Sermons on Word Of Wisdom: showing 196-210 of 182,005

Scads Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020

Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apostles And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2018

Some of the combative people in Corinth, who had formed factions, seem to have made more of them than was appropriate, placing them on a pedestal as if they were lords of their faith, and authors of their religion.

September 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7: Apostles and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.5-3.17 1 Cor 3:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2018

In this passage the apostle reminds the Corinthians how he acted when he first preached the gospel to them.

August 26, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.4: Paul and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.1-5 1 Cor 2.1-5 (KJV) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Kindness 2- Generosity 3- Anxiety

INTRO.- ILL.- Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn’t find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with the machines for a few hours and then threw the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008

This message talks about how we should be passing on wisdom, and how easy that really is to accomplish!

I am a fan of the long pass. Who of us isn’t really, right? Most of us as kids grow up wanting to be quarterbacks. We day dream of catching or throwing that game winning Hail Mary pass. Throwing and catching is a lot of fun to watch too... This morning, I want to talk about what you pass on from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Wisdom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Call of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33 The Call of Wisdom 1 The Invitation of Wisdom 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: a) It Is A Priviliged Invitation 20 Wisdom crieth without 1. The Person Who is Speaking 20 Wisdom Personified as Christ Himself 2. The Place of His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom Of Character

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Wisdoms Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Will you be one remembered as a part time soldier...one who worked for the Lord only when it was convenient? Many take the summer off to serve their own desires and leave the work of the Lord to a remaining few. Is that how you will be remembered?

THE TWO WISDOMS (Memorial Day) JAMES 3:13 4:10 Memorial Day is a day of remembrance...remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. But for most, it's nothing more than the official start of the summer season, when the picnics and all the outdoor activities begin. For others ...read more

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 18, 2001

It is vitally important that you understand how completely dependent you are on God. Everyone claims to have the answers to life’s questions but only God truly does!

”Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 1, 2005

believers are to walk in wisdom

We are going to talk about wisdom today. I thought I would contrast the wisdom of Scripture with the wisdom of the world. Here are a few gems of wisdom I found concerning the wisdom of the world; in a minute I will explain the wisdom of a believer. From the world someone said… Accept that some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal