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Who Is Wise Among You? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012

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James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are The Magi Called Wise?

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 27, 2006

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The message explains the reasons why the magi are called wise men.

Why Are the Magi Called Wise? Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Don Jones One thing has always bothered me about the story of the magi. They are called wise men. What bothers me is the word wise. These men were adept in the magical arts, they were at best governors or kings from a pagan nation and on top ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Made The Wisemen Wise ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 26, 2003

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The wise men were very educated.....but what really made them wise ?

What Made The Wise Men Wise ? Matthew 2:1-11 Jokes: 3 Wise Women Do you know what would have happened if it had been Three Wise Women instead of Three Wise Men? They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

3 Wise Men & Others

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

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Not everyone who encoutnered Jesus was wise. WIll you be wise in the way you respond to him?

It’s a familiar story. Wise men, kings(?), Magi, astrologers, come from the east to find a child that’s born to be a great King. A new star has appeared in the eastern sky heralding the birth of someone destined for greatness and they’ve come to worship him. This is no ordinary child, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

"New Direction For A New Year" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002

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What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

"New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Your Time To Shine SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Encouragement, Faith

A Time To Take Action

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

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What does, Let’s take action mean? What drives us to take action?

Sermon- A time to take action - If we look at the emotions stirring this year. We will definitely say this is the year that we are saying it’s time to take action! - It’s an emotion that drives at the heart of unrest. Q- Doesn’t that show us what Jesus was here for. Matthew 11:28-30 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go Up...

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 9, 2009

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In a time of trial and seemingly impossible circumstances, Caleb tried to rally the people with a call to go up....

Let Us Go Up… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Go Up Text: Numbers 13:30 “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it…” Scripture Reference: Numbers, chapters 13 and 14. And they returned from searching of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Working In Us

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

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God has plans for each and every one of us. At times, we may become contrary and buck against them. We may grumble and complain, but we must realize that He know's best.

A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15, Matthew 5:45, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 17:22, Ephesians 4:29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

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At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wasted Time And Wasted Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

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In this life we are all allotted so many days, weeks, months and years. These days, weeks, months and years are a gift from almighty God.

What we do with this gift is left entirely up to us. Because of this gift of time this is why there is going to be a judgment to give an account of what we have done with our time. Some will have to give account for their teens, 20 years, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or a 100 years. • But we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke And The Goodness Of A Wise Friend

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 11, 2025

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Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives.

Rebuke and the Goodness of a Wise Friend Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives. Sometimes, a friend who always says “yes” to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - The Wise Men (2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 1, 2019

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Over the years a lot of stories have arisen about the Wise Men. Most of them are folklore with no evidence to prove that they are factual. So, this morning lets concentrate on what we do know about them, rather than on what we don't know..

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) THE WISE MEN (#2) TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12; Numbers 24:17 The story of the Wise Men in the Bible is a story of mystery, for it presents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2005

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In order to know if you are truly wise or otherwise, you must first know what true wisdom is. In today’s lesson, James teaches two important truths about the nature of true wisdom.

Scripture Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors in our day. He is also the second richest man in the world, with an estimated worth of $44 billion. Buffett is so famous that a special edition of the Monopoly board game features him and his companies. A couple of months ago, in June 2005, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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