Sermons on Growing In Wisdom:

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Proverbs 2

“Treasure Hunting” Proverbs 2 Intro: The Bible is an amazing book. We so often treat it as a textbook, merely teaching academic truth--when what it really is is a children’s "pop-up" book, showing us glimpses into the very heart and soul of those we find mentioned there. The Psalms were not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Growth By Addition: Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Knowledge of God

Growth by Addition “Knowledge of God” 2 Peter 1:5 (NIV) 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge As we continue in our series Growth by Addition, we come to the next level that we are to add to: Knowledge. This level challenges us to add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare

It's Time To Grow Up Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 2, 2017

Part 3 of this series focuses on why we need to be able to share our faith with others and why it's a sign of our growth in Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 3 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 3:15 I want to tell you a story. A man was at home one day and realized that he was hungry. He got in his car and went to a restaurant for dinner. Once he had eaten his food he asked his waiter to box up his leftovers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accelerating, Growing And Causing Others To Grow On! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005

committing to a growing experience of Christ and helping others to ’grow on’ with you

AAA Christians - Accelerating, growing and causing others to grow on! An all too common sound, especially right about this time of year in our cold climate is the sound of the car’s starter turning too slowly to fire the engine - you know the sound, -- (Uugh. Uuuuugh. Click, Click, Click!) With a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Growing Up Or Just Growing Old? Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 6, 2011

The barometer for growing up is your ATTITUDE

ARE YOU GROWING UP OR GROWING OLD? 1 Peter 3:8-12 P.S. The barometer for growing old is the same for growing up, it is your ATTITUDE. INTRODUCTION A little girl sat in her granddads lap, and with the cuteness only a granddaughter could muster, asked Granpy, are you old? Grandpas reply was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Seek To Have Spiritual Growth!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 18, 2022

The Christian life should be a life of spiritual growth. Here in this outline is of what we need to work toward growing in both our physical and spiritual life. As we grow in the Spirit we will become more like our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

WHAT TO SEEK TO HAVE SPIRITUAL GROWTH! The Christian life should be a life of spiritual growth. Here in this outline is of what we need to work toward growing in both our physical and spiritual life. As we grow in the Spirit we will become more like our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. First is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 10:17

Me?! A Wise Person? You've Got To Be Kidding!

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 15, 2001

An exploration of the availability of wisdom to all who seek it.

Introduction: It’s a shame that so many people immediately tune out when you start talking about wisdom. To them, wisdom is theoretical, academic book knowledge that has nothing to do with the real world. Yet that is not at all what wisdom is about. Wisdom is not abstract knowledge; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - The Gift Of Wisdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore lessons from the Book of Chronicles on restarting life after a crisis, focusing on the wisdom of ancient scribe Ezra and the teachings from the lives of kings.

Good morning everybody! We are learning lessons these days about how to restart our lives after being shut down by a national crisis. Our teacher during this series is an ancient scribe named Ezra. Ezra described himself as “a scribe skilled in the law of Moses.” After 70 years of exile in Babylon, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Topics: Wisdom, Repentance, Life Restart

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Mastering My Mouth: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

This second part focus’ on Proverbs practical wisdom in using our tongue positively.

For those who might be joining us for the first time our current series of sermons has been focusing on God’s wisdom in the book of Proverbs, which was written by one of the wisest persons who ever lived, Solomon. God wants us to grow in wisdom which basically means we are able to consistently ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

A Portrait Of Prudence

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Topical Sermon on Prudence

A Portrait of Prudence Proverbs 1:4 33-year-old Larry Walters was an ordinary guy who one day decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store in a suburb of Los Angeles CA one morning and bought 45 used weather balloons. That afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to continually seek spiritual growth, apply Christ's teachings, and persevere in faith, fostering a dynamic, evolving relationship with Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and spirits eager for the nourishment of His Word? Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of an enriching discourse that will guide us on the path of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:9-10, 1 Peter 2:2

Topics: Growing Stronger

Growing In Your Knowing

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OUR LIFE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY

GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY INTRODUCTION The grace of God helps us to progress in our life. God gives more and more grace to us to help us grow in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal