Sermons on Proverbs

Walk with the Wise

Proverbs 13:20 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 7:4 4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”And call understanding your intimate friend;

“Advice of the Ages…Again?”

Proverbs 3:1-3 The Rewards of Wisdom 3 My son, do not forget my [a]teaching,But let your heart keep my commandments;2 For length of days and years of lifeAnd peace they will add to you.3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart.

The Way That Seems Right

The Way That Seems Right – To watch video please click Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heartAnd do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He will make your paths straight.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Part 3

The problem with TOMORROW-LAND: The one that too much time is spent in today. It doesn’t Exist Real people do not live there. Real things do not happen there. But, there are… TOMORROW-LAND PEOPLE – everywhere around us TODAY. Proverbs 27:1 27 Do not boast about tomorrow,For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Wise Builders

The physical contents of your house will say a lot about youUltimately, it is between you and God.They are tools for your work in the churchThe spiritual contents of your house will say a lot about you⦁ Love,⦁ joy,⦁ peace,⦁ patience,⦁ kindness,⦁ Goodness,⦁ Faithfulness,⦁ Gentleness, Self-control Proverbs 24:3-4 3 Through wisdom a house is built,And by understanding it is established;4 By knowledge the rooms are filledWith all precious and pleasant riches.

Family –The Price is Right—The Extended Family of God

Whatever your role in the family… •Mum•Dad•Brother / Sister•Grandma•Grandpa•Favourite aunt•Hip uncle•Church friends who have been there forever•Greatest Sunday teacher ever•Preacher –Elder –Deacon What is the price for being a christian? Proverbs 16:1New American Standard Bible Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 16 The plans of the heart belong to man,But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

Criticism…Again?

Always going to be those—1.Professional complainers2.Burdened down with hurt to share3.Sinners reflecting their guilt4.Who just-don’t-care how you feel5.Selfishly looking to take advantage6.Who think they’re funny7.Are poor communicators8.We just don’t get Forms of criticism…1. Blame2. Condemnation3. Protest4. Destructive behaviour5. Silence6. Withholding of payment7. Boycott Criticism Best Defeated Through Resilience Proverbs 11:14 (NASB) 14 Where there is no guidance the people fall,But in abundance of counselors there is [a]victory.

The Company You Keep

Bad Company •Remember that God forgives you and I multiple times a day •7 times is being generous •Jesus has made friends of ‘Bad Company.’ Proverbs 22:24-25 (ESV) 24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger,    nor go with a wrathful man,25 lest you learn his ways    and entangle yourself in a snare.
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