Sermons on Wisdom Of Silence:

10 New Year's Resolutions From Solomon, The Wise Man

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 1, 2018

Proverbs 3 offers a number of good principles for the New Year.

Introduction: A. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I pray that together we have a blessed New Year. B. I thought you might enjoy learning the history of the “Baby New Year.” 1. Britannica.com reports that the original “Baby New Year” was born in ancient Greece. 2. It was their custom to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quest Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

Proverbs 4:7

The Quest Proverbs 4:7 1. The priority of wisdom A. Supreme in its virtue B. Supreme in its value 2. The path to wisdom A. Knowledge - the explanation of truth B. Understanding - the comprehension of truth C. Wisdom - the application of truth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spotting A Fool Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

A Word to the Wise

Spotting a Fool Proverbs 1. By his/her instruction A. Hates instruction and wisdom - 15:5, 17:16, 18:2 B. Convinced his way is right - 12:15 2. By his/her correction A. Does not respond to discipline - 17:10 B. Never learns - 26:11 3. By his/her conversation A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Fool Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

5th in a series of sermons on James dealing with the characteristics of a fool.

“Characteristics of a Fool” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 Instruction #1 : Consider it all joy when encountering trials Insight: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wise Relationships Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2022

Wise relationships are rooted in our relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION • I think we all have had some close relationships throughout life. • We are often a product of our relationships, whether good or bad. • Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Knowledge

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 9, 2021

There is a saying: "Knowledge is great. How you use it is power."

Lucius Annaeus Seneka, the younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher once stated: "The time will come when diligent research over long periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden. A single lifetime, even though entirely devoted to the sky, would not be enough for the investigation of so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:15, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 2:6

Deborah The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Deborah was something of a female Solomon. She was wise in discerning what was right, and people respected her judgments. She also had his creative gift of writing songs.

Everyone has heard of Paul Revere, but very few would recognize the name of Sybil Ludington. Her father was a colonel in the Revolutionary Army in Connecticut. One night a messenger came banging on the door of their home. Sybil let him in and went to get her father. She listened as her father ...read more

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 7, 2021

Solomon, being taught of David and being gifted with the gift of wisdom which God had given him, realized that wisdom and knowledge of the things of God should bring a person even closer to God; and therefore, keep him from failure and ruin.

Guard your Heart Proverbs 4: 1-27 Biblical authors claim that the kings of Israel and Judah were divinely chosen and that they were expected to abide by the Mosaic covenant (see, for example, Deut 17:14-17, 1Sam 8-12, 1Kgs 2:3-4). Thus, Israelites saw their king as an agent of God, ruling on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don''t Be A Fool

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 9, 2021

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom but the fool says in his heart that there is no God. Like a child, foolishness is bound in the heart of the unregenerated man or woman.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." DEFINITION The King James Bible dictionary defines a fool as: 1. One who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding, an idiot. 2. In scripture, fool is often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15, Titus 3:3-4, Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021

Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Happiest Days Of Your Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 22, 2021

It has often been suggested that: "Schooldays are the happiest days of your life."

Karen Salmansohn a Philadelphia born self-help book author and designer once remarked: “Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.” Proverbs 16:16 states: “How much better to get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 2:10, Proverbs 8:10

How Do I Use Words Well? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 24, 2021

What type words produce healing and life in us and in others?

Proverbs How do I … Use Words Well? June 27, 2021 Proverbs 18:21 NIV “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What type words produce healing and life in us and in others? 1. Wise words Proverbs 12:18 NIV “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Almighty God Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 15, 2021

Lady wisdom is always speaking and I, like you, must take the time to hear what she has to say. In this chapter we will learn many of the benefits of listening to the counsel of Lady Wisdom, and if you do not listen you can't put things right in your life.

Jesus the Almighty God Proverbs 8:1-36 In chapter seven Solomon gave us a clear warning against succumbing to the attractive and beguiling Lady Seducer. Her aim was to get us off of God’s path and we learned that her end is death. In contrast, in chapter 8 Solomon mentions a woman that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crossroads

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2021

All of us will face in life critical decisions must be made, times when different roads intersect. We need to figure out which way to go and what to do making the right decision when you're at a crossroads.

The Crossroads Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it. - Jeremiah 6:16 Today I can draw your attention to Jeremiah 6:16. I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasures Of Wickedness Profit Nothing

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Mar 24, 2021

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

Introduction: Making A Name In the mid-1800s, Texas rancher Samuel Augustus Maverick refused to brand his cattle. When neighboring cowboys came upon a calf without a brand, they called it a “maverick.” The word entered the English language and came to refer to a person who takes an independent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-15, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Baptist