Sermons on wise entreaty:

Be Wise About Integrity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2024

Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.

A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:6, Proverbs 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024

The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise About Sex Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2024

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon devotes four long sections to the subject of sexual morality. In these sections, he not only warns about where the traps and temptations of sexual immorality lead, he also gives a godly and life bringing alternative.

A. Once there was a preacher who was explaining to his son about the “facts of life” or better known as “the birds and the bees.” 1. The youngster listened wide-eyed and attentively, and when his dad was finished, he asked with great concern: “Does God know about this?” 2. Rest assured: God knows ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:16-19, Proverbs 5:1-23, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 7:1-27, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise About Alcohol Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 31:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise About Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 18:10-12, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 6:1-5, Proverbs 3:13-15, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 19:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise About Parenting Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2024

Proverbs offers lots of wisdom for parents. Proverbs says that children need disciple and parents need to give it to them.

Sermon Series – God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold David Owens Sermon #11: “Be Wise About Parenting” 7.7.24 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22:6, 15; 29:15 A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise For Worthy Life

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024

Apostle Paul discussed the rules to follow of those who belonged to the Lord Jesus Christ.

I. To WAKE Up 1. The POWER of the light *verse 13, (EVERYTHING that is hidden will be EXPOSED by the light) "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. 2. The PERK of the Lord *verse 14, (rise from SLEEP so that Jesus SHINE on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Bow Now

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 19, 2024

4th Sunday of Advent 2024. Looking at the wise men who came and worshiped Jesus

The Wise Bow Now Text: Matthew 2:1-23 If you would, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Matthew chapter two. I mentioned to you last Sunday that we don’t know the exact year and month that Jesus was born, and that it wasn’t really that important in the larger scope of things. We know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Wise About Friendship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2024

Because we become like the people we spend the most time with, it is very important to choose wisely who our closest friends will be. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.

A. We are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how that the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Since today is the Sunday of our youth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 1:8-19, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24, Proverbs 27:5-6, Proverbs 27:10, Proverbs 23:19-21, 1 Corinthians 15:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Wise Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Topics: Heavenly Wisdom

The Power To Say

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003

In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:25-28, Exodus 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 17 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 31, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter seventeen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Seventeen We will now look at Proverbs chapter seventeen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (NASB) We should strive to have peace – within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From The Wise Men

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 15, 2016

The wise men saw the light and followed it until they came to Jesus where they were never the same again. If we are wise, we will seek the Lord.

THE WISE WILL ALWAYS SEEK HIM INTRODUCTION: We are starting today a new series on the relevance of the Christmas story to our lives. We will start with the story of the three wise men in search for the baby Jesus in Matthew 2. Do you know that the Bible is a book filled with many examples of wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

One Way

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31

1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31 One Way 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Prepared PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The importance of spiritual preparation, prudence, and perseverance, urging us to remain steadfast and ready for the coming of our Savior.

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather here today in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, we are reminded of the importance of preparation, prudence, and perseverance in our spiritual journey. We are reminded of the words of Jimmy Carter who once said, "We should live our lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Wise Decisions