Sermons on Ignoring Wisdom:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- words 2- guidance

INTRO.- More quips and quotes. - Almost everything comes to him who waits, including gray hair, false teeth, and a potbelly. - Everything wears out sooner than it used to, including your nerves. - The house in which a man is the boss is probably still under construction. - A hospital should have a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Or Foolishness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

The Christian message is foolishness to our world. But God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. Christians can only boast in God, and not in ourselves. And Christians maturity is about having God’s Spirit, not our own wisdom. It’s about having the mi

By Guerin Tueno Imagine yourself a member of God’s heavenly selection committee. God has given us the job of putting together a profile of the sort of person that Heaven’s looking for. What sort of person should we be keen to select? Smart people? – God knows everything. Surely he’ll want to ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Vanity Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 24, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from wisdom.

Scripture Dr. David A. Hubbard, former president and professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, told the following story in his commentary on the book of Ecclesiastes: I hated to dampen their sparkling spirits, but I had to help them face reality. Year after year I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004

1- Plot not 2- Accuse not 3- Envy not

INTRO.- More human proverbs or quips and quotes. - Many people complain of their memory, few of their judgment. - One thing is certain: more people are going on diets tomorrow than today. - Many people are too busy making a living to make a life worth living. - There is less pain in biting your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004

1- Discerning and wandering 2- Knowledge and understanding

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A man in Missouri was told that most accidents happen within twenty miles of home so he moved to another town fifty miles away. - The most talked about people at a family reunion are those who didn’t show up. - A friend is one who strengthens you with his prayers, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quest For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Solomon continues his search for meaning and purpose in life.

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Anointed With Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 4, 2003

Jesus had three encounters on the way to His crucifixion in Jerusalem, that have a lot to teach us. (Part 2 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

“And as they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, ‘The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’ And He said to another, ‘Follow Me’. But he said, ‘Permit me first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Orthodox

Wisdom For The Wise Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

4th in a sermons series on James dealing with the characteristics of wisdom.

“A Word for the Wise” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Beginning Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 2, 2022

This is the opening sermon for a series based on The Book of Proverbs. I thought it would be a good idea to start a series based on the preeminent book of wisdom literature by discussing and defining what the book means by "wisdom" starting with the first chapter of The Book of Proverbs.

[Hold up Bible.] I love this book. You’ve heard me refer to it as “The Owner’s Manual.” It contains stories, history, poetry, adventure, drama. It contains hymns. It contains theology, philosophy, and it contains wisdom. Every book in the Bible is there for a reason. Believe it or not, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:32-34, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Proverbs 1:1-33, Proverbs 4:5-6, Proverbs 3:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Uncommon Wisdom

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

Walking with God gives us an uncommon wisdom for living life that is not available to us through any other means.

Uncommon Wisdom Proverbs 16:16-20 I have been so blessed throughout my life to have people in my life who have been willing to teach me. I’m not talking about lessons learned from books, although I’ve learned some good lessons from classes that I’ve had throughout the years. The lessons that have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wisdom Verses Human Wisdom

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 21, 2013

HUMAN WIDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR

GOD’S WISDOM VERSES HUMAN WISDOM OBSERVATION: HUMAN WISDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR. INTERPRETATION: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:19-20 (NKJV) FOR THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD IS FOOLISHNESS WITH GOD. FOR IT IS WRITTEN, HE CATCHES THE WISE IN THEIR OWN CRAFTINESS: AND AGAIN, THE LORD KNOWS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene