Sermons on Wisdom With Age:

God's Good News Is Amazing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 5, 2002

PENTECOST 6(B) - June 30, 2002 - God’s good news is amazing as people are amazed at Jesus’ words but Jesus is amazed at their lack of faith.

GOD’S GOOD NEWS IS AMAZING Mark 6:1-16 - June 30, 2002 MARK 6 1Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things?" they asked. "What’s this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018

Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Look Back At Life

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

What a privelege, to take a look back at life through the eyes of the world’s wisest man, who knew now what really mattered.

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Intro: There is a museum in Deadwood, SD, to the American West. 1. Inscription left by one prospector: 2. “I lost my gun. I lost my horse. I am out of food. The Indians are after me. But I’ve got all the gold I can carry.” 3. King Solomon had a lot, too. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Astounded By Who God Is Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2021

Right Theology – if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts – produces right worship and a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use this right theology and attitude to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

Astounded by Who God Is (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The Dunning Kruger effect is so important for us understand. It is, in a way, defined in detail in the book of Proverbs. Even Shakespeare caught on to it when he wrote, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Privilege Of Proclaiming The Gospel (Ephesians 3:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul catches himself, and talks about how God has blessed him, by giving him the job of telling people what Jesus has done for them, and for the world. Jesus is God's checkmate.

Over the past two weeks, in chapter 2, we've seen Paul very briefly explain what God has done for all people-- Jews and Gentiles-- through Jesus. God made one person, tearing down the wall separating Jew from Gentile, making it so everyone has peace with God and with each other through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Ephesians 3:1-13, Colossians 2:13-15

Children Of The Day Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 43 in our exposition of Romans. This message focuses on living as light in a dark world.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Children of the Day” Romans 13:11-14 Review In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul powerfully proclaims the truths concerning God’s wonderful salvation plan. Beginning in chapter 12, Paul specifies some areas of our thinking needing our attention ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is God And Has Not Changed Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 14, 2009

This sermon deals with five areas of God that has never changed. 1. God’s NATURE has not changed 2. God’s CHARACTER has not changed 3. God’s PLANS have not changed 4. God’s PROMISES have not changed 5. God’s LOVE has not changed

God Is God – And Has Not Changed It has been said by some – “that to properly study mankind you must study a man.” I am not really opposed to this idea – yet I would say – to properly study a Christian – “you must study Christ.” I am aware that Christ is much more lofty than most Christians ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Young Teaching The Old (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 20, 2015

We need godly role models today, both young and old. If you know Christ today, you need to provide a godly role model to others.

The Young Teaching the Old (Part 2) 1 Timothy 4:12 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you are young today? “Young” is a relative term, isn’t it? It depends on who you are being compared to. 2. Paul is writing this book to his son in the faith, Timothy. As we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Bible Church

Along Straight Paths Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 19, 2004

#2 in Proberbs & Parable Series Proverbs 3&4, God gives direction and protection if we acknowledge him.

Proverbs Series #2 CHCC: 01-18-04 Along Straight Paths Proverbs 3-4 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 4:5-11 INTRODUCTION: I grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. The city was carefully planned from it’s founding. Because of that the streets are all laid out in a grid. It’s easy to find your way ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting Diverse Needs Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

5th in a series from 1 Timothy. We are obligated to meet God’s standards. Even if the issues change, the strategy for dealing with people is still the same: love our church family; encourage those who lead; and deepen our obligations to one another.

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church Meeting Diverse Needs 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Introduction: From it’s beginning, the church was made up of diverse groups of people. At first it was entirely Jewish. In a short time it included proselytes and Hellenistic Jews. Later God revealed that the church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Practical Pointers For Some Particular People Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

I want to show you some particular people and offer some practical pointers to each.

SOME PRACTICAL POINTERS FOR SOME PARTICULAR PEOPLE ECCLESIASTES 7:15-29 Introduction: Ecclesiastes is the journal of Solomon’s quest to find “the meaning of life.” He had gotten off to a good start, but somewhere along the path he strayed from God’s ways. Chapter seven ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007

Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

“Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Forged For Be More Than A Personality Cult Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us.

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking to 1 Corinthians to come to a better understanding of what it means to call oneself a Christian. As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victories And Tragedy Of King Solomon The Wise

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history?

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history? What were some historical and cultural facts that played into Solomon’s reign as king? And what larger biblical themes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:20-21, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 11:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army