Sermons on wisdom:

Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2015

God was pleased to give Solomon His wisdom and Solomon often spoke of the importance of seeking that wisdom. So, why was Solomon telling us here in Ecclesiastes that wisdom is empty and disappointing?

TITLE: Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18/2:12-16 The average public library has between 10,000 to 15,000 books on its shelves. (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/50441) During the War of 1812 (between England and America), the British invaded Washington D.C. and burnt much of it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom’s Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 12, 2010

In the call of wisdom, we can see: 1) Wisdom’s Cry 2) Wisdom’s Warning & 3) Wisdom’s Punishments & Rewards

Proverbs 1:20-33 "Wisdom’s Warning" Everton Community Church. Sunday, June 13 2010 Stephen Hawking, the biggest brain among the big brains of physics, took the star turn here for the recent World Science Festival. That he is now spending several weeks at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013

Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom’s Invitation Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

proverbs 9

Proverbs 9 A. HER PREPARATION… Her beautiful home: a large house with seven pillars. (The number 7 suggests completeness) Wisdom makes provisions. B. HER PLEA… She wants to be heard! She cries out from the highest place in the city. She invites others who lack understanding. Wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2004

Wisdom comes from God, and is a very real and practical sense of what to do, how to do it, and why it must be done...but wisdom is no guarantee that we’ll act wisely.

Wisdom II Chronicles 1:1-11, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you” (vs 7). If God handed you a “blank check”--if you could ask Him for anything and receive it, what would your pray for? I saw a “prayer” on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

Wisdom is something every Christian servant should ask for when in need of help through the trials of life.

Wisdom, James 1:5-8 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, June 22, 2003 CONCLUSION [ILLUS - JOKE] A man was pulled over by a policeman and asked if he knew he was going too fast. He said, ‘I’m sorry officer. I had my cruise control on and just forgot the speed limit changed.’ His ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom!

PSA 3:13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom.

#2005-42 Sermon Series: Finding Your Focus Title: Wisdom Text: I Kings 3:7-14; 4:29-30, 32-34 Truth: God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom. Aim: To help you pray for wisdom to determine the primary focus or priority of your life. INTRODUCTION A redhead is walking through the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 29, 2011

The Greatness of Wisdom

Topic: WISDOM'S PRECIOUSNESS Text: Prov. 3:13-20 Christ is the Wisdom of God, and to them that believe He is precious. Those who have put on Christ have such an adorning that all the material glories of earth are not to be compared with it. "She is more precious than rubies." From these verses we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2011

Which type of wisdom are we really listening to?

One of my favorite scenes in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is when the protector of the Holy Grail told the seekers, “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.” One of the Seekers was this “Nazi” Guy who went first and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 3, 2013

1 Corinthians 3:18-20 (NIV)

I. Are you wise? a. For many people they would say of course I am wise I have been on this earth for a very long time. b. Some people may say I am wise because I have a college degree hanging on my wall, so that must mean that I am wise. c. A very few amount of people may say I have (DR) in front ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: *other

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 16, 2015

Which type of wisdom is influencing us?

We Have learned so much from the Letter by James because they are truths from our Creator God! One of the most important truths we have noted is that we are to live by faith by actually taking actions based on our belief. Faith without deeds is dead. This morning, we will learn more about how to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 26, 2015

It’s not an accident that this book has been classified as "Wisdom Literature." In my opinion, it’s probably the most philosophical books of the entire Bible. But, it also contains more than just philosophical debate. It contains some very practical and down-to-earth wisdom.

Series: Vanity Topic: Wisdom Text: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 Last week, I began my sermon talking about wisdom. This week I want to expand on that thought as we come to the seventh chapter of Ecclesiastes. It’s not an accident that this book has been classified as "Wisdom Literature." In my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist