January 15, 2020January 15, 2020
Four Features of a Fool
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Intro.
Fool is a prominent word in Chapter 17. We do understand that the
Proverbs are not a continuous flow of thoughts, but rather a collection
of wise sayings. By selecting a prominent word, by no means am I
covering the entirety of the chapter. I have only selected a few
proverbs that appear in the same chapter, and teaching on them. There
are many themes, and lessons that can be learned from chapter 17 that
will not be touched tonight… so by all means, do take the time to read
Proverbs 17, and see other things written in there.
June 18, 2023 June 18, 2023
Babylon's Fall - Political/Commercial
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Revelation 18:1-8
Introduction
Notice, that the Fall of Babylon is referenced back in Revelation
14:6-8. Let's go back and look at it. Clearly that is the timeline of
events, and Revelation 17-18 are parenthetical statements, clarifying
the details of the fall of Babylon. In Chapter 17, we noted the fall of
the religious system of Babylon. It seems more of a system, than a
physical, actual place. Notice in Revelation 18, the wording certainly
lends itself more to a physical place, and location that would represent
the center of political or commercial activity.
January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020
I. Wise Person
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Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:1-5
Wise Person (Pro 18:1)
A. Desire
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• You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink
• You can lead a fool to wisdom, but you cannot make him learn.
B. Decision (separate)
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• You decided to come to church, you choose, with purpose to arrive at
church.
• People don’t always choose to do the right thing.
February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020
A Word to the Wise
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Proverbs 18:6-8
Introduction
Proverbs is FULL of wisdom. Reading, understanding, and applying the
wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is of a great benefit to every person.
This evening, we need to take just these few verses, and apply them to
our life in 2020. It is a “Word to the Wise”.
Prov. 13:1 ¶ A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a
scorner heareth not rebuke.
February 12, 2020 February 12, 2020
Stewardship
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Prov. 18:9 ¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that
is a great waster.
I. Stewardship – slothful, Diligence
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A. Slothfulness
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1. Physical Rest is not the same as slothfulness.
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- The Bible gives us provision for rest… matter of fact, God rested
on the 7^th^ day as an example to man.
- The law even provided times for the fields to be left to ‘rest’.
- Gen. 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had
made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he
had made.
- Mark 6:31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a
desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and
going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
- Matt. 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.
2. Sin of laziness (How does God view laziness)
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- Slothful – inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle
- We live in a lazy society… $50 an hour, no work.
- People are lazy spiritually… Bible reading… too much work….
They have time for a ball game, friends, and all kinds of other
activities. - Preaching to the choir
- If we are not careful, laziness can creep into every one of our
lives! - boiling frogs… (Gibbs)
- Rom. 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the
Lord;
- May we not become slothful in our spiritual business.
B. Waster
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- Waster – one who squanders, consumes or expends extravagantly a
prodigal.
- Prodigal – given to extravagant expenditure expending money or other
things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish;
wasteful
- Luke 15:11-13 - “wasted his substance with riotous living”
- Everyone of us know that is not right.
C. Brother – similarities
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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.
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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