Sermons on Power Of Wisdom:

"Wisdom From Above”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that true wisdom is from above.

“Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about the spiritual gifts of Wisdom and Knowledge.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Shrewdness Vs. Wisdom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on the principles of stewardship

Introduction: In our text Christ told His disciples the story of a rich man who had a steward or what would be comparable today to a business manager accused of squandering his employer’s property. The employer called his manager on the carpet saying, "What’s this I hear about your stealing from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Vs Strength

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

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

Applying Wisdom To Anger Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2012

How do you learn to tame anger? How should you relate to angry people? The one-word answer is “Wisdom.”

Applying Wisdom to Anger (Proverbs 19:8, 10-13, 16,19,20) 1. I knew a guy in high school who was a friend of a friend. 2. He was a big guy, and he seemed nice enough, but he had an anger problem. 3. After we graduated, he got a part time job at McDonald’s. One day, he got so angry at his boss ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

We make choices everyday and in order to make the best decisions we need to seek God’s wisdom. This was delivered on graduation Sunday.

Illustration The faculty of a college were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appeared. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied "Wisdom." "So be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, Proverbs 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Asking For Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Randy Brooks on Jun 2, 2007

Seeking Godly wisdom for every situation of life.

1 Kings 3:1-15 A preacher’s little boy inquired, "Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first come out to preach, you sit up on the platform and bow your head. What are you doing?" The father explained, "I’m asking the Lord to give me a good sermon." The little boy said, "Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 1 of 13.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had broken, if the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From The Preacher

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008

There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Wisdom And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shares how the Word of God is the source of all wisdom

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Wisdom Vrs Knowledge Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

How to live out the truth you know

We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous five thousand. Today information doubles every four years. Knowledge alone isn’t enough.: Did you know ... --that only two people in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who wer

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who were they? There is a great deal of myth & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom, Is Better Than

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2010

Verse upon verse study of Proverbs. These Proverbs give the wise things that are better than.

Wisdom, Is Better Than Text: Proverbs 17:1-28 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom Superior To Folly Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2010

In today's less, we are urged to use wisdom, especially in the political arena, to navigate our way through life.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to use wisdom, especially in the political arena, to navigate their way through life. Let us read Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20: 13 I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed