Sermons on Practical Wisdom:

The Fountain Of Smart

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn a lot in this message on how to get wisdom.

The Fountain of Smart How To Get Wisdom 5/19/04 I. Introduction Sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. For example: · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him.” · ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Do Not Know

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Wisdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:33 (Amplified Bible) 11:33 So they replied to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus said to them, Neither am I going to tell you what [sort of] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2023

Jesus spoke words of wisdom in the Sermon on The Mount

Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: There he stood on a Sunday afternoon in the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Charting The Course In 2010

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 2, 2010

A state of the Church type of sermon, that focuses on living for the Lord, but also in trusting in His provision for the coming year.

Charting the Course in 2010 Text: Selected Scriptures (Joshua 3:1-7, Matt. 13:18-22, By: Ken McKinley Before we begin I want to show you all a video that kind of goes along with our sermon this morning (Show the Lifehouse “Everything” skit) Now we’ll be looking at several texts this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Basics - (Second In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion June 23, 2019 Back to Basics (second in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Rules And Superstition Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008

True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Patience Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) What is patience? The picture of patience. The purpose of patience. The practical practice of patience. Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

PATIENCE The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The annual cost of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Of Daniel

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2006

There was a supernatural ability that allowed Daniel to have knowledge, skill and wisdom,Knowledge, skill and wisdom are the things that you need, to help you get to the top.

Luke 21:15: “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. Daniel 1:8-9: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15, Daniel 21:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheep, Wolves, Sheepdogs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018

We are not called to apply the superficial wisdom of American culture to reshape our Catholic identity. We are called to alert Americans to the wisdom of Catholic culture that is given to us by Our Lord.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2018 The Good Shepherd In a popular movie from a few years back, the main character, a gung-ho SEAL from Odessa, tells his listeners that there are three kinds of people: wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs. The wolves prey on the sheep, the sheep cower in fear, and the sheepdogs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

The Fragrance Of Fasting Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message three in our exposition of Nehemiah focusing on the practice of fasting.

Chico Alliance Church "The Fragrance of Fasting" INTRODUCTION Many would love perform like some exceptional athlete or some famous musician. Most any ability does not come without practice and training. There is natural talent, but even natural talent must be cultivated and trained. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Uses Weak People (Acts - Part 31) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Five Key Practices to turn by biggest weakness into my greatest strength

God uses Weak people Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 31 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 17, 2003 Acts 18:23-28 FIVE KEY PRACTICES TO TURN MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS INTO MY GREATEST STRENGTH: 1. Am I Growing in Knowledge of God¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-19 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 20, 2016

Part B--xvii-xix of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XIX—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required ...read more

Denomination: Baptist