Sermons on Wise Or Foolish:

Life!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Human Depression Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2020

God tells us how depressed Job was; how should we deal with depression?

Please open your bibles to the Book of Job…… We have noted so far that Job was a godly man who was enjoying life with family and all his possessions. But the devil Satan challenged God to see how Job will respond to God once much of his possessions and family are taken away and his entire body was ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Foundation?

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 3, 2016

2 foundations and the question I ask is: Which foundation is your faith built upon?

“What Is Your Foundation?” Matthew 7:24-27 8-4-2016 AM Although our text this morning started at verse 24 the beginning of the subject begins at verse 21. When we read this in context we see that the subject is our relationship with God. Jesus was speaking during what we know as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fit To Be Tied Part Vi

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In the last five sermons, we have been preaching about marriage, and today we want to focus on a very important subject that God is very concerned about.

We want to preach about children in our marriage. Children can be a blessing, or they can cause much pain. Usually the outcome is directly affected by how much the parents obey God's Word in raising them. Illus: One lady that had three teenagers was asked, "If you had it to do all over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-22, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021

What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up About Your Anger Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002

Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

“Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fool For Christ

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 13, 2021

Examining what is foolish to Christians and the world

Preached: 7 March 2021 Readings: Exodus 20v1-17;1 Corinthians 1v18-25 Foolishness We all do foolish things sometimes, locking ourselves out of the house, getting scammed by poorly written email, loosing our wallet or purse, forgetting to take change to pay for parking. They’re annoying, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Proverbs 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 5

Wisdom | Proverbs 05 My son, pay attention to my wisdom… - Wisdom does well when it is given undivided attention. That you may preserve discretion… - Discretion is something we must continue to fight for. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey... - Honey is sweet (represents the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Truth

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012

It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Riffraff Revival

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 16, 2023

God never called the rich celebrity pastors for His true work. It is the riffraff pastors and saints that will bring the next great revival. Men like the 8th grade shoe salesman, D. L. Moody or Crazy Lorenzo Dow.

1 Cor 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

Scripture: James 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023

This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-3, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Proverbs 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 2

Wisdom | Proverbs 2 Verses 1-5 (The Gift of Wisdom) “My son if you…” - Solomon continues his instruction in the ways of wisdom (from chapter 1) - Solomon puts personal responsibility on us: o Receive, treasure, incline, apply, cry out, speak up, seek, search. o It requires EFFORT on our part. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational