Sermons on Wisdom For The Journey:

Knowledge Seeks Understanding

Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 18, 2018

Seeking knowledge from God pleases Him and helps us to discern and apply it correctly.

We are given some background to this passage. David was King of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Solomon succeeded his father after a bit of a struggle for succession and you can read about it in First Kings, Chapter 1. We know a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Wise Guys Finish First"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 11, 2013

Today we get to the topic of wisdom. And of all the topics he has discussed, wisdom could be the most important stimulus for spiritual growth. In other words if you plan to grow in the faith it will not happen if you do not first get wisdom.

Wise guys finish First” James 3:13-18 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 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021

In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of The Error Of Rehoboam

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2019

Rehoboam would be the last King to sit under a 'united tribes of Israel'. What brought about this division?

BEWARE OF THE ERROR OF REHOBOAM "And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-8, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What I Need In My Journey

Contributed by Ulf-Dieter Koepp on Oct 18, 2000

1. "Cold water" a.

1. "Cold water" a. "Cold water" refreshes you wholly. b. "Cold water" relieves your pain. c. "Cold water" is not to dry you up. Examples - John 4v 4 - 15 + Exodus 17v1 - 7 2. "Good news" 3. Your today's greatest need? {Please note: Please send your email address to me so that I can fully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002

This sermon encourages people to find and fulfill God’s call on our lives.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Acts 13:1-52 July 14, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration; source: Today In The Word, August, 1989, p. 33.] The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey (Part 2) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 20, 2002

This sermon demonstrates the great commitment that the apostle Paul had to the great commission and the great commandment and calls all of us to that that same commitment.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 2) Acts 14 July 21, 2002 Intro: A. [NO SCAR? By Amy Carmichael] Hast thou no scar? No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand? I hear thee sung as mighty in the land, I hear them hail thy bright ascendant star, Hast thou no scar? Hast thou no wound? Yet I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons For Our Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 35

Genesis Series #59 September 15, 2002 Title: Life Lessons for Our Spiritual Journey Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #59 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Up And Down The Mountain With Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003

what Jesus transfiguration meant to him and his disciples - straight forward stuff so don’t expect anything flashy

March 2, 2003 Mark 9:2_9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Journey Through The Stable Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 28, 2001

Jesus was born in a stable, but there’s more to a stable than what we see in our Nativity sets.

A Journey Through the Stable part 1 Happy New Year! You might think I’m rushing it a little but, to Christians everywhere, Advent is the beginning of the new year according to the church calendar. So, Happy New Year! Students of all ages look forward to the Christmas break. Children look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Journey Through The Stable Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 29, 2001

The animals are more than role players in the miracle of Christmas.

A Journey Through the Stable II Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible. The Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus, and he understood that he was the fulfillment of its prophesies. Jesus fulfilled these prophesies by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Journey Through The Stable Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus is coming. Are you Ready?

A Journey Through the Stable III Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hearing that makes you take notice, doesn’t it? These are words that let you know that something important or relevant to you is about to be said. Now we don’t know if John the Baptist actually said those words but we do know that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed