October 30, 2019October 30, 2019
Importance of Words
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Proverbs 13
Intro.
Words have a profound effect on people, and lives. Words are used to
express an opinion, or idea that one may have. The Bible gives ample
warning about the use of our tongue, mouth, and lips in the form of
words. Words have been known to start a war, take the very life from
people. Words have also been used to build some very successful people
in the world. Words were used to frame our very Constitution, and Bill
of Rights. Words can be used to accurately record history, or
misconstrue historical facts. Words are important!
November 6, 2019 November 6, 2019
Direction in Life
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Proverbs 14
Intro.
Ways, way
I. Upright way (2)
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Uprightness - honesty; integrity in principle or practice; conformity to
rectitude and justice in social dealings.
A. Lesson of David!
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God appears to Solomon and offers whatever he wants:
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father
great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in
righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast
kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to
sit on his throne, as it is this day.” (1 Kings 3:6)
February 19, 2020 February 19, 2020
Which path will you choose?
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Prov. 18:12 ¶ Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before
honour is humility.
I. Path to destruction or honor (Pro 18:12)
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There are two very distinct pathways laid out before us in this verse.
The one path, is a well worn path, it looks like the most successful
of people have traveled that path before… it looks like it is the
path to success if you look at it.
February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020
Practical Wisdom
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Proverbs 18:13 -
Introduction
I. Hearing (Proverbs 18:13)
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A. Ahasuerus
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1. Didn’t listen (Esther 3:8-10)
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- The King wasn’t influenced by facts!
- The King was influenced by finances!
- Prov. 17:23 ¶ A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert
the ways of judgment.
B. Israel’s promise:
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- Gen. 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless
thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I
will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and
in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
- Foolish to allow the Jews to be destroyed in his kingdom.
C. Listen to God!
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Rev. 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto
the churches.
September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020
Three Observations about the Wise
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Proverbs 21:11
Introduction
If you want to learn something, it is best to study someone who is
successful. You don’t study someone who is poor, on how to handle
finances (unless you are looking for what not to do). You don’t get
counsel from someone who isn’t married about marriage. You don’t get
wisdom from a fool. So it is very appropriate that we would get three
observations about wise people, from the wisest man that ever lived. God
has preserved these timeless truths in His Word, for us to learn from.