Sermons on Mans Wisdom:

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003

A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Call On God For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2023

The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam teaches us the importance of wisdom, and we can draw many applicable conclusions from their stories.

Note: This sermon is by Daniel Kirkendall, our Associate Minister. Call on God for Wisdom 1 Kings 12:1-29 In this text we see the division of the kingdom of Israel following the death of Solomon, and the events that led to the division. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom For Worrying Times

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2013

1. Be sure to listen to the Lord (vs. 18-20). 2. Rest in your relationship with Christ (vs. 21). 3. Always remember that Christ is close (vs. 22-23). 4. Commit yourself to live for Christ (vs. 24-25).

Wisdom for Worrying Times Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Joseph was surely worried in the opening verses of this Scripture. Mary had been "betrothed" to Joseph. The KJV says "espoused" in vs. 18. We get engaged before we get married. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2014

Describes the seven pillars wisdom is built on.

“Seven Pillars of Wisdom” January 19, 2014 Proverbs 8:12-14 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

God's Uncoventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006

Why did God use John the Baptist rather than the "good and the great" to announce the birth of his Son

NR 10-12-06 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself And Alistair Campbell Tony Blair’s spin doctor incorporated that in the ultimate Why else do we see smartly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Source Of Family Wisdom Series

Contributed by Caleb Davis on Aug 1, 2022

Most of our deepest pains and joys take place in our family. Much of our life is lived in the context of our family and flows out of our family. How can we live with God's wisdom in our family?

1. Wisdom is Needed for Family Life Proverbs is a great book that gives us wisdom in all sorts of areas in our life and we need wisdom in every area. There's probably not an area that you look at and say I'm good on this area. We really need wisdom when it comes to all of our life. And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 9:10

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom In Discerning The Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 23, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018 INTRO… Would you like to be known as a judgmental person? Most of us don’t. In fact it has become nearly a defining virtue of our current times: Like we have to say “Hey …I don’t like to judge ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Gives Wisdom Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 24, 2019

When trying to decide a matter, don’t listen to a voice. Look for a verse.

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson #4 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. We are to memorize Scripture. Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Wisdom is the moral and practical application ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shun Worldly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 20, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God's wisdom is superior to the world's wisdom.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a clear understanding that God’s wisdom is superior to the world’s wisdom. Let’s learn about this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Different: Wisdom

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 26, 2007

Today, we talk about Wisdom.

Live Different: Wisdom Today, we talk about Wisdom. It is interesting that in the Old Testament – mainly in the Book of Proverbs (a book of wisdom sayings) – The ever-enduring value of WISDOM is contrasted with the fleeting and often allusive value of silver & gold: Proverbs 3:13-14 13 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Misunderstanding True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2019

This passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it.

Tonight’s passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it. Many are guilty of twisting and adjusting wisdom to mean what they want. One of the greatest temptations that ever confronts us is the temptation to twist true wisdom. This is what this passage ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Speak Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023

Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matt 2:1-12 The Wisdom of the Wise Men 1. The Wisdom (Wonder) of their Search 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness