Sermons on the wise or evil servant: showing 586-600 of 118,176

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 19, 2018

Simply hearing Jesus is not enough; we have to put into practice what we have heard.

MOST PEOPLE BUILD THEIR houses on the sand; I’m sure of it. Not their houses, of course. Not really. But their lives. By which I mean, most people don’t listen to Jesus when they think about what goes into living, or what ought to. When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to do something. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is The Wise Guy?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Wise Toleration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who practiced wise toleration without sacrificing what is true, honorable and God inspired.

1. Today’s media continually stresses the importance of tolerating other peoples’ beliefs, practices or viewpoints with a measure of respect. Yet, Christians know that Jesus is THE way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by Him. Gamaliel gives us a fine example of one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is A Wise Man?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Wisdom and knowledge are the most two sought after qualities in life. What is wisdom? Jesus teaches that wisdom is the practical understanding of the mind of God.

James is saying, “Who knows the mind of God?” Who among you has no will of his own? C.H. Spurgeon, “The right use of knowledge.” Wisdom is seeing all things from God’s point of view. Proverbs 1:7, 10:27. The message of the Bible is, “There are two ways you and I can use our days. We can spend them ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of The Wise Man!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 15, 2011

In our journey through life we can learn much from the wise men's journey to see the Christ newly born King of the Jews.

Mat 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus - The Suffering Servant. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 53. • Isaiah chapter 53 is very much a picture of someone suffering and being crucified. • What makes this chapter unique is this; • Crucifixion would not be known in this part of the world for another 700 years. • It was the invasion of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Wise And Foolish Virgins Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 23, 2009

The parable illustrates the Second Coming of Jesus as being Certain, Joyful Delayed and Decisive with the Foolish virgins excluded from the Banquet with no oil of the Spirit but the Wise receiving eternal bliss in Christ.

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins is one of the best known of the parables of Jesus. It’s one of series of stories that our Lord told as He neared the end of His ministry in connection with His Second Advent, the end of the Day of Grace, each of them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Words To Pray

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 29, 2012

1. You comprehend me (vs. 1-6). 2. You guide & guard me (vs. 7-12). 3. You formed & fashioned me (vs. 13-16). 4. I treasure your thinking of me (vs. 17-18). 5. Your enemies are my enemies (vs. 19-22). 6. Lord, keep searching & steering me (vs. 23-24)

Wise Words to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 5, 2012 *Do you want a better prayer life? -- I’m sure all of us would say, “Yes!” *Well this Psalm can help us, because it was written by a man after God’s own heart. David had a wonderful prayer life, and he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Living And Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2019

Everything is connected when you are a true disciple of Jesus.

Wise Living and Discipleship (Proverbs 27:8-13) 1. This is a true story: For the second week in a row, my son and I were the only ones who showed up for his soccer team’s practice. Frustrated, I told him, “Please tell your coach that we keep coming for practice, but no one is ever here.” My son ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Wise Person

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You can be a wise person in Jesus Christ

Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: How to become a wise person When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of a person who has been to college and has earned many educational degrees. When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of someone who has a whole lot of knowledge in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Wise Guy

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We are called to make WISE decisions in our walk with Christ!

Date Written: May 1, 2006 Date Preached: May 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Making Wise Decisions Sermon Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Introduction: You have heard it said that the sum of our lives consist of the decisions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifted Up Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 30, 2008

Our passage teaches us of a violent grace. Though man would cast down the Servant, God would lift Him up and glorify Him. He who man esteemed not, God would magnify.

ISAIAH 52:13 15 - 52:15 THE LIFTED UP SERVANT John 12: 32-33 The text we begin today may be the best know in the Old Testament. The passage is certainly one of the riches and most unmistakable prophecies in the Bible. Our text begins the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Make Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005

Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ