Sermons about Wisdom From Above

Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

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A study of the true characteristics and value of the wisdom granted by the Lord.

One of the most well-known stories from the Old Testament is God’s granting wisdom to young King Solomon. 1 Kings 3:5-12, “In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, ‘Ask what you wish Me to give you.’ Then Solomon said, ‘You have shown great loving-kindness to Your ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003

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A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Wisdom From Above”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

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To note that true wisdom is from above.

“Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

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How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2017

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If you want to demonstrate true wisdom in times of trial, don't boast; just behave with genuine humility.

Jean Crist, of Niagara Falls, New York, talks about a man in her town named Neal. He is a kind and loveable character that many consider to be quite simple minded. So, time after time, people in her town come up to him and offer him his choice of a dime or a nickel. He always takes the larger ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

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A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Obtaining Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021

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What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

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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

Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

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Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

Scripture: James 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jan 14, 2002

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This sermon comes from Proverbs 2:1-9 and focuses on the hope we can find from heavenly wisdom.

“Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below” Proverbs 2:1-9 January 13, 2002 Introduction With as crazy as our world is around us, we need every advantage that we can possibly get to help us in life. When times are tough as they are now…our country at war, many people laid off from their jobs, an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 28, 2024

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James contrasts two kinds of wisdom - earthy wisdom and wisdom from above.

James: Practical Faith James 3:13-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-27–2024 Unwise In 1912, a French tailor, Franz Reichelt, climbed 200 feet up the Eiffel Tower. He was going to prove his invention worked. His friends thought this was unwise and begged him ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 5, 2017

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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

James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

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James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

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Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Christian Means: Walking On Water? No - Walking In Wisdom? Yes

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 19, 2018

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Paul's insight to daily Christian Life

Weekend Message/Devotion Ephesians 5:15-20 August 19, 2018 Being A Good Christian Means: Walking on Water? No - Walking in Wisdom? Yes Paul has this way of hammering a point, doesn’t he? No beating around the bush here. Todays New Testament Reading begins at verse fifteen, chapter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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