Sermons on Wisdom And Discernment:

Discerning God's Voice: Does It Honor God?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 2, 2024

As God's creation, our lives are supposed to point to the glory of our Creator. God calls us to live for His glory. And it's in His glory that we find our greatest purpose.

Let's start off today talking about art. I am no artist but I appreciate art. When we look at a piece of art, we don't marvel over the canvas that it's painted on, or the type of paint that is used. We marvel over the artist. I am amazed how an artist can paint his thoughts on a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Proberbs 22 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 11, 2013

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 22.

We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1 (NASB) Meyer says of this verse: Great riches are not always a great blessing. When they are held in trust for God, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 2 - Seeking Wisdom In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 16, 2010

A look at Proverbs chapter two.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Two We continue our study on the Book of Proverbs. Let us now look at chapter two. SEEKING WISDOM 1 My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Proverbs 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 7: Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Seventh in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #7 - Holiness.

7, December 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Seven: Holiness Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-9, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Wisdom: The Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 12, 2006

Three aspects of a Wise Man 1. Journey of Faith 2. Journey of Worship 3. Journey of Change

Christmas Wisdom: The Story of the Wise Men "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ’Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Think About God's Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 28, 2006

Think about God’s Wisdom

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001

In these last two verses of James 3, we see what’s behind godly wisdom (v. 17a). We see what’s at the center of godly wisdom (v. 17b). And we see what follows godly wisdom (v. 18).

Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 2) James 3:17-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 20, 2001 Introduction: “Ken Walker writes in Christian Reader that in the 1995 college football season 6-foot-2-inch, 280-pound Clay Shiver, who played center for the Florida State ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: *other

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Let Us Boldly Ask For Wisdom!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2005

This is a study of wisdom, do we honestly and earnestly seek for wisdom? Let us apply our heart to wisdom and understanding to be better stewards for God.

LET US BOLDLY ASK FOR WISDOM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ROBBING IN THE COAL MINES: Let me establish a truth by telling you a real life story. As men mine for coal in the coal mines in eastern Kentucky, the miners leave pillars of coal. These pillars support the roof top in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007

#2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Kinds Of Wisdom - Choose One

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 16, 2008

The wisdom of the world or the wisdom of God - and the wisdom choice of the Christian

James 3:13 – 4: 12 Two kinds of wisdom As some of you will know, I have quite a large garden, and at the moment it is something of a blank canvas. I have grand plans for it is development! And as part of these grand plans, last weekend, we planted some trees. Now, I didn’t do much in the way ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lets Think About God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2007

Sermon 3 on First Corth.

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist