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Worldly wisdom brings disorder; heavenly wisdom brings peace.
The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/21/12 How many of you watched “Fearless Felix” make a death-defying jump out of a balloon more than 24 miles above the earth last Sunday? On his way down, he hit speeds of 844 miles per hour, shattering the sound ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18
Denomination: Baptist
The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.
Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:6-8
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)
September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
We are warned to guard ourselves against wicked men and immoral world systems. It takes wisdom to heed these warnings.
We just got back from a 7 day cruise recently. It was fantastic. We woke up the mornings without an alarm ringing in our ears. The stateroom we were in had a window that afforded us an ocean view. After getting dressed we had several choices of where to eat the morning meal. Then we would go ashore ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 2:12-21
Denomination: Foursquare
Jesus turns worldly wisdom on its head.
Finish this saying: “Finders ___________. Losers ___________.” The blanks of course should read: “Finders keepers. Losers weepers.” This traditional saying means that if you find something like a $20 bill on the street, you get to keep it. And if you were the one to lose that $20, well, too bad for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon explores the paradox of God's wisdom in the cross, which confounds worldly wisdom, and encourages embracing God's wisdom as our guiding truth.
Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this sacred space, a place where we can come together, embrace the fellowship of believers, and seek the wisdom of the Almighty God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound exploration into the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Topics: Foolishness, Cross
Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ
PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......
Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:2
Denomination: Pentecostal
In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.
A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13
God wants to help us: 1. Defeat worldly wisdom. 2. Develop Godly wisdom. 3. Demonstrate Godly wisdom.
Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 8: The Godly Wisdom We Need James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 1, 2012 *James 1:5 gives us one of the most practical promises in the Bible: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more
The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's wisdom over worldly wisdom, and calls for unity in the church under Christ's banner.
Good morning, dear church family. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to turn our hearts and minds together towards the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, a day to rejoice and be glad in it. We find ourselves today ...read more
Topics: Humility, Self-Importance
Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.
A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 16
1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 16 Everything Is About Jesus 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.
Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21
This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.
Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more
Topics: Heavenly Wisdom
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