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Daniel: The Wise Will Be All Right Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God knows the future. Even if we don't know the future, we can be wise about how we live. At the end of God's future, we will be all right--ALL right--righteous in glory.

THE WISE WILL BE ALL RIGHT—Daniel 10-12 ***The 2010 movie, “The Kids Are All Right,” was about two women who married, with each having children by the same sperm donor. They raised their kids together. The plot takes crazy twists and turns, as one of the women has an affair with the sperm donor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise Builder's Handbook- Introduction Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

At the beginning of 2011 God told us that He was going to do a new thing here and a lot of things changed since! The 1st few months of 2011 we were away from you, but when we got out of hospital the Lord again spoke to us saying that there is a harvest here in Anjung and it's going to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Wise Woman Saves The Day Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jan 14, 2009

A wise man learns to control his temper.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Days of David: A Wise Woman Saves the Day 1 Samuel 25 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday evening, May 4, 2008 With our third son on the way, I have been re-reading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To The Wise Men

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003

The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Abraham: Making Wise Choices

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need to make wise choices in our lives as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: Did you ever make a choice, that as soon as you made it, you knew it was a bad choice? Sometimes, even before we make it, we know it is the wrong choice, but we go ahead and make it anyway! But then, there are some times that we can make a good choice and we know as soon as we make it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Wise Parents Of Gen Z

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 17, 2023

Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little.

Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little. We also compete with the world of entertainment, public ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Proverbs 3:5, 1 Chronicles 29:19, Job 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Not Wise In Your Own Eyes!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2015

Follow His rules and commandments meticulously so that you do not forfeit the blessings promised by God! Stick on to Him and His ways!

Do not deviate! Psalm 81:11 "But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” Pretty scary to read that God would give up on us! The Lord says: ‘I gave them over to their stubborn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Words For The Right Path Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2014

Childrens dedication service featuring 5 aspects that will assist in giving God a child truly dedicated to him.

1 Samuel1:1-28 There was a man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah in the region of Zuph in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, of Ephraim. Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Each year ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Foursquare

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

One of the things the devil has been very successful at, is getting the church completely sidetracked from the mission God intended the church to do.

To see that this is the case, all you have to do is observe what people seem to want from the church. For example, some see the church as: • A drug center to reach an emotional high. They get depressed and they want to come to church for a “Fix” • A social club where they can socialize with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"The Visitation By The Wise Men”

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 22, 2016

Wise men still SEEK Him, SERVE Him, and WORSHIP HIm

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 3, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “The Visitation by the Wise Men” Matthew 2:1-12 Several years ago, I came across a humorous article which suggested that had the wise men been women, this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

What Are The Characteristics Of A Wise Person? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 10, 2021

“No man is really wise until he is gentle and humble in heart” A Pure heart is the truest wisdom. "

The quest for wisdom is an ageless pursuit that rewards the seeker with a lifetime of knowledge, satisfaction, and personal success. These are riches that never lose value with time. James, the brother of Jesus (Matthew. 13:55) and leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15) have been asked this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 More Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 18, 2006

A survey of Proverbs 21-25

Islington Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Proverbs 21-25 Genesis 41 8 more ways to be wise This morning as we carry on our study in the Proverbs I would like to share with you an example of utter foolishness. This comes from this weeks Tuesday edition of the National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

The Wise Men's Greatest Act

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000

Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Methodist