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  • John Bright avatar

    Being Faithful & Wise Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text. Luke 12:35-48

    "Being Faithful & Wise" Luke 12:35-48 A sermon for 9/4/22 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 12 “35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Why Are The Magi Called Wise?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    The message explains the reasons why the magi are called wise men.

    Why Are the Magi Called Wise? Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Don Jones One thing has always bothered me about the story of the magi. They are called wise men. What bothers me is the word wise. These men were adept in the magical arts, they were at best governors or kings from a pagan nation and on top ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Learning How To Live Wisely Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    Wisdom Psalms give concrete examples of how God wants us to live our life. If you live a certain way then this and this will happen. If you live a different way then something else will happen instead. Wisdom Psalms explain the consequences.

    Learning How To Live Wisely Psalm 119:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading As we continue our series of sermons which focus on the Psalms we are going to turn our attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
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    the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
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    One of the things the devil has been very successful at, is getting the church completely sidetracked from the mission God intended the church to do.

    To see that this is the case, all you have to do is observe what people seem to want from the church. For example, some see the church as: • A drug center to reach an emotional high. They get depressed and they want to come to church for a “Fix” • A social club where they can socialize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make War By Wise Guidance

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
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    This sermon looks at what the Bible says about war, and what the Christian’s response should be.

    MAKE WAR BY WISE GUIDANCE (DOCTRINE OF WAR) Proverbs 20:18 - Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance. NAS [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/war.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us about the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024
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    Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

    We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wise Guys And Starry Skies

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    Sermon about the Magi

    WISE GUYS AND STARRY SKIES MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION... "Wise Guys and Starry Skies" Memory I remember attending a church when I was growing up that put a great effort into drama and musicals. I recall being in several of these musicals when I was a child. I of course had speaking parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clint Meade avatar

    Watch Out For The Wise Guys Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    Man’s wisdom is deficient, but God’s wisdom is always sufficient.

    Watch out for the wise guys Col. 2:8-10 A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God’s existence. The professor presented the following logic: "Has anyone in this class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Wise Up About Conflict Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    Six steps to applying God’s wisdom to relationship conflicts.

    When the first Lord of the Rings movie came out--The Fellowship of the Ring--my 12 year old son begged me to take him to see it. So we went; not just once, but twice. Since I’d never read the J. R. Tolkien books, my son had to explain parts of the movie to me as the story unfolded. As I watched, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Wise Men Seek A King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,669 views

    Wise Men Seek a King

    SEEKING A SAVIOR - Wise Men Seek a King December 16, 2018 Matthew 2:1-12 (p. 676) Introduction: I’m not sure why but my favorite Christmas song is “We Three Kings.” Don’t get me wrong…“Silent Night” is more awe inspiring and “Away In a Manger” is more poignant…but there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Not Wise In Your Own Eyes!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2015
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    Follow His rules and commandments meticulously so that you do not forfeit the blessings promised by God! Stick on to Him and His ways!

    Do not deviate! Psalm 81:11 "But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” Pretty scary to read that God would give up on us! The Lord says: ‘I gave them over to their stubborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,431 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

    A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Choose Your King Wisely

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,624 views

    Discover why and how Jesus is uniquely able to be the King Who ushers in peace. (A Palm Sunday message.)

    A few weeks ago, when we looked at the reasons why we believe the Bible is the Word of God, we saw that one reason is the prophecies recorded in the Old Testament were actually fulfilled and historically accurate. This morning, we will be looking at one of the 300 prophecies from the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational