Sermons on Wisdom With Age:

Finding Meaning In Life

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

My Father's Business

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus’ reply to his parents reveal to us 3 things: (1)He knows His identity; (1)His heart is with God; (3)He is concerned with His Father’s business. Learn from Him.

In those days, they travelled in caravans and relatives and whole villages often travel together and keep an eye on each other’s children. That explains why the parents lost Jesus. Joseph might have thought he was with Mary, Mary might have thought he was with one of their relatives. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52, Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do What You Are

Contributed by John Roy on Feb 22, 2001

God has called and equipped us to do what we are.

DO WHAT YOU ARE Once upon a time the animals decided they should do something meaningful to meet the challenges of the new world. So they organized a school. They developed an activity curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. To make the administration easier all the animals took all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-4

Denomination: *other

The True Hope Of Christmas Never Fades Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2008

This message examines how we can keep the joy and hope of Christmas every day of our lives.

In the days leading up to Christmas our expectations are high and a sense of joy fills our hearts. We often are much like children in the fact we dream of Santa Claus and his glittering gifts of joy and peace. But what happens after Christmas? Well the tree dries up, the decorations are taken down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Issues Of Life - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Tonight I want to talk to you about your heart. Let me to be your spiritual cardiologist for the next few moments.

ISSUES OF LIFE - Part One - <Power Point available upon request> Text: Proverbs 4:20 thru 23 Prayer: We should always take care to listen carefully to God’s Word. The NIV says in verse 20 to “listen closely to my words.” I am impressed that the Lord wants to speak plainly to His people today. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Rodger Tidwell on Dec 3, 2012

that there are some similarities about John’s mission and the church’s mission today that would be beneficial for us to consider.

A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS When we think of a wilderness, we think of words like seclusion, isolation and perhaps sparsity. I believe these words would be appropriate in describing not only a wilderness in the natural sense but also one in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ - Mindful Of Son Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we mindful of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:6 (Amplified Bible) 2:6 It has been solemnly and earnestly said in a certain place, What is man that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Then, Now, And Always Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

We not only come to Christ through the pure grace of God, we also remain in Christ and live the new life of the Holy Spirit only through grace.

Eph 2:1-10 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 21, 2011

Loss of Dicernment among believers.

Hosea 7:5-11 Hosea 7:8 “Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.” Encarta dictionary defines discernment as “keenly ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

God speaks and says, "Let there be light." In both the physical and spiritual world God has turned the chaos into harmony, and the darkness into light.

Billy Graham in his book World Aflame tells of how he sat in the office of Dag Hammarskjold at the United Nations shortly before he was killed in the plane crash. He said that Mr. Hammarskjold seemed deeply depressed, and as he looked out over New York City he said quietly, "I see no hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Go! And Know The Lord: Reject Ignorance And Return To The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2025

We have more access to Bibles, sermons, podcasts, and theology than ever before — and yet, many Christians do not truly know the Lord.

Go! And Know the Lord: Reject Ignorance and Return to the Knowledge of God Hosea 4:6 (NLT) — “My people are being destroyed because they don’t know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognise you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Philippians 3:10, Romans 1:28, Proverbs 1:7, Hosea 6:3, Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 14:7, Colossians 2:2-3, John 17:3, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is ....holy Spirit (Hagios Pneuma) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

Last of a fun little series looking at five different names of God - God as Provider, God as Healer, God as Father, God as Yeshua (God in Flesh) and God as Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26–28; John 14:15-17; Acts 2:38 Series: Names of God My name is ….. Ruah Qodesh – Hagios Pneuma – Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are only a few weeks away from celebrating Halloween. About 50 years ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, John 14:15-17, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Nazarene

Solomon's Succinct Summary

Contributed by Robert Austin on Aug 23, 2022

As we conclude our study of this book, I want us to think back. Consider the journey that Solomon has taken us on in this book. He started off in 1:1 by saying, “Everything is futile. Everything is Vain.”

And then he walks us through all the experiences, all the pursuits, all the different ways he tried to find meaning in life. And now, after all these lessons, we come to Solomon’s Succinct Summary. His conclusion can be remembered by dividing it into 4 “R’s”, Rejoice, Remember, Reflect and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Granparenting Your Children

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 25, 2006

Single sermon on the biblical role of grandparents.

"GRANDPARENTING YOUR CHILDREN" TITUS 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: "Where’s Our Old Fashioned Grandma?" "Where did the Grandma of yesterday go? The Grandma that took all the kids to the show; who stopped by to chat & before we could ask it; had tackled the laundry that spilled from the basket. Who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church