Sermons on Human Wisdom:

Do We Value God's Wisdom Or Our Own?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 17, 2025

Many see their own wisdom as being more important than the wisdom of God. This is their way of turning away from listening to God.

Do We Value God's Wisdom or Our Own? 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 (18-21) 2 Corinthians 11:16 First Corinthians 3:16-23 is the third allegory Paul uses to clarify the connection between spiritual development (growth), works, and God's judgment of our endeavors. An accentuation here is on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 2 Corinthians 11:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Mar 7, 2025

Today, I want to share with you three powerful truths about the power of the cross: 1. The Cross Exposes the Foolishness of Human Wisdom 2. The Cross Demonstrates the Power of God’s Love 3. The Cross Guarantees Victory Over Sin and Death

The Power of the Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Introduction Good morning, beloved! Today, I want to talk about the power of the cross—a message that the world often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, Matthew 27:51, Colossians 2:14-15, Romans 8:1, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Marvel: The Incomprehensible Riches Of God - Romans 11:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 17, 2025

In Romans 11:33, Paul erupts in praise, marveling at the depth of God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge. Using this verse, lets seek to grasp the grandeur of our God and respond with hearts full of worship and obedience.

Go! And Marvel: The Incomprehensible Riches of God - Romans 11:33 Romans 11:33 (NLT): “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!” Introduction: Standing in Awe Have you ever stood beneath a starlit sky, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7, 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Brings Divine Direction And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith is the key that unlocks divine guidance and wisdom. When we put our full trust in the Lord, He leads us on the right path and fills our hearts with wisdom that the world cannot provide.

FAITH THAT BRINGS DIVINE DIRECTION AND WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Supporting Texts: James 1:5-6, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with uncertainty, the need for divine direction and wisdom cannot be overemphasised. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-6, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Wise In The Lord Not In The World

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 26, 2019

Don't let the world fool you. Crave for wisdom in the Lord. Ask Him for it and receive it

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE WISE IN THE LORD NOT IN THE WORLD* 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 King James Version (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Portrait Of A Peacemaker - James 3:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This message shows how several of the elements of human wisdom have been dressed up and have found their way into the church. We must beware of those. The message also gives insights into how to convert incidents of conflict into peace in the church and restore broken relationships.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Introduction God will call us His children, if and only if… How ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Foolish Wisdom-8(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2025

8 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VIII—1Corinthians 2:1-5(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. CLEANLINESS? A deacon & a soap-maker went for a walk together. The soap-maker said, “What good is your Christian religion? Look at all the trouble & misery of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Wisdom - Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Starting at chapter 16 the focus shifts to highlight the contrast between human righteousness and divine righteousness and also to give evidences of how the Lord intervenes in our daily lives,

The Path of Wisdom: Our Relationship with God Scripture: Proverbs 15:30–16:30, especially 15:31, 32b The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise … he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. Introduction: From chapters 1–15, Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Wisdom-Walk With God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

If we want to live wisely then we must walk with God.

“Walk In Wisdom? Walk With God” Proverbs 1 Last week we began our new study of Solomon’s book of Proverbs. I hope that you walked away from our study thinking to yourself, “Those ancient wisdom sayings of Proverbs are more relevant to my life today than anything being offered by the authorities ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From Solomon About Wisdom Itself

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 22, 2024

There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom.

God’s Will for You: Wisdom from Solomon about Wisdom Itself There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom. 1. The Christian Has a True ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36

Denomination: Bible Church

An Unchanging God In A Changing World

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 2, 2021

Author Lloyd C. Douglas used to tell how he loved to visit an old man who gave violin lessons. He enjoyed visiting him because he had a kind of homely wisdom that was refreshing to him.

One morning he walked into his studio and greeted him by saying, "Well, what's the good news today?" Putting down his violin, the teacher stepped over to a tuning fork suspended from a cord and struck it and said, "There is the good news for today." He continued, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wise And Understanding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 26, 2023

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#7] WISE AND UNDERSTANDING James 3:13-18 Introduction: In 2009, I had to get a pacemaker. While the pacemaker I received back then was “state of the art”; it is not now. On Monday, I had to have my pacemaker battery changed out. I waited all day for my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power And Wisdom Of The Holy Spirit Through Paul Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians commenting on the work of the Holy Spirit in Paul's ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit Working Through Paul” I Corinthians 2:1-5 Basic Outline Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Galatians 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Proverbs: Handbook For A Life Simplified Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Introduction to Proverbs

Life Simplified Proverbs: Handbook for a Life Simplified September 25, 2011 INTRODUCTION * A chain is only as strong as its weakest link * However long the night, the dawn will break. African * An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox. Mexican * Age and time do not wait for people. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance