Honesty and Deception on Rice Family Ministries

Proverbs 3:3

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

February 27, 2019

Let Not

Pro 3:1-6

Intro.

Take advantage of the opportunity! At the risk of sounding like a salesman, Solomon, is saying, when the opportunity of Mercy and Truth come knocking on your door, don’t refuse, don’t turn it down!

I. Let not! - Mercy & Truth (3)

II. Grab hold of Mercy and truth! (write on heart)

A. Mercy - not getting what we deserve.

Mercy is not letting sin slide, but rather a recognition of that sin, judgment cast, and the sentence remitted or forgiven.

Revelation 3:14

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

October 16, 2022

The Deceived Church

Revelation 3:14-22

Introduction

The attributes of Christ revealed in each passage are the ones appropriate for the need of the church. He reveals Himself as we need Him.

Not all the churches received a negative commentary. Two churches were simply encouraged to continue in the things they were doing. However, of the ones not doing right, I want to recap the verses:

Mark 14:1 - Defining Actions

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

May 17, 2026

Defining Actions

Mark 14:1-9

Introduction

Last week we looked at the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had just gone through the end times with the disciples on the mount of Olives. We literally could spend weeks on that chapter, but let’s move on through the Gospel of Mark as we continue. We are drawing to the close of the Gospel of Mark. Mark 14 is the longest chapter, and is the beginning of the end, Jesus death, burial and resurrection.

Mark 14:12 - The Passover

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

June 7, 2026

Jesus Celebrates Passover

Mark 14:12-17

Introduction

We left off last time with Judas already going to the chief priests and conspiring to betray Jesus. In his mind he had already decided this was the path to take. There was still time to turn around, he had not actually done it, only committed to doing it. We find the disciples after that in one of the most close knit, intimate times, when the disciples are with Jesus for one of the last times. Every one of them is gathered.

Proverbs 20 - Deceit

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

June 10, 2020

Deceit and Deception

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.

Proverbs 20 - Integrity

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

July 8, 2020

Integrity

Introduction

Prov. 20:11 ¶ Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

We are known by our actions…

Integrity is a very important characteristic that every christian should work on in their life. It is obtained by allowing God to have control of our life. We are born liars, manipulators, who try to get our way…

Proverbs 21 - Treasure

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

August 19, 2020

Treasures

Proverbs 21:5-6

Introduction

A practical look at treasure, getting, gain, finances and the christian.

I. Diligent Gain (Pro 21:5a)

Pro 21:5a – The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;

A. Person of diligence (Joseph was diligent)

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)

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)

There is provisions for hard times.

II. Deceitful Gain (Pro 21:5b, 6)

Prov. 21:5b ...but of every one that is hasty only to want.