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.
April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
Proverbs 18:17
Introduction
I. Diligence (Pro 18:17)
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Prov. 18:17 ¶ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his
neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
A. First report
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1. Two siblings… the first one that can get to the parent, and give a report… will spin it to make sure they appear right
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2. If you only listen to one side of the story… you will likely side with that person.
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- There are always those who are more than willing to run around and
give their story so others will feel bad for them.
- There is always another side to the story, if you only take the one
side, you will not know the full truth.
- Vs 13 – He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly
and shame unto him.
B. Two ears
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- We should always be careful to look for both sides.
- Justice resides somewhere in the middle of both stories.
II. Casting lots (Proverbs 18:18)
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Prov. 18:18 ¶ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between
the mighty.
April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020
Life Lessons
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Proverbs 18:20-24
Introduction
Lord willing I would like to finish this chapter up. Again, these
thoughts are not always tied together, so we will simply take each verse
as it stands. The first two verses deal with the same subject matter, so
we are able to put those under the same point.
I. Words to mean something (Proverbs 18:20)
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A. Power of words (Pro 18:21)
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1. Your words carry a lot of weight.
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2. Some words, are not helpful. Matter of fact, they are empty over all.
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James 3:10-12 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing.
My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send
forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree,
my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no
fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023
Victory Celebration
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Revelation 19
Introduction
There are three things that are clearly noted in this chapter. Clearly,
we can see the Worship, the Wedding, and the War. All three of these
things are positive things. Considering the fall of Babylon, and the
wickedness that is described in those two chapters, this chapter is a
breath of fresh air.
I. The Worship of the Lord (1-6)
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A. The chorus (1, 3, 4, 6)
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
Path of Life
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Proverbs 19:1, 2, 3, 8, 15, 16, 20, 23, 24, 27
Introduction
We will look at this Proverbs in the categories that are presented in
this Proverb. This will help us maintain a consistent message as we look
at each category that is presented. I have categorized this Proverb into
five categories: 1. Path (10 verses), 2. Influence (6), 3. Punishment
(5), 4. Family (4), 5. Anger (2), and 6. No Category (3).
April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
Instruction
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Proverbs 19:20
Introduction
Last week we looked at: Path of Life: 1. Integrity, 2. Ignorance 3.
Idleness 4. Intelligence
All the verses we will look at tonight pertain to Instruction. Proverbs
talks a lot about instruction. Really, in the Path of life, we have
access to a lot of instruction. We pick and chose the instruction we
want to follow. As we study the Proverbs, understand that for the most
part when instruction is mentioned, it is talking about spiritual godly
instruction found in the Word of God. You will find no greater
instruction.
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.