Sermons on Practical Wisdom:

Listen, To Receive God's Best (Isaiah 48:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 5, 2024

God's people have failed to listen once, and missed God's best. God here gives them a second chance, letting them know He's not angry despite their idolatry.

One of the hardest things to do in the entire world, is to listen when someone gives you good advice. Listening requires a lot from you. It requires an openness to unpleasant possibilities-- the possibility that you're wrong, that you don't know everything, that someone else knows more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Power Hungry Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?

POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unstrained Mercy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

None of us can forgive the wrongs done to someone else. We can, however, show mercy to anyone who is suffering - whether forgiveness is involved or not.

Every week it seems like there’s another new disaster. The 10 plagues that Moses visited on Egypt to convince Pharoah to free the Israelites almost pale in comparison. Talk about plagues? We hoped that 2021 would see the end of Covic19 but noooooo. And as if that weren’t enough, an earthquake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 15, 2022

This story only appears in Matthew’s gospel. The Magi were leaders and priests who were fascinated by science and astrology. They were educated and wealthy.

The Wise Men December 18, 2022 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All You Need Is A Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 21, 2022

One word from God is all you need. A word from God can turn a defeat into a victory, confusion into clarity and despair into peace. God will move you into a higher dimension, and show you His glory!

ALL YOU NEED IS A WORD 2 Kings 3:9-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SERMON FROM A NUT 1. A preacher gave an unusual sermon one day, and used a peanut to illustrate several things from the Bible. 2. One of the members greeted him at the close of the service and said, “That was very interesting, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 22, 2022

This seems like a strange statement to make, “The foolishness of God.” When I think of God, I think of every attribute of awe, but foolishness does not come to mind.

This seems like a strange statement to make, “The foolishness of God.” When I think of God, I think of every attribute of awe, but foolishness does not come to mind. I can see God as omnipotent, perfect, Acts 17:24. I can see God in justice and holiness, I can see Him in grace, mercy, and love, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Not Proven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2022

Jesus pronounces no condemnation (cf. Romans 8:1).

A CASE NOT PROVEN. John 8:1-11. JOHN 8:1-2. “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down and taught them.” At the end of the previous chapter (John 7:53), the council of Jerusalem had failed to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023

The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 3, 2024

Today, we'll explore Isaiah 55:8-9 to gain insights into God's sovereignty and wisdom.

God's Unfathomable Ways: Embracing His Sovereign Wisdom Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction: In our journey of faith, we often encounter situations that challenge our understanding of God's ways. In such moments, we are called to trust in the unfathomable wisdom of God, knowing that His ways are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 11:33-34, Job 11:7-9, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Divine Nature Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

“God is Spirit” (John 4:24, NLT). He has all power, all knowledge, and is everywhere present at the same time.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Right, Just And Fair

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2023

God is right in… from Nehemiah 9:33- for thou hast done right- KJV (Outline adapted from W. Gregory at: https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/gregory/god_has_done_right.htm)

HoHum: Some folks think they are really good people. Let’s suppose that a person sins 3 times a day. A sin in the morning, a sin during the day, and a sin at night. Sounds like a pretty good person! Let’s think for a moment. If that person is saved at 10 years old and dies at 80 years old that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11, Proverbs 9:8-10, Romans 3:25-26, Nehemiah 9:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Wisely In A Time-Obsessed World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

In Ephesians 5:15-16, we find a call to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity in a world that can often distract us with its busyness.

"Walking Wisely in a Time-Obsessed World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the wisdom-filled words of Ephesians 5:15-16 from the New Living Translation: "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Decision That Determines Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 31, 2024

the Lord has “set before us life and death, blessings and curses” and we are advised to “choose life, so that you and your children may live.” The choice is ours to make

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Matthew 12:30, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Get Ready For Something New! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023

I hope this message will motivate each of us to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God. If God wants to do a new thing, How we do embrace it?

Sermon Get Ready For Something New! TEXT: Isaiah 43:18, 19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. “Forget the former ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:7, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Methodist