Sermons on Unspiritual Wisdom:

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2013

So many are dissatisfied, disillusioned, and desperate - and some of them then turn and seek Jesus to fill the void! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

We Would See Jesus John 12:20-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeeJesus.html What a motto! I trust that you didn't come to hear me today, but to hear from Jesus, and to see Him in His Word! Do you go to a Christian concert in order to 'see' that quartet, or to see Jesus? You know that person ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Funerals And Death

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

This is a sermon about Death, Dying and Funerals. It's from my personal experience from conducting over 100 funerals.

These are my sermon notes from a sermon I preached on the 18th March 2012 at Nowra City Church titled:- Let’s Talk about Death During the course of the last 12 years of being Senior Pastor of Nowra City Church, I have conducted about 100 funerals in my time. I have buried – hero’s of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Ecclesiastes 7:4, Psalm 13:2-4, Job 7:15-16, Jeremiah 20:14-18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:22-23, Psalm 23:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:1-3, Philippians 1:21, Revelation 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ In Us The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 10, 2018

Christ lives in us through His Spirit

Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Other translations puts it this way : God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27, Micah 6:8, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 26, 2024

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. Let us investigate the term PERFECT.

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. As cultures change, so do the accepted meanings of terms. Scripture was written into the English language as early as 1611 AD. It was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Deuteronomy 18:13, Ezekiel 18:25, Proverbs 11:20, Psalm 119:1-4, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:11-15, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Habits #2 - Knowledge Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2025

James Clear: “The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow.”

HOLY HABIT #2: KNOWLEDGE Introduction Imagine that you have an ice cube sitting on a table in front of you. The room is cold and you can see your breath. It is currently 25 degrees. Ever so slowly the room begins to warm up. 26 … 27 … 28 degrees. The ice cube is still sitting on the table in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Encourages believers to diligently study, understand, and live out the teachings of the Bible, seeking God's approval through their faithful application.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship, in the shared love of our faith, and in the common hope of our future. We come together not as strangers, but as family, bound by the unbreakable ties of our shared belief. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Topics: Study, Approved

Happy Mother's Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the vital role of mothers in shaping their children's spiritual lives and, consequently, the development of the Church.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a pleasure to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we unite our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of the Word. As we gather in fellowship, let's take a moment to appreciate the divine connection that binds us all. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Mother's Day

Church Tragedy: Devoid Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores navigating faith amidst worldly distractions, maintaining churches as sanctuaries of God's love, and fostering spirit-filled stewards for service.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a wonderful day to come together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, to feel the warmth of His love and to seek His wisdom? His Word is our guide, our comfort, our hope, and our strength. It's a joy to be here with you, to share in this ...read more

Topics: Worldly Leadership

Lessons From Dad

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 19, 2011

Lessons from my father that also translate into spiritual/biblical lessons from our Heavenly father...

Lessons from Dad TCF Sermon June 19, 2011 Father’s Day is not just the masculine counterpart of Mother’s Day. As one example of this reality, here’s one young boy’s definition of Father’s Day: It’s just like Mother’s Day only you don’t spend so much. Dads don’t always seem to get the same level ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Strength In Human Weakness Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

This message focuses on God's message and how we are to hear it and share it.

Introduction: 1. Many years ago, a young man who had just got out of Bible College where he’d spent several years learning all the theological words he thought would make him a successful preacher. He was hired by a country church & was determined to bringing new people to Christ. So he set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021

One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13, Romans 12:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In A Manner Worthy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2019

In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11)

If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. When hiking, it's important to stay on the trail to avoid getting lost. While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, a 19-year-old hiker from Quebec was rescued after being ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Other

Preaching Christ Crucified

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

Thoughts on preaching

When a person is called to “trial preach”, he has a dilemma. How can he go into a church that he doesn't know in a community that he doesn't know and preach a sermon that is relevant to people he doesn't know? I'm at an advantage here because I live in this community and I'm active in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the first part of our series on James. We talked about the difference between trials and temptations and how to handle them.

We are starting a brand new series today called a search for what is real. Between now and the end of June we are going to be walking through one of my favorite books of the Bible, and one of the most controversial ones, the book of James. When I was in college, I led a small group of high ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With A Heaven-View

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ