) INTRO Robin explained well last Sun pm - different kinds of Gifts (lit gifts of grace) - service. God enables people to serve differently - workings: lit ¡¥energentia¡¦. Ie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 17 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 31, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter seventeen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Seventeen We will now look at Proverbs chapter seventeen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (NASB) We should strive to have peace – within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Going Deeper”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

When we were kids we played in the shallow end of the pool because we weren't physically prepared for the deep end. As we grew and learned how to swim and overcome our fear of the deep end we were able to final get in the waters. The same can be said of us in the spiritual.

Intro: Tonight I want to talk to you about going deeper. For many of you; you have spent your time in the shallow seeking after those things in the deep. You see in the shallow there are only a few different types of fish whereas in the deep there is more of a variety. And it’s time to go out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Proverbs 12 - Contrast Of The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 22, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter twelve.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twelve We will now look at Proverbs chapter twelve: Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 (NASB) Instead of using the word “stupid” – the King ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Has Prepared For Us

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 9, 2009

This message was preached on a special Sunday of giving to pay off the debt on land. It was meant to be an encouragement to move forward in God’s plans for His Church according to His wisdom and will.

WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR US 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Let’s take a trip back in history - back to 681 B.C. 1. The nation of Judah had fallen away from God, big time. 2. So God had raised up a man, a prophet by the name of Isaiah, to proclaim a message – it was a message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sins, Fears, Anger, Revenge, Pain.... Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 9, 2020

Sin produces sin and more sins; and sins will bring bad consequences!

Let us continue our worship of our Creator God by learning more from the Book of Judges. Open your Bibles to Judges 14 first and remind ourselves of Samson’s bad decisions. What 3 things wrong did Samson do in Judges 14:1-3?? Samson lusted after a woman; Samson decided to marry a Philistine (a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Patience Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2008

This sermon looks at three aspects of developing Patience. I. WHEN should I wait? II. WHY should I wait? III. HOW should I wait?

Developing Patience As many of you know – I am in the Army Reserve. There is a saying in the Army that has been around as long as I have been in the Army and I’m sure it was there long before I arrived. The saying is: Hurry up and WAIT! It seems there is a lot of waiting in the Army – but you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Ask For Wisdom - James 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2025

We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. But God offers something far more powerful than guesswork or worldly wisdom. He offers His wisdom — divine insight, heavenly understanding, godly guidance.

Go! And Ask for Wisdom James 1:5 (NLT): “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” Introduction: The Simplicity and Power of Asking We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. Social media offers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 1:2, Proverbs 2:6, Matthew 7:7-11, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Proverbs 9:10, Colossians 1:9-10, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal