Sermons on Wisdom Literature: showing 2,086-2,100 of 45,068

The Deep Cave Of Darkness: Boredom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2017

ZWW ( Zeal without wisdom) and WWZ (Wisdom without zeal) Can be deadly within the church. Boredom is a great enemy many face today. We need to get excited about God's plan.

THE DEEP CAVE OF DARKNESS…(Boredom) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com DARKNESS MAY OFTEN BECOME A TANGLED WEB OF CHOICES. I have some really good news you can use if you chose. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT YOUR DAILY CHOICES. I also bear some bad news, hear me? LIFE IS ABOUT IS ALL ABOUT YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

How will you respond when living the Christian life becomes especially difficult--when compromise is clearly required in order to just get by in life? Take some cues from Daniel!

Once again, what a year 2020 has turned out to be. Evidence of that is obvious this morning. Who among us could have possibly predicted that a Sunday morning service at Risen King Community Church in 2020 would look like this? If we had taken a photo of today’s service in the future, I suspect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2021

In 2021 bread is seen as simply a side and not a staple, what did it mean when Jesus said, I am the Bread of Life.

When I was a child, our family lived in Germany and the bread was dark and coarse. When we moved home to Canada my image of bread became my Grandmother’s home-made bread enjoyed warm with homemade strawberry jam and a slice of old cheddar cheese. During my teen years, bread was used as a figure ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Heaven Declares

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2023

Though life might become very difficult and even threaten our earthly lives, we rejoice that as those who are atoned for and purchased by the Lamb, we will one day receive a crown of unspeakable happiness, God as our portion forever! Amen!

All Heaven Declares Psalms 89:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever have someone promise you something and doubt it would ever be fulfilled? While we would like to say that our word is 100% reliable, we often enter and subsequently break so many of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Geckos Go To Church Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The Errors Of Being Spiritually Naive

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it.

Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it. Being spiritually naïve is an unconscious act of people who fail to appropriate the truth of God’s word. James once wrote, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers only, who deceive themselves." (James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing Resolutions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Making the commitment to grow in spiritual wisdom and to live lives worthy and pleasing to God.

AT THE END OF EVERY YEAR THE INEVITABLE TIME COMES WHEN WE HEAR COUNTLESS STORIES OF ALL THE MAJOR EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE THE GREATEST IMPACT IN OUR LIVES AND IN OUR HISTORY. OVER AND OVER AGAIN I NOTICE THAT THE THINGS THAT SEEM TO GRAB THE HEADLINES AS THE "GREATEST STORIES" ARE THE ONES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Invented The Christmas Present

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A sermon on the wise men and the wisdom they showed in bringing their gifts to Jesus and worshipping Him.

Who Invented The Christmas Present The Wisdom Of The Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction This week I heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" read over the radio. The story, which I hadn’t read since High School intrigued me so much that I went to the library and checked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Upside Down World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 27, 2002

Conventional wisdom says "Worry." Jesus says: Let not your hearts be troubled

Saxlingham 28-04-02 John 14:1-14 I would like to focus on the first verse of the Gospel reading this afternoon Jesus said: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me (Jn 14:1) If you are anything like me, you will worry. I worried about making ends meet when I felt God ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Teaches Openly Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

People were amazed at the teaching of Jesus and wondered about the source of his wisdom.

Introduction: The people were "amazed" at the teaching of Jesus and wondered where such knowledge came from. After all, Jesus had not studied as the "other religious" leaders had. I. Jesus Teaches The word "teach" means "to instruct by word." It is the ability to influence the understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Empowered Detectives Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

In our passage today, we are told that Jesus spoke the wisdom of God in a mystery.

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 2 THE GREAT EMPOWERED DETECTIVES 1Corinthians 2:7-16 August 6, 2000 By Pastor Rick MacDonald Introduction I have always loved a great mystery. As a child, I used to watch Sherlock Holmes with Basil Rathbone on Sunday afternoons. What makes a mystery so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Nonsense Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 9, 2006

#3 in a series on 1 Corinthians: This sermon focuses on the wisdom of God in the Cross of Christ.

PERFECT NONSENSE Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge. It is not enough to know something; we have to be able to put knowledge into action. Some wisdom seems like nonsense to us, painfully obvious but somehow elusive. Things that we take for granted and forget, children will remind us of and we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Open Doors Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 9, 2008

God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.

Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist