Sermons on Wisdom From God:

Living Like Christ Or Like Scrooge?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2024

Like last Sunday, today’s pericope looks at statements made by Jesus not long before His arrest and passion, as Christ focuses our attention on the “last days.”

First Sunday of Advent 2024 One of the most obvious signs that our Western culture was at a crisis point, and sliding or crashing in the wrong direction happened about forty years ago when the Advent season, which begins this Sunday, was turned into a pre-Christmas season. As time passed, it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 25:8-10, Psalm 25:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022

Many may go to church but alas only a few, very few, who strive hard to follow Jesus and His commandments would make it to heaven!

Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 "And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores..” This morning God reminded me of the parable of the rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In Him Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus' final prayer was for unity among His followers, and that unity in Christ can bring hope and transformation to the world.

Start by showing the teenagers a bundle of pencils. Ask them if they think they can break the bundle of pencils in half. Most likely, they won't be able to do it. Now, take out one pencil and ask if they can break just one pencil. They should be able to do it easily. Explain that when we are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:16

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Christ's Impact, World Transformation, Christian Life

Jesus Was Moved With Great Compassion

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015

To show that JESUS always heals the sick because He is motivated by compassion.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sympathizing with one another? Yes. 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 3:8 (Amplified Bible) Finally, all [of you] should be of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate and courteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism And Geneology Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

A look at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry

THE BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS Luke 3:21-38 I. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. (vv. 21-22) Note: Some Problems associated with Baptism: * Should people be baptized? + with water? + in the Spirit? * Who should be baptized? + Babies? + Adolescents? + Adults? + Only believers? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

What Determines Success?

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today.

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today. It is this, "What determines your success in life more than anything else?" Go ahead and think about it. 1. Is it money? NO! There are many wealthy people who are failed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

What Determines Success?

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today.

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today. It is this, "What determines your success in life more than anything else?" Go ahead and think about it. 1. Is it money? NO! There are many wealthy people who are failed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 8, 2001

A plea to determine whether a person is in Christ.

By Bart J. Leger Have any of you had a check up lately? You know, many people go to the doctor only when they’re about ready to die. We had a couple of folks go to the doctor the past two weeks. It’s a wise thing to do because when something serious is found early enough usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Going To Do After You Graduate?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2002

Top Ten Things You Did Not Learn in High School or College. Advise to graduates.

What Are You Going to Do After You Graduate? Psalm 23 Psalm 23:1-6 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Dying To Selve

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 14, 2003

"Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!”

Because there were individuals in the Corinthian congregation who believed they were Christians and were not Paul wrote in his letter to the church, “Test yourself to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves!” There are a number of ways we can examine ourselves. We can compare ourselves with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

A Resolution Worth Keeping

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

In Philippians 3, Paul discusses the most important goal a person can have, eternal life. Sometimes we lose sight of the goal. We get bogged down in the details of religion or in the strains of everyday life. Paul reminds us that as Christians we need

Philippians 3:12-14 In a popular cartoon, the main character, MARVIN is making his New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Be more patient with my parents. 2. Be nice to my cousin Megan. 3. Eat my strained broccoli. 4. Sleep through the night. Then, he looks at his fingers wrapped around a crayon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Is Empty

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

An evangelistic message for lost people.

WHEN LIFE IS EMPTY Matthew 12:43-45 INTRO: A little boy, asked to define a vacuum, answered, “A balloon with the skin off.” He was wrong. A balloon with it’s skin off is still air. In fact, in spite of our best efforts to pump all the air out of a steel cylinder, it will still have millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Ten Campaign Promises Of Our Coming King"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 20, 2005

In this text you will find "ten campaign promises" of our coming king. Have you cast your vote for King Jesus yet?

"Ten Campaign Promises of our Coming King!" Introduction: Jesus is coming again. God has not forgotten his promises to the nation of Israel. He will rule as their King for a thousand years in his millenial Kingdom! Here are the ten campaign promises of the coming King: 1. The International ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Follow

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 30, 2008

Wearing a cross should symbolize the fact that we are wrong, that Christ Jesus is right and we are in submission to Him.

Matthew 16: 21-28 / Faith To Follow Intro: A physician told this about her 4-year-old daughter. One day on the way to preschool, the doctor left her stethoscope on the car seat. He little girl picket is up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calm although she was extremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed