Sermons on Worldy Wisdom:

The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018

Christians in the city of Corinth were poor and pitiful, and Paul will dwell on their weakness and how God used it to convert the world.

Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.3: The Church in Corinth and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.26-1.31 1 Cor 1:26-31 (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom Over Wickedness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 8

WISDOM OVER WICKEDNESS (ECCLESIASTES 8) Who is a wise man, according to the Talmud? He who learns of all men. The Talmud A wise man is a greater asset to a nation than a king. [Maimonides] Do not be wise in words alone, but also in deeds. [Talmud] Everyone whose deeds are more than his wisdom, his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chasing The Wind - Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2017

We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will help us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity and Heaven. Wisdom will protect us and give us divine insight into how to live

Series: Chasing the Wind Introduction to Series: Chasing the Wind Illustration Kites – Why --- Kites set up in sanctuary– We need to catch the wind if we want to sail into the spiritual realm and to find meaning and purpose for our lives. Just like kites need to catch the wind to sail we as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matt 2:1-12 The Wisdom of the Wise Men 1. The Wisdom (Wonder) of their Search 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Choose Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure.

Choose Godly Wisdom Proverbs 1:10-33 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the essence of wisdom, you must embody Him in order to have your life become a masterpiece that will endure. I. Flee the enticement of self-gratifying folly. A. Folly’s perverse proposition (1:10-12). 1. An enticement to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-33

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom And Power Is Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Power and Wisdom of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST the Wisdom and Power of GOD? Yes. 1 Corinthians 1:24 (Amplified Bible) But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Promises...wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015

God promises wisdom when we are seeking Him for answers.

God Promises… Wisdom James 1:5 Introduction- Last week we started a series called God’s Promises. We looked at God’s faithfulness and then our faithfulness back to Him. God promises to be faithful, you can take that to the bank. He promises that you can trust Him to do the ...read more

Scripture: James 10:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Wisdom For Critical Times

Contributed by Chibuihe.c. Newman on Jul 21, 2015

The message highlights the invaluable attribute of Christ centered living as the greatest security in this dark and evil times.

The scriptures clearly reveal that the days preceding the second coming of Jesus will be fraught with maladies and anomalies unprecedented in history. With prophetic audacity, the bible declares that life in the end times will not be all fun and fan fair especially for those who believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Final Personification Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2015

Wisdom is compared to the virtuous woman in this closing poem of the book of Proverbs: the very personification of Christ, and of all that we all should be in Him.

A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). If we have been reading through the book up to this point, we will find that we have met her already. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Too Deep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever?

Intro Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever? There is. It is bread from heaven. Goal Let’s discern the body of Christ. Plan Let’s discuss what John 6:51-58 has to say. 2 Views There are two popular views of Holy Communion: symbolic and sacramental. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Renegade Wisdom

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

     One of the problems that often goes unrecognized is the depth of God’s wisdom. Is it possible that we claim to know God, while failing to give Him the thanks and glory? This sermon is about abortion and removing prayer from schools.

FORSAKING RENEGADE WISDOM Text: Ecclesiastes 9:18   “Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroyeth much good” (KJV).       Have you ever noticed how we are sometimes lacking on common sense wisdom?       Conrad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Grant Us Wisdom

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 22, 2021

We live in the Information Age, a time in which entire libraries of knowledge are available to us. And that’s a blessing. But as followers of Jesus, let’s also remember that wisdom and understanding are even more crucial to making a difference for God in our generation.

Read Luke 2: 39-52 When I was a young boy, I had what should have been a teachable moment. My mother, siblings and I were just returning home from being out for the afternoon, and as she pulled in the driveway she said, “I want everyone to come straight into the house. We’re going to eat very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Wisdom Versus Foolishness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about man's foolishness versus God's wisdom and the cross. Later into the sermon this question "Whose fool are you?' is asked several times.

WISDOM VERSUS FOOLISHNESS Text: I Corinthians 1:18 – 25   For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist