Sermons on Wisdom And Knowledge:

Better Beginnings

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 1, 2018

BETTER BEGINNINGS for New Year help build our lives on better foundations, resulting in better endings. 1:RECOGNIZE GOD AS CREATOR (In beginning God..); 2: RESPECT GOD W. REVERENCE (Fear of God=beginning of wisdom) ; 3: RECEIVE CHRIST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS.

“BETTER BEGINNINGS” by REV. BILL BOWDLE ====================================== Retired United Methodist Pastor - Liberty Township, Ohio, Delivered this message at a nearby UMC during it's pastor's vacation on 01/07/2018 Genesis 1:1, Proverbs 9:10; John 1:1-4,12 ============= INTRODUCTION ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Guys Finish First

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2013

In this message I will define the difference between real and false wisdom. There is definitely a shortage of wisdom in our world right now.

"Real Wisdom VS False Wisdom¡¨ James 4:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God¡¦s law. God rewarded him by coming to him in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019

Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ignorant Of God’s Mystery Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2014

The mystery of God about the salvation of the Jews. 1- God’s plan 2- God’s mercy 3- God’s wisdom 4- God’s glory

INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don't say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no." During one round, Bolt found the ball next to a tree, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007

Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failure To Understand The Light Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

People of every generation blurt out the same question, “Who are you, Jesus?” Well, Jesus answers that question.

Tonight we continue with Jesus’ discussion with the Pharisees. READ v. 25. Man asks a very basic question. Now Jesus had just made a phenomenal claim that He was the Light of the world. Of course, His claim shocked the Pharisees as well as others. And when you recap what Jesus had told these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Of Falsehood

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 9, 2011

You got to know Jesus when you're in falsehood but you're not of it.

Jeremiah 28: 1-14 Having the power to overcome evil with good, you need Jesus. I could have said “To Have the power, but the spirit leads me as a result. The yoke of the King of Babylon is broken. God is going to do what most people are not expecting. The heavenly Hosts are not waiting on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget Your Past, Focus On The Future Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 6, 2011

Remember, yesterday is history (you can’t change it) today is a present (enjoy it) and tomorrow is a mystery (look forward to it with expectations).

That I may know Him (2): Forget your Past, Focus on the Future Text Philip 3:12-14: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God When We Don't Understand

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 11, 2020

Last week we discussed the importance of allowing Jesus to be Lord of our lives. Today, we will talk about “Trusting God When We Don’t Understand.” (Sometimes in the journey of allowing Him to be Lord, we are faced with situations that we don’t understand.)

Bible Text: Habakkuk 1:1-11; 2:1-4, 12-14; 3:2, 18-19 • Many time’s the events in our world fail to make sense. We watch the news (especially the political news during this season) or the events in our own personal lives and we wonder, “Where is God in all of this?” Sometimes, we have to admit ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Habakkuk 2:12-14, Habakkuk 3:2, Habakkuk 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Costly Assumption Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

There is a popular saying that “Assumption can be costly”. This saying is a wise saying and it is correct. God does not want us to have assumptions but rather have faith.

TOPIC: COSTLY ASSUMPTION TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 2: 1-10 emphasis verse 8 Introduction: There is a popular saying that “Assumption can be costly”. This saying is a wise saying and it is correct. God does not want us to have assumptions but rather have faith. Faith is having an assurance that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-10, Psalm 139:23, Galatians 6:4, Proverbs 5:21, Lamentations 3:28, James 1:22, Matthew 5:23, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Figure Out What’s True Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A refresher on the subject of truth and how important it is to have that sorted out in life

How’s your bucket list? My fear is that you’ll check off “Watch the Cubs win the world series” and “Watch Donald Trump be inaugurated as President” and you’ll be done this week because nothing else in life could outdo that! We launched this new series about bucket lists, and about making sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Want It To Matter"

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021

You may not know the name Tyler Trent. But let me tell you a few things about him: He liked Mahi Mahi: grilled, not blackened. And he liked Starbucks coffee: something with peppermint, preferably. He liked pizza – thin, not thick – and popsicles. And Pepsi Max.

“I want it to matter” Holly Springs 1/6/19 If you have your bibles with you today I want you to turn to Isaiah 44:24, again that is Isaiah 44:24: here is what it says: Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:24

Denomination: Baptist

From The Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021

We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Need An Awe Adjustment Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 17, 2020

Make no mistake about it, God is gracious and will give me as many do-overs as I need, but I want to limit them because I know every time I drift away from God, it hurts Him, and it hurts me, I suffer consequences too. So, I want to keep the course. I want to keep the faith.

Introduction Last week, I told you that as a Christian, I love God and because I do love God I do not want to take advantage of do-overs in my life because I drifted away from God. Make no mistake about it, God is gracious and will give me as many do-overs as I need, but I want to limit them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Baptist