Sermons on Proverbs
Book of Proverbs – Wise People
June 2-2024 – Wise People
Wise people…are relationally intentional. Thought: “Relationships are a real and important part of life. They have a huge effect on us. Wise people are intentional as they develop and function in the complexity of relationships. God knows how important relationships are and has a lot to say about them. Today we’ll explore three Proverbs (there are a…
May 19/24 – Wise People
Wise People…are humble God really seems to be bothered with arrogance. Perhaps it is because He knows the real and healthy path to living the full and meaningful life He intends for us, only comes as we recognize our dependence on Him. Humble people are calm because they recognize they are dependent. Arrogant people are still frantically swimming upstream against an…
May 12/24 – Wise People
Wise People…are to be commended This Sunday is Mother’s Day! Proverbs 31:30&31 reminds us that wise mothers, actually all wise people, who prioritize God are to be noted, even praised. Why not take note of someone who is wise in that sense and let them know their example is encouraging. Please join us on Mother’s Day as we celebrate moms and seek to…
May 5/24 – Wise People…Relate Well
How we relate to God reveals how we relate to others and how we relate to others, is an indicator of how we relate to God. That’s why the authors of the Bible tells us we can’t love God if we don’t love people and ourselves. Proverbs 12:10
Feb 18/24 – Wise People… Get Involved
(Proverbs 3:27-29) When the tall stack of beans in a grocery store tumbles down because someone bumped into it, should I get involved? How about a friend getting bullied on the playground? Is it ever fine to just look the other way and walk on by? The teacher (who wrote the collection of Proverbs we’re looking at) thinks that even though there may be risks, wise people…
Feb 11/24 – Wise People…have a plan
This Sunday is a very important Sunday in our journey together as achurch. We are focusing on:
Jan 28/24 – Wise People…are generous
Wise PEOPLE are Generous Generosity is freeing, fun, and facilitates flourishing. No wonder the topic made it into the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 11:24-25
Jan 21/24 – Wise People…control, not kill their anger
Wise People…Control, Not Kill, Their Anger (Proverbs 14:29) The problem isn’t that we are too angry. More often than not, the problem is that we are not angry enough at the right things. Let’s gather together and try to make some ssense of this powerful emotion.
Jan 14/24 – Wise People…Train Children
Wise PEOPLE Train ChildrenThis verse has puzzled casual reader and scholar alike. Today we’ll solve the age old controversy. Just kidding! Today we’ll wade in the controversy ending upwith some clarity in the midst of uncertainty. It shouldbe a meaningful journey. Proverbs 22:6
Nov 26/23 – Wise People…Actually Appreciate Discipline
Today we see that wise people accept, even appreciate, discipline or correction. They also practice self discipline. It takes an act of the will and a certain level of maurity to embrace this kind of wisdom. Let’s have a look at it together. (Proverbs 10:17, 16:32)
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