Sermons on Wisdom And Knowledge:

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 9- "Choose Wisely" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 5, 2017

Part 9 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Part 9 “ You must Choose---Choose wisely” Many years ago Coke or Pepsi did a commercial That was a spin off from the movie “Indiana Jones and the last crusade” In the commercial and the movie Indy was being advised to make a wise choice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating Your Power Source-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

1 of 4. Paul demonstrated/confirmed the Spirit’s power thru his manner of witness to the church at Corinth. How/When is a Christian’s power source confirmed/demonstrated? 5 demonstrations of one’s power source.

DEMONSTRATING YOUR POWER SOURCE—1Corinthians 2:1-5 Attention: The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased that he asked to speak to the chef. The chef proudly appears from the kitchen & introduces himself to the customer. "Your alfredo is superb," the customer said. "I just spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Joseph Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2013

Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his colossal palace to give him a piece of advice and interpret the dream for him among the plethora of magicians and wise men of Egypt!

Where is Joseph! Genesis 41:8”…..there was no one who could interpret them (the dream) for Pharaoh.” In the wee hours of this morning as I read the Bible, the above scripture caught my attention! Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009

Wisdom from above is contrasted with wisdom from below...if you are wise show it.

SHOW AND TELL James 3:13-18 I remember what I loved best when I was in elementary school; show and tell. We usually had that at the beginning of the day and anyone in the class could come up front to show something or to tell something. I always loved show and tell because I always had something. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wise Man's Gifts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 30, 2013

Solomon was given special gifts by God which he wasted in pursuit of the meaningless. We too are given gifts, what shall we do with what we have been given?

asked, 'Did they do the same thing with the foundation?" He laughed and said: "Oh... you can't do THAT with a foundation." A contractor will tell you that a building is only as good as its foundation. If the foundation is faulty, the building is doomed. But if the foundation is solid, the building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: The Wisdom From Above James 3:17-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

James 3:17-18 highlights the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Wisdom from Above James 3:17-18 Introduction: Today, we delve into the Book of James, particularly James 3:17-18. These verses highlight the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives. Let's read the text together from the New Living ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, Proverbs 2:6, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweat For Pay Not Pay To Sweat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2018

Has our quest to overcome the curse cursed us worse?

Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Coming home from my granddaughter's soccer game (they won), I passed by one of the gyms in town and saw a lad on his way in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James contrasts two kinds of wisdom.

Most of us probably know some people whose lives always seem to be in chaos and disorder. It seems like they are always just moving from one crisis to the next. And we also know other people who face equally difficult circumstances and yet have lives that are peaceful. As we continue our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Limites La SabidurÍa A Ti Mismo

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 23, 2020

No te guardes la sabiduría para ti mismo. Dios puede recuperar la sabiduría de los sabios, si se niega a difundirla a los demás. Cuando recibes los secretos de Dios, debe ser comunicada a los demás. No te los guardes para ti mismo.

NO LIMITES LA SABIDURÍA A TI MISMO JOB 15:8, "¿Has oído el consejo de Dios? ¿Limitas la sabiduría a ti mismo?" No te guardes la sabiduría para ti mismo. ¿Crees que no hay más sabiduría que la tuya? ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:8, James 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shunned Savior

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 3, 2014

Seedthoughts at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/war-of-the-world-brian-harvison-sermon-on-war-125195.asp; outline from: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/steve-murrell-seven-secret-and-deadly-pulpit-sins-1800.asp

HoHum: A wise man said, “knowledge is knowing how to pick your nose, wisdom is knowing when” WBTU: In these Scriptures Solomon talks about wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to choose the best possible end, and to choose the best possible means of achieving that end. It is not the same ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break The Hidden Link

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 3, 2020

ADVICE FOR MEN

There is much evidence that knowledge affects prayer. It seems the less someone knows the more time they will spend praying to God for impossibilities. In James 1:5 the Bible admonishes us to ask God for wisdom. And in the Old testament Apocrypha the book called the Wisdom of Solomon explains much ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Learning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Those who succeed, i.e. succeed in living life wisely, are those who have learned to listen well under all manner of instruction – pleasant instruction and that not so pleasing.

Introduction When I became the principal of a small high school, I thought about the question of what links the different academic classes together? What common discipline is being taught in English, Science, History, and Mathematics? Besides covering very different fields of knowledge, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Know His Power Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2013

When we start to grasp His power that He uses for us and in us, that should get the heart pumping!

INTRODUCTION • How many of you woke up with excitement and anticipation concerning the prospect of coming together with your brothers and sisters in Christ to worship? (I AM TAKING NAMES ) • Does the thought of waking up each day knowing you get to serve the Lord excite you? Or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004

Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed