October 4, 2025
September 24, 2025
Psalm of Practice
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Psalm 101
Introduction
This is an incredible Psalm. A lot of the wisdom of the Proverbs was most certainly taught to Solomon by his father David. And ultimately God multiplied that wisdom for Solomon.
We find a good outline for managing a family, a business, a kingdom, or government. This Psalm has great advice and help for us.
David was considered a man after God’s own heart, and we see a strong sense of purity in this psalm. We see the principles in which David desired to guide his kingdom. David was not perfect, but he certainly had good desires.
July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
Recognizing God’s Role
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Psalm 119:17-24
Introduction
While the entirety of Psalm 119 is about the Word of God, it is not absent of other topics. The Word of God is tied to many subjects. We learned last week, the Word of God is essential to maintain a clean, spiritual life.
Tonight, I want to notice the involvement of God as he interacts with those who acknowledge His Word. I like the phrase, “God’s Word”. In Psalm 119, it frequently shows up with the possessive adjective “thy” which means it belongs to God. You see that frequently in the Psalm. The Bible is God’s, not man’s. It is God’s Word that makes a difference in our life, not my words, not your words, not Shakespeare’s words. All words can have an influence and impact, but not have the impact that God’s Word makes!
August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020
Treasures
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Proverbs 21:5-6
Introduction
A practical look at treasure, getting, gain, finances and the christian.
I. Diligent Gain (Pro 21:5a)
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Pro 21:5a – The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;
A. Person of diligence (Joseph was diligent)
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- A diligent person is someone who is steady in application to business,
they are in constant effort to accomplish the goal.
- Christians should be diligent people, the ant is one of the most
diligent of creation, and God tells us to observer their ways! They
are constantly diligently preparing for winter.
B. Planning, preparing (Joseph prepared)
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- Some people act with no thought!
- A diligent person, will be thinking ahead, planning and preparing!
- Someone wise once said, “Prior proper planning prevents poor
performance.” - not Bible, still good.
- Not all plans work, but having no plan is in essence planning to fail.
C. Plenteousness (Egypt had plenty)
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- There is provisions for hard times.
II. Deceitful Gain (Pro 21:5b, 6)
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Prov. 21:5b ...but of every one that is hasty only to want.