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  • David Owens avatar

    When The Godly Are Foolish Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
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    David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mottos For Our Military

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023
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    Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

    “Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024
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    The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wise Or Fool Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
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    Jesus consistently and continually preached that we need to be ready. Over and over again we hear him say, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

    Wise or Fool Matthew 25:1-13 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Now, let’s continue on in our series on the Parables of Jesus. Let’s open our Bible to the book of Matt.25: 1-13, and study the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The main emphasis of this parable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Fools Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001
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    Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

    November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hearers Vs. Dooers

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003
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    Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

    JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foolishness, Faithfulness, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
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    Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness

    Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction The New Year brought new challenges for many. Many have decided to read through the Bible this year. I have loved to hear the different comments from people about the experience of their new challenge. The most memorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Words, Fierce Anger, And Wise Actions (1 Samuel 25:2-44)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 16, 2024
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    David showed mercy to Saul, exercising grace and wisdom. However, the foolish words of a man named Nabal drove David to excessive anger. The intervention of Nabal's wife, Abigail, brought calm and reason to a situation that could have ended in tragedy.

    The Bible describes David as "a man after God's own heart". His character and actions reflected a genuine desire to obey and love the LORD. As a result, he was chosen by God to be the next king of Israel, replacing the dynasty of Saul, whose rebellious and defiant actions resulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Investing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 15, 2009
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    What kind of investment advice have you gotten lately? In Ephesians 5 we learn about what REAL investing is!

    There is a lot of talk lately about what is wise and unwise. We see this especially in relation to the financial world. With economic times being tough, it seems that there are “experts” popping up everywhere like weeds to tell us how to invest wisely. They tell us that we need to diversify our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wise Or Otherwise? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
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    IT SEEMS THE CHRISTIANS IN JAMES’ DAY WAS HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF WISDOM. DO WE HAVE THAT PROBLEM TODAY?

    Wise and Otherwise Text: James 3:13-17 Introduction. Sometimes late at night, it’s hard to find a good movie to watch. The other night, as I manned my remote to look at the listings, I noticed a movie called “Dumb and Dumber”. If you’ll remember back to the time when we were kids on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisdom For The Wise Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
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    4th in a sermons series on James dealing with the characteristics of wisdom.

    “A Word for the Wise” 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 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Made The Wise Men Wise?

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    Christmas Sermon

    Text- Matthew 2:1-12 Title- What Made The Wise Men Wise? Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is A Fool?

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 20, 2023
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    Many people including believers assume they are wise until they read the word of God and discover those described as fools by God. Foolishness and wisdom are not far from man, but we mostly do foolish things because the fallen nature of man. Are you a fool by God's standard?

    TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” WHO IS A FOOL? 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 used for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021
     | 4,606 views

    In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

    A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    God's Wisdom And Man's Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,641 views

    Man’s wisdom is in reality foolishness compared to glory of God’s wisdom as revealed in the cross of Christ.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 TITLE: “GOD’S WISDOM AND MAN’S FOOLISHNESS” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were working with a contracting firm hired to dig a large hole. After several hours of hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ