Sermons on Wise Man Foolish Man:

The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015

This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021

An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 54:4-6, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus--Dispeller Of Darkness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009

The story of blind Bartimaeus reveals a number of correlations with the condition of the lost sinner. This message points out some of those correlations.

JESUS— DISPELLER OF DARKNESS Text: Col.1: 12; I Pet.2: 9; Luke 18: 35-37 Intro: In the days of Christ, to be blind was to experience not only physical darkness, but personal destitution as well. Such was the case of the blind man that Christ encountered near the city of Jericho. From the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of People Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their being.

A. GOD CREATED THE FIRST PERSON-MAN “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). 1. The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tempted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017

Now Jesus is to be tempted by Satan. Could He have failed the test? No, He could not! If He could have fallen, then He would not be a sure Savior and God would not be sovereign.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Wilderness (2) Jesus Tempted (Psalms 91:11) Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13 So far the gospels have shown us that the Son of God came down to the earth to be born a human. He had a normal childhood, except He never sinned. He was baptized to identify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Exit From Eden Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2012

In the midst of a life of sin, shame and death, there is a God who brings a fallen humanity to life, glory and life. For those who repent of their sin and trust in the work of Christ alone for eternal life we see 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribut

It has been said that: “A picture is worth a thousand words,”. Of the more famous pieces of art is the picture painted for us at the end of the third chapter of Genesis. We have probably all seen paintings of this event because many artists have dealt with it. Most of the great Renaissance painters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Other

What The Bible Tells Us Of Is The Natural, Carnal And Spiritual Man.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon out line we see that man lives in a natural body but can live as a natural man or live as a carnal man or can be what God wants all of us to be in our Christian walk and that is a spiritual man. In this outline we look at what the Word says

WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US OF IS THE NATURAL, CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MAN. 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15

The Wart?

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2010

When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation, is it any wonder that we are mystified that God would care for us?

Title: The Wart Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation is it any wonder that we are mystified that God should care for us? Introduction Great American humorist Mark Twain told a story about a California man who died and went to heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sight For The Blind Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 20 from John's gospel exploring the passage where Jesus restored sight to the blind man.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sight for the Blind” INTRODUCTION John portrays Jesus as the one who came to give light and life to men. He did not come to condemn but to convert those in darkness. As we said a few weeks back, blindness or darkness comes from two problems. No light source. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

True Colours

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014

Examining the bright distinction between Holy God and fallen mankind.

“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Wisdom Of God 1corinthians 1:21 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 19, 2020

More than anything else, Paul understood the reason for disunity in Corinth is their love for human wisdom. So explains what is human wisdom as well as the wisdom of God.

Characteristics of the wisdom of God 1Corinthians 1:21 1Co 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1Co 1:23, 24 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Brethren

Two On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008

Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You See Yourself?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2013

When you look into a mirror what do you see? How do you see yourself? How do you see yourself in relation to God and eternity? Having a right view of who and what we are is essential to a right relationship with God.

“How Do You See Yourself?” Luke 18:10-13 When you look into a mirror what do you see? How do you see yourself? Few of us look in the mirror and come to the conclusion of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. During his heyday as a player, Namath wrote a book titled I Can’t Wait ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011

A look at the reason for Christmas and why Christmas is necessary.

“The Reason for Christmas” Genesis 3:1-19 Introduction: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens I. The Crime of Vengeance The Trap is Set (1-3) • Eve is approached by a serpent, but this serpent was in fact Satan. Many times temptation comes in disguise. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist