Sermons on Wise And Foolish Builders:

With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Anglican

Ephesians Ch 1: All I've Learned About Wisdom From Grilling With My Son Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Jul 26, 2010

How do you become spiritually wise? Is it age? Experience? This is a sermon taken from Paul and applied to my life.

Ephesians 1 – Spiritual Wisdom Toledo, WH, how many of you love to grill? There’s something magical about it, grilling in the winter is OK, but there’s just something about it in the summer, it’s like the whole process, from buying the meat, to preparing it, to cooking it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Christ In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 14, 2009

Even as the wise men kept Christ at the center of their lives, we can keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and our lives.

Last week we began a series entitled “Keeping Christ In Christmas.” This series is based on the controversy swirling around our society concerning the word Christmas. There are some who would just as soon remove the word Christ from Christmas. They prefer to say merry Xmas. There are others who get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 22. The Discipline Of Attitudes (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Believers That Don't Get Blown Away Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 6, 2019

Believers who are sitting with Christ, walking with the wise, and standing against sin will be planted firmly in Christ, rooted and established with him.

Believers that Won’t Be Blown Away (Psalm 1) Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 1 as we begin a new sermon series. For the next eight weeks we are going to be in the book of Psalms. Some of you might already be checking out, or at least wondering, “what am I going to get out of this?” Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gold, Incense And Myrrh--And Mystery Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

Perhaps we can learn more about Jesus, and his wise visitors, by asking ourselves who was upset by these gifts?

Epiphany Homily Gold, incense and myrrh. Treasure, sweet-smelling smoke and embalming spices. Three mysterious men from the East, who appear for a moment in Matthew's Gospel, bring gifts to the newborn Jesus, and then vanish into the history and theology books. In a new millennium, why should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-13, Ephesians 3:2-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2022

Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13.

Should we boycott corporations that deal in dirty money, or is all money really filthy lucre? Are our tainted tithes and offerings usable for heavenly purposes? Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13. People versus Profits Luke 16:1-4 Jesus told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Great Multitudes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is merciful, wise, and in control. He has a plan for Israel and for people from every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Today we're diving back into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, it's pretty epic. Let's read from Revelation 7. It talks about two groups of people. First, there's this group of 144,000 from the ...read more

Topics: Divine Victory, Eternal Love, God's Plan, Unending Affection

Spend Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As Christians, we are called to use our money wisely, avoid debt, be content with what we have, and be generous to others.

Here's the thing, money isn't bad. It's like a hammer, it's just a tool. We earn it, save it, give it, and yeah, we spend it. But we gotta be careful not to blow it all on stuff we don't need. You know how our culture is always telling us to buy the latest iPhone or the coolest sneakers? Well, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Financial Wisdom, Charitable Giving, Budgeting, Philanthropy

Choices At The Crossroads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God, making wise choices based on faith, and standing firm in our commitment to serve the Lord.

Good morning, church family! I'm excited to be with you today as we delve into God's Word together. We're going to be hanging out in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Joshua 24:15. These passages remind us of the importance of trusting in the Lord, making wise choices, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 24:15

Topics: Spiritual Choice, Fork In The Road

Steward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores our divine responsibility as stewards of God's creation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the environment and using resources wisely.

Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather in the warm embrace of our Father's house, united in spirit and truth, to seek His wisdom and guidance. As we nestle in the comforting folds of His word, we are reminded that our faith is not a solitary pursuit, but a shared endeavor, a collective ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Stewardship, Everyone

I Get To Choose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of making wise choices as believers, reflecting God's love, and using the Bible as a guide for decision-making.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you on this wonderful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day where we can gather together under the banner of His love and grace. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Better Choices

The Search For Jesus

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 2, 2006

The Christmas season is a time when people search for happiness in a variety of outlets and activities. The Wise men remind us to search for the ultimate in life fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

MATTHEW 2:1-2 THE SEARCH FOR JESUS K. EDWARD SKIDMORE STATES THAT HISTORICALLY, NOT EVERYONE WAS JOYFUL WHEN JESUS WAS BORN. IN FACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WHO REJECTED HIM FOR VARIOUS REASONS. REASONS MUCH LIKE THOSE PEOPLE GIVE TODAY FOR REJECTING JESUS. - MESS UP THEIR PLANS . . . -LIMIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Strange Place To Kneel Down Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 2, 2026

A story sermon - using the imagery of the 3 wise men kneeling with their gifts before Jesus, comparing those gifts to CS Lewis, John Wesley and Ignatius Loyola giving lives to Christ, and challenging us to give our lives fully to him.

A strange place to kneel down. And yet on the bare floor of this stable, his knees fell to the floor. It was like the clouds opened and as the star shone down it all made sense. And Melchior fumbled in his cloak and brought Gold to bring to the King - to the King who wasn’t the sort of monarch he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Time Management Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Time management is the godly art of wisely utilising the limited hours of life in alignment with God’s purpose, so that destiny is fulfilled without waste, regret, or delay.

TIME MANAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Verse: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Proverbs 6:6-11 INTRODUCTION Time is one of the most precious resources ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God