Sermons on Wisdom And Discernment:

In Pursuit Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 16, 2015

Though more precious than gold, wisdom is not hidden like gold is. Wisdom is all around us and is easily accessible for all who seek it.

Proverbs 1:1-7, 3:1-8. "In Pursuit of Wisdom" INTRODUCTION Sometimes people post pictures on their refrigerator or bathroom mirror in order to help them reach a goal, for which they are striving. A picture of a Tahitian thatched hut might help them save for an exotic Polynesian vacation. A ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call Of Wisdom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Call of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33 The Call of Wisdom 1 The Invitation of Wisdom 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: a) It Is A Priviliged Invitation 20 Wisdom crieth without 1. The Person Who is Speaking 20 Wisdom Personified as Christ Himself 2. The Place of His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Holiness

Benefits Of Wisdom

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 30, 2008

Being wise in God’s ways, wisdom comes and makes available a correct application of truth which will honor the Lord and bring about untold blessings.

Benefits of Wisdom Text: Proverbs 3:1-32 Intro: Apostle Paul asked in 1 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV), "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?" Being wise in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Words Of Wisdom

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Vanity Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 24, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from wisdom.

Scripture Dr. David A. Hubbard, former president and professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, told the following story in his commentary on the book of Ecclesiastes: I hated to dampen their sparkling spirits, but I had to help them face reality. Year after year I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Or Nonsense?

Contributed by Justin Hardin on Aug 7, 2010

An examination of a difficult passage in John 6 where Jesus floors the crowd with his declaration that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to receive eternal life. Appropriate for use prior to Lord's Supper.

Wisdom or Nonsense? John 6:47-71 47“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48Yes, I am the bread of life! 49Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51I am the living bread that came ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-71

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010

From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Wisdoms Bypaths Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2016

As we confront evil, foolishness, and moral chaos, we need wisdom and some guidance to help us confront battle fatigue or the temptation to sin in less obvious ways because of wrongdoing.

Wisdom’s Bypaths (Proverbs 24:13-18) 1. A not-so-bright road worker was hired to paint the line down the center of street. The first day he managed to paint 2 miles, and his boss was very pleased. The next day he only painted 2 blocks, but his boss thought that he'd probably started off too hard ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017

Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2018

The command to imitate God in Ephesians 5:15-17 teaches us to walk in wisdom.

Scripture Two weeks I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 called, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave three ways ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scads Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020

Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divisions And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2018

One of the principal objectives of this letter was to correct the problems which had arisen in the Corinthian church; the first one the apostle mentions is the divisions which existed there. He urges the members of that church to come together and . . . .

JULY 16, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.1: Divisions and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.10-1.17 1 Cor 1.10-17 (KJV) 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55),

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This is God's method. He makes the truth that people need to know available to all the people, and not just to the great and mighty. The voice of wisdom is shouting for all to hear. Whatever is wise is the voice of God.

"Integrity and wisdom are essential to success in this business," said the boss to the new employee. He said, "Integrity means that when you promise a customer something, you keep that promise, even if we loose money." "And what is wisdom," asked the employee? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-29