Sermons on Wise Builder:

Foolish Wisdom-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 3, 2024

3 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:20-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: The spanish conquistador, Hernán(do) Cortés, took on a mission to explore & secure the interior of Mexico for spanish colonization. In or around 1519 AD, Cortés landed on what is now known as Yucatan, Mexico. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Wisdom-6(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2025

6 of 8.. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VI—1Corinthians 1:26-28(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There was a huge influx of people to central & south Florida following WW-II. BUT the people who bought land & built businesses & houses there, quickly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Wisdom-7(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2025

7 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VII—1Corinthians 1:29-31(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around & staring at him. Thinking nothing of it, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Wisdom-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 25, 2024

2 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:19-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: Fred had been sent to the big city in order to receive some training for a new position. Fred’s co-worker—Billy Bob—was charged with escorting Fred to work. While they were walking, Fred was bombarded by all the unfamiliar lights & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025

Part 2 of RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, will look at how Christians can relate to Christmas in the quagmire of pagan beliefs. We look at family gatherings, carols, what churches can do in their services. This can be a very hard time for decision-making in a family, more so if there are children.

THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 2 In this Part 2 we will end with two more WRONGS of Christmas and then do the RIGHTS of Christmas. [7]. PRESENTS AND GIFT GIVING This is a very, very vexed problem because the practice has become so entrenched, that if Christians refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 6:1, Luke 2:16, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 7:26-27, Ephesians 2:13, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 2:44-45, Isaiah 9:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right God, Wrong Place Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2014

For years I thought the only reason the Wisemen came to Jerusalem was to get directions. But I was wrong. What other possible reason could the Wisemen have had for going there?

My home church met in a huge building. The main sanctuary had four sections of pews that ran back 12 rows or so and the back section had another 2 sets of pews. Then there were two balconies that ran along the sides of the main area. They said they could seat over 600 people in that building. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lie: God Doesn’t Understand Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2022

Why is that so many people feel like they can't get close to God? And how can I deal with the feeling that God doesn't understand or care about me?

When Elvis Presley died, there were a lot of people who were shocked. In fact, following Elvis’ death, there were a number of young men who idolized him so much that they sought to be like him and to imitate him. One young man, named Dennis Wise, actually had his face surgically altered and had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Foundation Sure?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 27, 2023

There is a huge difference between knowing the Name of Jesus and knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior!

IS YOUR FOUNDATION SURE? (July 30 2023) Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Matthew 7:21-29  "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.  (22)  On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The House On The Rock

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure.

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure. Intro.: Opening Illust. In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Standing In The Storm

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

If you wish to stand in the storm, you will hear and obey; if you do not you will experience destruction.

Standing in the Storm 02/15/09 AM Text: Matthew 7:13-27 Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION This weekend brought a rare event to the San Diego area – weather! We experienced a rare powerful winter storm system that brought about weather about as wild as it gets in Southern California. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2014

What does it mean to "seek first God's Kingdom"? What does it mean to "seek first God's righteousness?" How do we know when we've done that, and how willing are we to embrace those priorities in our lives?

OPEN: We showed the following youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LY5O7E5bU (An interview with Jase & Missy Robertson of Duck Dynasty where they described what their home life is like) What you just witnessed was an interview with Jase and Missy Robertson (of Duck Dynasty) on K-Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Building Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The House That Wisdom Built Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2015

The wisdom of God is building a house. Here is that house. 1- The wisdom house invites people in 2- The wisdom house instructs in all ways 3- The wisdom house instills fear of the Lord

INTRO. - ILL.- I love the cute story about some men in a pickup truck who drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, 'We need some four-by-twos. 'The clerk said, 'You mean two-by-fours, don't you?' The man said, 'I'll go check,' and went back to the truck. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ