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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    We need to choose asthe wise men did.

    IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021
     | 4,625 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

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    Why The Wise-Men Were Wise

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,349 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 2 v 1 - 12 WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE Job 23:3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Made The Wise Men Wise ?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,022 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 2:1-11 What Made The Wise men Wise ? Three Wise Women ? - They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts. 1. They Were Wise In Their Detection Their Mystery - The identity and place of origin ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Made The Wise Men Wise?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2019
     | 4,466 views

    Why does the Bible 2X call them "wise?" Because they were SEARCHING for a Sign from God, they ACTED on the revelation they had, they PERSEVERED until they got to Him, and they ENTERED IN to know Jesus! May God make us wise like them.

    WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN WISE? Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. For many years there was a Christmas pageant every year in the (Miami) Dade County Auditorium, which seats 2,400 people. The cast included over 400 people and live animals. 2. One year their seasoned donkey died so they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    fresh look at the only shadow of the cross Jesus mentioned

    I. SOVEREIGNTY IS DECLARED HERE A. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DETERMINED by God B. The PLAN OF DELIVERANCE WAS DISCLOSED by man II. SIMPLICITY IS DEMONSTRATED HERE III. SUFFICIENCY IS DISCOVERED HERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marcos Suazo avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    Too many times we get caught up in situations that put us at a crossroad and we find it difficult to figure out which way is the best way to go. That is because the devil is good at what he does, his job is to make the wrong choice look as right as possi

    Choose Wisely Genesis 25: 29-34 29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, "I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made." (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom – "Red.") 31 Jacob replied, "All right, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Fool And The Wise

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    In this sermon I basically dissect many Proverbs on the difference between what Solomon describes as Wisdom and Foolishness.

    October 3, 2004 Proverbs of Wisdom and Foolishness Put yourself in Solomon’s shoes some three thousand years ago. The LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Ki 3:5) This was no Monte Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal - having ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

    WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Choose Wisely Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 32,123 views

    Are marriages made in heaven?

    The German philosopher and scholar, Moses Mendelssohn (1729-86), was born a hunchback. Despite this deformity, which could have soured him on life forever, Mendelssohn was known as a wise and humble man. While on a trip to Hamburg as a young man, Mendelssohn met a rich merchant who had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wise Fool

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,847 views

    Solomon’s mistakes were that he started out well, but did not end well, he was a minimalist and he allowed his strength to become his weakness.

    Have you see the bumper sticker that says, “I took an IQ test and the results were negative”? Sometimes very intelligent people can get very negative results on their IQ tests. For instance, people are paid a lot of money to write the things that appear on the packages and products we buy. But a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,566 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God Is Wise Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,575 views

    God’s unlimited knowledge and wisdom are greater than ours, and form a basis for faith and hope.

    How many sent children off to school this week? How many for the first time? Here’s a question: Why? [Other than because it’s the law, or to get them out of your hair] What is it you’re hoping they’ll learn there? Math, reading, science, history . . . but is that all? No, of course not. You hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Who Is Wise?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed