Sermons about The Quest For Wisdom

When You Lack Wisdom

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

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Encouragement to act wisely in the midst of pressure packed situations.

JAMES 1:5-8 WHEN YOU LACK WISDOM Ralph had worked for his company for almost 15 years and he had always been one of the top salesmen. But the economy had slowed down to a snail’s pace and no one was placing orders with him anymore. The pressure was really beginning to mount, and past performance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning True Wisdom (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 7,340 views

Characteristics of godly wisdom are examined.

Discerning True Wisdom (II) James 3:17 7-20-08 Introduction Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is the principle thing: Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” If wisdom is to be our principle pursuit in life we need to know exactly what the Scripture is talking about when it tells ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Where True Wisdom Is Found

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 26, 2009

based on 13 ratings

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True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God.

WHERE TRUE WISDOM IS FOUND--Job 28:1-28 Proposition: True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to know and experience the true wisdom of a ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Wisdom From The Star

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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How God uses symbols, and tangible things, to remind us of Himself.

LEARNING LIGHT FROM THE STAR… LEARNING WISDOM FROM THE WISEMEN BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT Christmas is filled with symbols. The Christmas symbols of the world is Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, presents roasted turkey, cranberries, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

based on 7 ratings

| 6,829 views

Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 28, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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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

Wisdom: 2 Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 8,839 views

Wisdom is the key to life. Choose wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

It’s interesting how often in the Scriptures we find ourselves addressed as though we were walking along and had come to a fork in the road. Here we have to make a decision. Do we go right or do we go left? And so often the decision is a life changing one. Joshua in Joshua 24 tells the people they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,407 views

What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God’s way you will live.

What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Why does God spend so much space in his written word on encouraging us to be wise? Well today’s passage goes some way in answering those sorts of questions. In fact what we find here is first a warning, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-36

Denomination: Anglican

Thinking About God's Wisdom

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 3,525 views

Man’s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God.

Thinking About God=s Wisdom. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Text: 1 Corinthians 2:16 Sermon Idea: Man=s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God. Sin runs rampant in our society. Daily newspaper and television reports of overcrowding of prisons can attest to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Walk In Wisdom-Walk With God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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If we want to live wisely then we must walk with God.

“Walk In Wisdom? Walk With God” Proverbs 1 Last week we began our new study of Solomon’s book of Proverbs. I hope that you walked away from our study thinking to yourself, “Those ancient wisdom sayings of Proverbs are more relevant to my life today than anything being offered by the authorities ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

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James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: *other

Kingdom Wisdom From Proverbs

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2005

based on 66 ratings

| 13,059 views

Christians are citizens of God’s Kingdom needing Kingdom Wisdom as detailed by Solomon in Kingdom: Rules (The Ten Commandments); Principles (Love and Faithfulness); Decision-Making (Trust in the Lord); Economics (Honour God with our Money) and Discipline

God wants His people to have a full and satisying life. But how do we get it? Demands are made on us, with the pressures of the 21st century in terms of time and resources. We’re bombarded by the influences of the secular environment and at the same time there’s the insistent call of God as we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wisdom And Man's Foolishness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 10, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Man’s wisdom is in reality foolishness compared to glory of God’s wisdom as revealed in the cross of Christ.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 TITLE: “GOD’S WISDOM AND MAN’S FOOLISHNESS” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were working with a contracting firm hired to dig a large hole. After several hours of hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 7,620 views

How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Oh The Depth Of God's Wisdom!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 19, 2005

based on 13 ratings

| 4,021 views

Our children (and new Christians) will eventually be exposed to the wisdom of this world. Sometimes such wisdom can confuse and frustrate a persons faith especially when they present so much data and so many voices to stand against God’s Word. Today’s mes

Text: Romans 11:33-11:34 Title: OH THE DEPTH OF GOD’S WISDOM! Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-34

Denomination: Lutheran

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