Sermons on Wisdom In Speech:

Power Of Friends Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

THE CULTIVATION OF GOOD PROVERBS-DRIVEN FRIENDSHIPS ENHANCES OUR PURSUIT OF WISDOM, LIFE SIMPLIFIED.

Life Simplified THE Power of Friends November 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION IN 2005 the average American watched 28 hours per week of Television. In 2009 that had risen to 34 hours a week. +6 hours surfing the internet +1.3 hours watching video on mobile devises We now spend 40.3 hours a week interacting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Padres Sabios Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 11, 2011

Lo que Dios pide los padres

Ajustes – Padres Sabios Intro. Estaba yo en Orlando, Florida esa mañana del viernes 25 de agosto de 1995 cuando sonó el teléfono alrededor de las 8 de la mañana. Al otro lado, mi madre me dijo: “Delia ya está en la clínica”. Comencé a movilizarme para emprender mi regreso a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009

3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009

You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Money Or Your Life Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jan 25, 2009

How can we handle money properly? We must set a priority with regard to money, because when the temptations and challenges come it would be too late to decide.

Title: Your Money or Your Life Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled with overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Theme: Money Topic: How to handle money properly Thesis: Since the only way to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal)? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 2, 2009

5th in a series from Ecclesiastes. wisdom has both advantages and limitations. So why should I pursue a life lived wisely?

We live in the most knowledgeable and technologically advanced society in the history of mankind. Most of us have more information on the hard drive of our computer than entire nations once possessed in their ancient libraries and access to an almost endless body of information through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

When we risk according to God’s purpose, we are greatly rewarded.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST” ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Chuck Swindoll tells about a sign along an Alaskan highway that reads: “Choose your rut carefully. You’ll be in it for the next 200 miles.” Lots of people are in ruts and don’t even know it. Most of us tend to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life 101

Contributed by West Garner on Jun 29, 2009

Stepping out into life can be a scarry thing but God has a couple of principles that we can use to make life great.

Preached at a Service for High School Seniors. Ill--In the summers we always played basketball @ YMCA. One game playing Ebenezer BC. 2 minutes left in last quarter. Score tied. They go down make basket. We come back and make basket. They call a timeout with 30 seconds to go. Out of time out EBC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

In Conclusion... Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

Solomon’s final words about finding satisfaction in life.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “IN CONCLUSION…” (part of this message adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14 OPEN It’s great to be back with you this morning following a two-week vacation. We had a great time at the North American Christian Convention and bring you greetings ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by S S on Aug 3, 2009

Sermon on Proverbs 2:1-11 - The fear of the Lord.

Prov 2:1-11 The fear of the Lord INTRODUCTION ILL -- Books and exams Do you remember your first word? Or perhaps your first textbook? If not, then I’m sure you’ll remember your first exam? For many of us, especially those who are students, there is a constant need to increase and seek after ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

God's Challenge And Blessing To His People

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 19, 2009

This message was delivered at the Williams Baptist College commencment ceremonies for 2009. It is applicable for all christians. It is GOd’s instructions to His people challenging them to live as His people and the blessing that follow thata choice of fai

GOD’S CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS FOR BELIEVERS Text: Deuteronomy 11: 26-32 Introduction Life naturally involves passing from one stage of life to another. Today as graduates, you are moving from one significant life stage into another. As you leave college, you are finally entering into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Truth

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012

It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:51 - Understand?! - Part 19 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 3, 2011

Is it "WHAT you know or WHO you know"? Or is it that "what you know helps you know He who knows you better than you know yourself". UNDERSTANDING = PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ABOUT CHRIST.

Matthew 13:51 - UNDERSTAND?! - Part 19 Why is He asking me this question? Yes, I understand! Well, not everything but I get most of what He is trying to tell me! Actually I miss quite a lot of what He is saying. OK, OK. I admit it. At times I so don't get it. My teacher in primary school slammed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational