Sermons on Speak Wisely:

Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001

In these last two verses of James 3, we see what’s behind godly wisdom (v. 17a). We see what’s at the center of godly wisdom (v. 17b). And we see what follows godly wisdom (v. 18).

Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 2) James 3:17-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 20, 2001 Introduction: “Ken Walker writes in Christian Reader that in the 1995 college football season 6-foot-2-inch, 280-pound Clay Shiver, who played center for the Florida State ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: *other

Experience God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2012

Genesis presents a picture of warning showing the threats to a harmonious experience of fellowship with God. In Genesis 3:1-9 we see: 1)The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and 4) The Tragedy (Genesis

Prime Minister Stephen Harper met this week with representatives of Canada’s first nations communities. In an effort to repair generations of conflict and mistrust, they met in Ottawa to improve communications and come to agreements on some crucial issues. The Chiefs warned that a failure to do so, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Two Foundations In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2014

All men are building, all builders choose a foundation. All foundations will be tried. Only one foundation will stand the storm of judgment.

MATTHEW 7: 24-29 THE TWO FOUNDATIONS IN LIFE [Psalms 89:20-29] Here is the familiar story of two men building their homes (lives). Both men had access to the same materials. Both had choices as to where and how to build their homes (lives). But one man’s house stood while the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Family Strong: Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

Mankind's ability to love purely (AGAPE) was lost in the fall of Adam and Eve. But Jesus redeems love in the family.

Family Strong: LOVE Romans 5:7-8 Last week, we talked about partnership. Going back into Genesis, we saw how God’s design for marriage was pure and fulfilling. Then something went terribly wrong. Sin entered, and the resulting sin natures of both the husband and wife corrupted the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 2, 2025

I believe and I want you to believe that YHWH God provides the strength and guidance necessary to guard the heart. The blood of Jesus can guard our heart. The presence and filling of the Holy Spirit guards our heart.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION… Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life In Christ I like to read. I enjoy a good story. I like a book that is useful to me. I am usually either reading or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011

James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Align Your Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024

How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 3… verses 10-17. As we begin…I’m reminded of a particular type of scenario that has been a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communication: Listen With The Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Sermon series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smally. Communication is more than just hearing words, we have to go deeper to the heart of the matter

COMMUNICATION: LISTEN WITH THE HEART A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Communication: Listen with the Heart. ILLUSTRATION: This story appeared in The News Gazette last May. A minister decided ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019

Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Tongue Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

The idiom of the Evil Tongue reminds us of the deadly nature of gossip!

1. Words are important. A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009

The writer of Job explains to us the difference between human wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. How do we find wisdom?

KNOWING GOD: THE SOURCE OF WISDOM Why do we need wisdom? Someone said that knowledge is the ability to take something apart; wisdom is needed to put it back together again. I am not sure where that saying came from but I think it makes partial sense. A young man in our congregation told me ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Sidestepping Landmines

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009

There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 28, 2006

Pentecost 15(C) - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: Knowing the Lord is to fear him and this fear is only the beginning.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM September 17, 2006 - PENTECOST 15 - Proverbs 9:8-12 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: No one likes to be called a dummy or considered stupid. The fact is our society places a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Olivet Discourse-Rapture Ready - Be Ready For Christ's Return. Parable Of The 10 Virgins_matthew 25.1-13 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 27, 2025

Be ready for CHRIST’s return. Spiritual preparedness is personal, non-transferable, and essential for entering GOD’s kingdom - each one must be ready for the LORD’s return.

2025.09.28. Sermon Notes. Be Ready for Christ’s Return - Matthew 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Romans 14:12, Genesis 7:16, Matthew 24:46, Romans 8:16, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Peter 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Drift Spiritual

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 5, 2018

Things the Devil uses to take our eyes off God.

Why Do WE Drift Spiritual Ephesians 5: 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist