Sermons on Practical Wisdom:

The Word On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005

This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Wisdom! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 29, 2004

(Devotional Series 6/50) In these verses we learn three things about wisdom. 1.IT HAS TO BE SOUGHT BY MAN;2.IT HAS TO BE GIVEN BY GOD;3.IT HAS TO BE APPLIED TO LIFE.

TRUE WISDOM Proverbs 2:1-15 (Devotional Series 6) It is difficult to find a precise definition for the word "wisdom" which appears so often in this book. Sometimes it is almost personnified, and some have equated it with the Holy Spirit. It is probably more exact to say that it is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Passing On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008

This message talks about how we should be passing on wisdom, and how easy that really is to accomplish!

I am a fan of the long pass. Who of us isn’t really, right? Most of us as kids grow up wanting to be quarterbacks. We day dream of catching or throwing that game winning Hail Mary pass. Throwing and catching is a lot of fun to watch too... This morning, I want to talk about what you pass on from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Wisdom

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 19, 2009

We are to pursue the wisdom that is "from above" not that which is of man.

WHAT IS THE POINT of pursuing wisdom? To become wise. • Gaining wisdom is its own reward. Or is it? • Philosophers might think so, but James has other ideas. • James challenges us to think differently about wisdom. • James lived during a time of great philosophers: The Greek: ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Wisdom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2010

Wisdom is the key, this is a verse upon verse study from the book of Proverbs. Enjoy- it’s the word of life.

The Power of Wisdom Proverbs 15:1-33 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Concerning Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

The importance of wise living

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “CONCERNING WISDOM” ECCLESIASTES 7:10-29 Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company. They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the department manager. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009

Wisdom is not knowledge, it is the correct application of knowledge. A person can have all the knowledge in the world and yet lack wisdom.

Walking in Wisdom Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I have an uncle that has a certain phrase that he often uses when someone comes to him with troubling news. He will listen to the person and then he will say, “This too will pass.” Now he doesn’t say that flippantly or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

We have a short life, we need to know the One who is eternal. We live a sinful life, we need God’s forgiveness. We have a frail life, we need God’s help.

Psalms 90:1-17 The author of this psalm is Moses. The first writer of the Bible is Moses. - No books were written in the days before the Flood when people lived to be almost 1000 years of age. Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. - No Bible books were written in the days of Abraham when people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A second message by Paul on spiritual wisdom.

THE WISDOM OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRO: Men sometimes speak of "The Simple Gospel." This is true enough if you are considering what is involved in salvation. But it is very profound in what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Families Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw can parents showe wisdom in the way they raise their children

We’ve spent 4 weeks reading through Ecclesiastes working out how that sort of wisdom literature fits with the rest of God’s revelation of himself and I hope we discovered that it fits well. But I thought we might round that series off with a short excursion into Proverbs, in particular to think ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Mouth Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2013

What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom!

Mouth of wisdom! Luke 21:15 “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom! The moment you walk into the interviewer’s cabin, God can give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Wisdom

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

This sermon is on wisdom

God gives us the wisdom that we need. God gives us wisdom to make us smarter. God is willing to give us all of the wisdom that we need. The older we get the more wisdom we will gain. We have to read to gain wisdom. If we don’t read we can’t gain the wisdom that we need. People can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:24

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012

What is the true wisdom that all Christians possess?

Introduction Are you wise? Do you possess profound wisdom? Do you have such wisdom that it would be worth the while of a truth seeker to climb a high mountain and ask you for such words that would change his life, indeed, that would be the most important he could ever know? Paul thought he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed