Sermons on Larry Wise:

I Get To Choose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of making wise choices as believers, reflecting God's love, and using the Bible as a guide for decision-making.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you on this wonderful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day where we can gather together under the banner of His love and grace. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Better Choices

Gifts, Insults & Spies (2 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.

Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Great Multitudes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God is merciful, wise, and in control. He has a plan for Israel and for people from every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Today we're diving back into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, it's pretty epic. Let's read from Revelation 7. It talks about two groups of people. First, there's this group of 144,000 from the ...read more

Topics: Divine Victory, Eternal Love, God's Plan, Unending Affection

Spend Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As Christians, we are called to use our money wisely, avoid debt, be content with what we have, and be generous to others.

Here's the thing, money isn't bad. It's like a hammer, it's just a tool. We earn it, save it, give it, and yeah, we spend it. But we gotta be careful not to blow it all on stuff we don't need. You know how our culture is always telling us to buy the latest iPhone or the coolest sneakers? Well, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Financial Wisdom, Charitable Giving, Budgeting, Philanthropy

Choices At The Crossroads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God, making wise choices based on faith, and standing firm in our commitment to serve the Lord.

Good morning, church family! I'm excited to be with you today as we delve into God's Word together. We're going to be hanging out in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Joshua 24:15. These passages remind us of the importance of trusting in the Lord, making wise choices, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 24:15

Topics: Spiritual Choice, Fork In The Road

New Year: Six Things To Do

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 2, 2021

As we enter 2021, Ephesians 5:15-20 gives us six advice to do this year and the rest of our lives: 1) To be Careful, 2) To Be Fruitful, 3) To be Wise, 4) To be filled with the Spirit, 5) To Praise God, 6) To be Thankful

Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, let us focus on what the Apostle Paul said to the Ephesians that I believe we should do too. Let’s read Ephesians 5:15-20. There are six things that Paul wants us to do this year and always: I. To Be Careful (V. 15 "Be very careful, then, how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, Romans 12:2, John 9:4, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 16:23-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Independence-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020

5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope Will Get You Through The Hardest Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2020

God wants to give you: 1. The hope of His protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of His purpose (vs. 13-14). 3. The hope of His prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

God's Hope Will Get You through the Hardest Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 26, 2012 (Revised September 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we take another look at the story of the Wise Men. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Witness To The World

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 17, 2014

Today, I want to talk about a job that Jesus has given to every one of His children. On His last day on earth, and just before He ascended back to the Father, He gave us what we call the Great Commission.

10-13-05 Title: A Witness to the World Text: Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. (Colossians 4:5-6, NKJV) Introduction I want to begin with a joke. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service - God’s Christmas Card

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2024

God sends to this earth a Christmas card with the same pictures He has sent every year since that first Christmas. It is a picture designed to bring hope and peace to all who will embrace it. It is the picture of Jesus’s birth.

Christmas Eve Service God’s Christmas Card Once again, it’s time for Christmas, and one of the things most people do is send Christmas cards via e-mail or regular mail to family and friends. And these cards usually center around Jesus in the manger scene, and the angel’s proclamation of “Peace on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Ready For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023

The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Joseph’s life is a testimony of how God turns adversity into advancement. From rejection to rulership, his story proves that divine purpose cannot be stopped by man’s plans.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH – SOLD INTO SLAVERY, BECAME RULER IN EGYPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-7 – “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-7, Genesis 39:2-3, Genesis 41:38-41, Psalm 105:17-22, Romans 8:28, Acts 7:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Solomon began well but ended poorly due to compromise. His wisdom, achievements, and failures serve as lessons for us today. We must seek wisdom, obey God wholeheartedly, and guard against spiritual decline.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SOLOMON – WISE KING, BUILT THE TEMPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:9 "So give Your servant a discerning heart to govern Your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?" Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Hezekiah was a great king who trusted in God, led spiritual reforms, and witnessed divine miracles. His life is an example of faith and leadership. However, his later years warn us about the dangers of pride and shortsightedness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF HEZEKIAH – FAITHFUL KING OF JUDAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 2 Kings 18:5 "He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him." – Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God