Sermons on Wise Disciple:

Who Is Wise?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Word To The Wise

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Obtaining Godly wisdom will help enhance your walk in Christ.

I. A Word to the Wise A. Text: I Corinthians 1:30 “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” B. There are several things we have received through redemption in Christ Jesus. 1. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Choose Wisely Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2002

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

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise & The Foolish

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 8, 2005

The parable of the ten bridesmaids tells us: 1. You must be spiritually prepared. 2. No one can do it for you. 3. There is a day called "Too Late."

In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member of the crew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Methodist

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Or Otherwise? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005

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

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Live Wisely Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The importance of making use of every day, living wisely with the time we have.

Live Wisely Ephesians, Riches in Christ Part 9 Eph 5:14-18 NIV "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Men

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007

This sermon takes a look at the Magi.

I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts from Baby’s-R-Us, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Speech Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to control your tongue

KEY VERSE Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. See also James 3:1-12: “…the tongue is a fire …” Audio is at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wise Woman

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 16, 2007

“The wise wife is the mediator of God’s blessings to the household.”

“The Wise Woman” Proverbs 31:10-31 “The wise wife is the mediator of God’s blessings to the household.” 05.13.07 – Mother’s day Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Amanda and I were young when we met. Both of us were in College, both of us were involved with friends at our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Mouths Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 2 in series from Proverbs dealing with the use of the tongue.

Wise Mouths Proverbs and The Tongue I. Introduction A. We are a nation of talkers 1. On average we engage in 35 conversations per day. 2. We spend almost 25% of our lives talking. 3. We speak enough words each year to fill a 53,000 page novel. 4. Talk radio, TV talk shows, over 100 million cell ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Plans Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 4 in a series from Proverbs, reminding us how to plan in a godly way.

Making Plans God’s Way I. Introduction A. The Would Be Cadet 1. A young man from Wisconsin traveled to West Point to enter the Military Academy. 2. To get there, the young man spent two months walking and riding on freight trains. 3. The young man had a great and sincere desire to be trained at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Money Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 5 in a series from Proverbs dealing with stewardship and finances.

Wise Money I. Introduction A. The Businessman and the Fisherman 1. A businessman noted that a fisherman was back early from the catch. 2. The fisherman said he had caught enough for the day. 3. The businessman said it was too early to quit and many more fish could be caught. 4. The fisherman asked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Hearts Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ