May 5, 2020
May 5, 2020
Influence
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Proverbs 19
Introduction
Sometimes as christians we get the idea, that we are powerless, and have
no influence here on this earth. Jesus said we are the salt of the
earth. We are to be a testimony. Much of that has to do with our
influence on other people. As a young person right out of Bible college,
a pastor whom I greatly respected recommended I read, “How to win
friends and influence people.” A book, I never would have picked up and
read on my own. There is a practical side to influencing people. If we
want to have a good influence, which we should have in our community, we
must understand these very practical truths from the Bible to help us
understand our influence on people.
May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020
Character of Heart
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Proverbs 19
As we continue to look at our influence in this world, it is important
to remember and think about these things. These proverbs have many
different ways to look at them. As I have categorized them, we are only
looking at one category they fit into.
I. Place – Pro 19:10
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Prov. 19:10 ¶ Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a
servant to have rule over princes.
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
Punishment
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Proverbs 19:5, 9, 25, 29
Introduction
The Bible clearly shows and displays the compassion, and love of God.
Sometimes, people ask the question, “How can a loving God punish
people?” Some people could be confused by that. A mom, that loves her
child, will at times have to punish and correct her child. Jesus
illustrates the undying love of God in the parable of the prodigal son,
and at the same time, we can see the need for correction and punishment
in
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
3 Homes
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Proverbs 19:13, 14, 18, 26
Introduction
There are three institutions that God created here on the earth, the
Home, the church, and the government. None of these is as important as
the home! It was the first one instituted. While church is certainly
essential, a church can only be as strong as the families that make it
up. We live in a day, where a family that was setup God’s way is rare to
find. By the way, this is not new, if you read the OT, you will find
that families were quite a mess many times in the OT as well.
June 3, 2020
June 3, 2020
Anger
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Proverbs 19:19
Introduction
We need to be careful that we do not paint anger or wrath as a bad
thing. Anger is an emotion that is felt.
Eph. 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your
wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil.
God is holy, and without sin. Yet, he has wrath, and anger.
I. Anger without Discretion (Pro 19:19)
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Prov. 19:19 ¶ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if
thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
The Millennial Reign & Judgement
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Revelation 20:1-3
Introduction
The Millennial reign of Jesus Christ, is a literal 1000 year reign of
Jesus on the Earth! The Old Testament foretells of this, and this is
literally what the Jews expected when Jesus came the first time. They
didn't understand his coming as a lowly Lamb of God to take away the
sins of the World.
June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020
Deceit and Deception
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Proverbs 20:1, 16, 19, 17
Introduction
Sometimes we can be very innocent, and naive in life, and not realize
there are people that are not trustworthy as well as things that cannot
be trusted. The Bible helps us to know what to look out for. It will
benefit us, so as to be wise in this world.
The Bible, and especially the book of Proverbs serves as a great
practical book, to help us be wise in a world of much foolishness.
June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020
Authority
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Proverbs 20:2
Introduction
We live in a society that knows very little of authority. Respect for
authority is lost. Children in schools are taught by example, they do
not have to respect their teacher. Teachers are stripped of the
authority they once had. We see this in a dis-respect, and even scorning
of law and order in our country. Many times people excuse rebellion to
authority based on abuse of authority. This does take place, and even in
Paul’s day, it was it was a problem, and Paul in the NT still wrote,
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Integrity
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Proverbs 20:7 – The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are
blessed after him.
Introduction
Integrity is something that is very important. Integrity is not
something easily viewed. Integrity is that personal desire to do what is
right when no one is around to notice, and no one will ever find out. It
is closely related to character.
I. Integrity in Conduct (Proverbs 20:7)
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A. Integrity in Action – Job, David, Samuel, Daniel, Joseph
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1. Integrity does not come naturally
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Prov. 22:15 ¶ Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the
rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
Final Judgement Day
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Revelation 20:11-15
Introduction
This passage is a very serious passage. It deals with the end of time as we know it, it deals with man standing before God to give account of his deeds. It is important that we understand this will absolutely take place, and every single day, it draws closer.
I. Facing the Lord (11-12)
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A. Deliverer (11) “him that sat on it”
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i. Who sits on that throne? That becomes an important topic.
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John 5:22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: