Sermons on Wise Spending:

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Where is Your Brother? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – September 14, 2014 Continuing the series we began last week…entitled “What God Wants to Know.” Last week… “Where are you?... do you know the position you are in of being separate from me… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Who Do You Say I Am? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – October 19th, 2014 Intro: Series… not a matter of dismissing our questions… but of facing the reality that maybe we are not the center of creation…maybe we are the ones who should listen to the questions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Choose Your Eternal Destination Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

The choices we make in this life determine where we will spend eternity — not just for a season, not for a thousand years, but forever.

Go! And… Choose Your Eternal Destination Introduction: The Reality of Eternity Today’s message carries eternal weight. The choices we make in this life determine where we will spend eternity — not just for a season, not for a thousand years, but forever. We live in a world where many avoid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Matthew 22:2, Matthew 22:13, Psalm 139:7-8, Revelation 20:10, Revelation 14:10-11, Romans 1:24, Romans 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, John 3:19, John 5:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 7:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah: Building The Kingdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 1, 2011

The Bible suggests that we spend our lives building three things: Building the Kingdom of God, Building Broken Lives, and Building for Eternity.

HEROES OF FAITH #2: NOAH: BUILDING THE KINGDOM INTRO: Why did you come here this morning? To sing some songs and hear some stories? I hope not! Two thousand years ago, Jesus said, “I will build my church.” Not a building, but people. We’re here to see lives transformed, to provide hope, healing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: *other

10 New Year's Resolutions From The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Preston Brown on Dec 28, 2001

Almost all New Year’s resolution deal with health or wealth or happiness. The principles found in Proverbs 3 guarantee all 3 of these.

10 New Year’s Resolutions from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived This is the 1st Sunday of the New Year. You know, when you think about it, all New Year’s Resolutions basically fall into 3 categories. They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Life That Stands Through A Storm

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

This is a message based on Jesus' parable of the Wise and foolish Builders. Anything less than Jesus Christ, and the word of God to build our lives on will fail us.

*THE LIFE THAT STANDS THROUGH A STORM* Matthew 7:24-27 Dorn Ridge & York Manor February 26, 2012 (Perhaps a quarter of this message originated with another contributor.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus was the great illustrator, and one of the places this is clearly seen are in His parables. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Must I Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 28, 2015

We are all participants in a spiritual battle, wouldn’t it be wise to determine who is on each side, what they are fighting for and which side you are on? Wouldn’t it be wise to ensure you are prepared for the battle you are in?

Why Must I be Saved? I had the great privilege of serving in the military for six years. In case you did not know, a person is not recruited to be a general, captain, or sergeant. A person is recruited to be a soldier with the expectation of growth in knowledge, experience and training SO THAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Visit Of The Wisemen Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2017

The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing that Herod did not want was competition. When these wise men showed up in Jerusalem, it created quite a stir and Herod had his curiosity peaked.

-4 BC- Jerusalem and Bethlehem Visit of the Wisemen (Numbers 24:17) Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:1) The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Has Been Born!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Star Of Jesus Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 6, 2009

What was special about this star and why did the three wise men make such a long journey?

Num 24:17 "I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel Remember Jacob’s name was changed to Israel by God Because he was changed from cheating schemer into the seed where from Christ would come Reading Matt 2:1-10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012

The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrast Of Two Kings

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012

The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2012

Where do we go from here? -- Go forward: 1. With determination to find the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. With declarations of your faith (vs. 2). 3. Depending on God’s guidance (vs. 3-9 & 12). 4. With great devotion to the Lord (vs. 10-11)

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 4: Where Do We Go from Here? Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We usually put three wise men in the manger scene, even though they don’t really belong there. The Scripture doesn’t tell us how many there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lord’s Return Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 24: 42 – 51

Matthew 24: 42 – 51 Our Lord’s Return “42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel