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  • Captain Emily Vincent avatar

    The Wise And Foolish Man Series

    Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 10, 2023
     | 2,210 views

    We have all sang the song, and we all know this story, but we can still learn something new from Jesus today when we hear Him speak to us about how the wise and foolish man built their houses on the rock and the sand...and how this impacts their foundations...

    So, a few weeks ago we started a new sermon series called the Sermon on the mount. I love this series because we honestly get to see Jesus’ ministry at it’s core…we see Him speaking to His followers, His people, and we hear exactly what He is all about…we also get a glimpse into the type of teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Made These Wise Men So Wise?

    Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 770 ratings
     | 98,385 views

    The wisdom needed to begin a search for God, to pursue that search, and finally to respond in worship once the successful fulfillment of that search is realized.

    Sunday Morning Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2003 "What Made These Wise Men So Wise?" Introduction: The day after Thanksgiving Day, is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. From all the reports I’ve seen, the malls were full of shoppers. You know what that means don’t you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
     | 8,086 views

    Were the wise men as smart as we think?

    Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Remember, Jesus Christ and constantly keep Him in mind as risen from the dead." (2 Tim. 2:8 - Amplifie

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion Illustration:Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe. Augustine. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Wise Are You In The Use Of Money - The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,595 views

    In the Parable of the Shrewd Steward Jesus gives us three principles of wise stewardship.

    The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 6 “How Wise Are You In the Use of Money” or “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 I hope that you know today, that you can trust God, but when it comes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A.C. Caincross avatar

    God Can Use What You Have

    Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 26,607 views

    This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

    INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News Of Christ's Coming Among Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 834 views

    Explores anticipating Christ's return, utilizing our God-given talents, and living faithfully through understanding and applying God's parables and teachings.

    Good morning, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, united under the banner of faith, bound by our shared love for God. The world outside may be filled with uncertainty and change, but in this sacred space, we find solace in the eternal truth of God's Word. There's a quote by G.K. ...read more

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    A Word To The Wise On Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2013
    based on 115 ratings
     | 31,649 views

    James says the tongue is a filthy and foul organ of the body. But Proverbs 15 tells us that that very tongue has ability to do mighty things for God. What does Proverbs tell us are the good things we can use this muscle to do?

    OPEN: The tongue. The tongue is considered a very important part of our culture. So much so that it is central to many of our common sayings. Sayings like: • I just said that “Tongue-in-cheek” • Or “are you tongue tied? • “Will you quit sticking your tongue out. • Or “That’s a real tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Wise About Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2024
     | 2,034 views

    One of the primary issues addressed in Proverbs is the use of our tongues. In this sermon, we explore the wrong and right uses of the tongue, and discuss how to control the tongue.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about an ancient philosopher named Xanthus who told his servant to go to the market and find the very best thing available to cook for a special dinner for his friends. 1. The philosopher and his guests sat down for the dinner and were treated to four courses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Able Said The Master

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 7,695 views

    God expects us to use the resources He has entrusted to us. From the parable of the talents.

    Joke - A wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his 3 most trusted friends to his side: his attorney, his doctor, and his preacher. He said to them, “I know I’m not long for this world, and all I have to show for it is money. They always say you can’t take it with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Faithful And Wise Servant

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,424 views

    We must be faithful and wise in our calling.

    Matthew 24:45-51 KJV Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? [46] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. [47] Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Wise Builder

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,194 views

    Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

    Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time's Value

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 1, 2022
     | 3,502 views

    How do we spend our time throughout our lives? Do we spend it wisely?

    Time's Value When speaking or writing about "TIME" in the biblical sense the New and Old Testaments contain almost 1,100 references to time. Ecclesiastes 3 is an excellent, nearly all-inclusive, place to begin. Here are those verses are as written in the New King James Version. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Dazzling Gemstones In God's Jewelry Case Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,089 views

    A sermon on using our time and talents towards the goals of God's kingdom.

    October 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Exodus 35:30-35; Matthew 5:13-16 The Dazzling Gemstones in God’s Jewelry Case Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Journey Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,796 views

    The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

    Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist