Sermons on jesus our wisdom: showing 316-330 of 215,468

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Embracing Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

What is the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom?

Sermon series Campfire Talks #1 Embracing Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Proverbs 8 Good morning- Today we start anew series I am calling Campfire Talks! Remember those times maybe as a kid that you sat around the campfire you had some great times talking about all kinds of things…some important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Searching For Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006

Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

Wise people pursue more wisdom, for wisdom is given to those who value it.

The Wisdom of Solomon (I Kings 3) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): B 1. Did you hear about the man who found a lamp and started to rub it? Sure enough, out popped a genie. The genie told him that he had three wishes. The man couldn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The first gift that Paul mentions is that of wisdom, and the second is that of knowledge. These are first because without them all of the other gifts can be used foolishly and in ignorance.

A little Protestant boy came walking into his house with a big black eye. His mother said, "Where on earth did you get that shiner?" He said, "The O'Reilly kids hung it on me." "Why" she asked? He replied, "Well, I was over at their house making some cracks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004

1- Acquitting and Condemning. 2- Money and Wisdom.

INTRO.- More quips, quotes and notes. - The only loafer who makes money these days is a baker. (and I’m not so sure about that, what with the Atkins’ diet that warns against eating bread! How ridiculous!) - Many of our modern girls have plenty of polish – on their fingernails. I Pet. 3:3-4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:15-16

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

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Kindness 2- Generosity 3- Anxiety

INTRO.- ILL.- Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn’t find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with the machines for a few hours and then threw the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

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

Watching Our Words Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19-20, Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Wisdom

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 25, 2012

Is it a shock that the writer of Proverbs 31 used the metaphor of a wife and a mom to explain wisdom? It's not a shock to me.

The Work of Wisdom In honor of mothers day we’re going to talk about wisdom; which is appropriate considering how wisdom plays an active daily part in the life of a mom. We'll start with what the Bible says about wisdom with a Scripture you may wonder about at first. Why are we reading this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Got Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

James 1:5-8 this is number 2 in sermon series on James. dealing with wisdom.

Got Wisdom? James 1:5-8 Last week we talked about trials and testing. Do they make us a bitter or better Christian? We also talked about how trials are inevitable, (or to be expected) Remember James is not a book of faith and works but a book of faith that works! I. We need wisdom as Christians to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist