Sermons on Wisdom And Discernment:

Discerning The Times : A Call To Action

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 6, 2006

WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE AND DO WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO AT THIS TIME.

DISCERNING THE TIMES : A CALL TO ACTION ******************************************** INTRODUCTION ************* WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST DISCERN WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN THESE LAST DAYS AND JOIN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Foundation Of Wisdom Proverbs 9:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 24, 2024

We have access to more knowledge than any previous generation. Yet, despite this abundance of information, wisdom seems increasingly scarce. Proverbs 9:10 gives us the answer.

Transformed by Truth: The Foundation of Wisdom Proverbs 9:10 Introduction: The Quest for True Wisdom In today’s world, we are flooded with information. From social media to 24-hour news cycles, we have access to more knowledge than any previous generation. Yet, despite this abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 14:1, James 1:5, Colossians 2:3, Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 5:14, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 8:13, Psalm 34:9, Proverbs 22:4, Proverbs 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Wisdom Verses Human Wisdom

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 21, 2013

HUMAN WIDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR

GOD’S WISDOM VERSES HUMAN WISDOM OBSERVATION: HUMAN WISDOM IS NOT WITHOUT ERROR. INTERPRETATION: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:19-20 (NKJV) FOR THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD IS FOOLISHNESS WITH GOD. FOR IT IS WRITTEN, HE CATCHES THE WISE IN THEIR OWN CRAFTINESS: AND AGAIN, THE LORD KNOWS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Our Deepest Desires PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores aligning our desires with God's, emphasizing His joy in our repentance and return to Him, as illustrated in Luke 15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we stand united in our faith, bound by the love of our Savior, and driven by the desire to know Him more. Today, we delve into the heart of desire, guided by the wisdom of our Lord as revealed in the book of Luke, chapter 15. In the ...read more

Topics: Desire, Lost Sheep, Prodigal Son

Apostles And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2018

Some of the combative people in Corinth, who had formed factions, seem to have made more of them than was appropriate, placing them on a pedestal as if they were lords of their faith, and authors of their religion.

September 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7: Apostles and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.5-3.17 1 Cor 3:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom: Engaging The World With Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 8, 2024

Colossians 4:5-6 offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of Christ in all they do.

Walking in Wisdom: Engaging the World with Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of wisdom and grace as we delve into Colossians 4:5-6. This passage offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Colossians 4:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 15:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning God's Will: Tangible And Pragmatic Ways

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 27, 2023

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways Introduction: One of the most important aspects of the Christian faith is discerning the will of God. Many people struggle with the concept of discernment because they often do not know how to hear God's voice. It is important for us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-24

Wisdom Is Grits

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-5, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Wisdom

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Jul 6, 2001

James speaks about finding the secret to true wisdom.

REAL WISDOM --The Secret to Wisdom is consistency. A. What it means to be "double minded." 1. Inability to trust fully in God. -This is the person that feels they "need" Christ, but then also wants to make sure that they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 18, 2001

It is vitally important that you understand how completely dependent you are on God. Everyone claims to have the answers to life’s questions but only God truly does!

”Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 1.6-13 as a model for our prayers of guidance

I. Obedience and Sacrifice precede Wisdom and Guidance (vs. 6) - we may withold tithes, service, participation, etc. until God does something - when we give these things to God, He will then guide us (vs. 7) - while God may not appear in the middle of the night to ask us what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational