Sermons about Unspiritual Wisdom

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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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

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

based on 166 ratings

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1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Wisdom! Series

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

based on 67 ratings

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(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

The Devil's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

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Watch your tongue and attitude that it may not create or sow confusion in the body of believers.

The Devils’ Wisdom (Who are we listening to) James 3:13-18 Introduction In a book published some years ago, Canon Roger Lloyd an archdemon within Satanism, instructs disciples on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. “Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

based on 287 ratings

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God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002

based on 33 ratings

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Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of A Widow

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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What would you do if God asked you to give the very last of your possessions to a complete stranger? This episode in the life of Elijah, shows us what real faith is all about.

THE WISDOM OF A WIDOW I Kings 17:8-16 The sun beats down unmercifully upon the tiny town of Zarephath, a remote village well to the north of the land of Palestine. It is there that a fraw widow woman searches for sticks. Why is she searching for sticks? She is searching for sticks because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom's Children

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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God’s wisdom is vindicated thru her children.

WISDOM’S CHILDREN—Luke 7:24-35 A traveling salesman who was in a terrible rush, drove up to the only bridge across a wide but lazy river/The bridge had been washed out by a recent storm & the water was murky/The salesman stops his 4X4 at the water’s edge & notices a local(a very short man) sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

based on 184 ratings

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Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promises Of Wisdom

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

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Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristic Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Wisdom – is the action that results from or the ability to respond to knowledge and understanding. Wisdom puts truth into action.

Developing Christian Character: The Characteristic of Wisdom. Character: - is defined as the pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; it is wisdom, humbleness, purity, reverence, moral constitution, moral firmness, self control, integrity, truthfulness, honesty, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-31

Denomination: Apostolic

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 146 ratings

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Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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