Sermons on Jesus Our Wisdom: showing 346-360 of 212,932

Real Wisdom

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Jul 6, 2001

James speaks about finding the secret to true wisdom.

REAL WISDOM --The Secret to Wisdom is consistency. A. What it means to be "double minded." 1. Inability to trust fully in God. -This is the person that feels they "need" Christ, but then also wants to make sure that they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Wisdom For Families Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw can parents showe wisdom in the way they raise their children

We’ve spent 4 weeks reading through Ecclesiastes working out how that sort of wisdom literature fits with the rest of God’s revelation of himself and I hope we discovered that it fits well. But I thought we might round that series off with a short excursion into Proverbs, in particular to think ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom In Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

God promises wisdom in the midst of life’s trials

We¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¦d like to suggest two more certainties trials and temptations. • Hard times introduce new temptations into our lives • One of the common responses to difficult time is to focus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

The Wisdom Of A Widow

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

What would you do if God asked you to give the very last of your possessions to a complete stranger? This episode in the life of Elijah, shows us what real faith is all about.

THE WISDOM OF A WIDOW I Kings 17:8-16 The sun beats down unmercifully upon the tiny town of Zarephath, a remote village well to the north of the land of Palestine. It is there that a fraw widow woman searches for sticks. Why is she searching for sticks? She is searching for sticks because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 19, 2009

We are to pursue the wisdom that is "from above" not that which is of man.

WHAT IS THE POINT of pursuing wisdom? To become wise. • Gaining wisdom is its own reward. Or is it? • Philosophers might think so, but James has other ideas. • James challenges us to think differently about wisdom. • James lived during a time of great philosophers: The Greek: ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Benefits Of The Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes seeking wisdom from God's Word, not just knowledge, and applying it correctly in our lives to reflect God's love and glory.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to stand before you today, not as a sage on a stage, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow seeker of the divine wisdom that God so generously offers to us. Today, we gather not merely as a congregation, but as a community, as a family, connected by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:9, Proverbs 2:6

Topics: Benefits, Wisdom, God

Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 25, 2007

God is infinitely wise and we are not. It pleases Him when we trust His wisdom even when we don’t understand what He is doing.

In Genesis 37 we are introduced to a young man named Joseph. Joseph lived a charmed life. His father—who was a very rich man—loved Joseph more than any of his other sons. He had everything a teenager could want: a huge allowance, the latest brand name sandals, the fastest camel money could buy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 11, 2020

If we plant envy, we’ll reap death. If we plant peace, we’ll reap a harvest of righteousness!

James – Chapter 3 Good Wisdom June 21, 2020 James 3:16-18 NIV For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16-18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 15:22, 1 Kings 12:6-11, James 1:5, Isaiah 11:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

More proverbial wisdom. 1- laziness 2- memories 3- hatred

INTRO.- A few quips and quotes - Where you live makes a difference. The fellow known in the city as a dashing playboy is known in a small town as the town drunk. Could be! - One possible reason why things aren’t going to plan is that there never was a plan. - The best way to enjoy a beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ