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What are some colloquial sayings we use to get a point across? 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple,…

Continuing in our 2021+ series A glimpse of Jesus is in each book of the Bible “the scriptures testify about me.” “He Is” - wisdom's cry Messiah would be from everlasting ( Prov 8:22-23 , John 17:5 ) Messiah would be the Son of God ( Prov 30:4 , Matt 3:16-17 ) He is our Wisdom The Wisdom of God - NT…

Proverbs 30:1-33 1 The words of Agur, son of Yakeh, the oracle. Thus says the man to Ithiel, to Ithiel, and Ucal: 2 Certainly I am more stupid than a man, and the understanding of humankind is not for me. 3 And I have not learned wisdom, nor will I know knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended to…

One of the most destructive emotions that a person can have is “Envy” . There is a phrase, “They turned green with envy”, means that a person became sick in jealousy to the point of obsession to cause someone harm. Jealousy means we feel rejected or threatened by losing something/someones love, while…

In the scriptures, the word lazy [ 18 ], slothful [ 1 ], or sluggard [ 2 ], is used 21 times. Out of those 21 times, Solomon uses them nineteen times, Jesus once and Paul once. Solomon being a wise king and ruler over the people became a good judge of the character of his servants and others. This is…

I. The Worth of an Excellent Wife 10 An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. good not evil in the temporal sense and the ultimate spiritual…

Welcome Reminder about short congregational meeting (if Tad goes over 10 minutes I’ll shave my head… hehe) Prayer Pride refers to an unwarranted attitude of confidence. While pride can have a positive connotation of self-worth or boasting, it is often used in Scripture to refer to an unhealthy elevated…

One of the biggest problems in America today is debt. We know that the government doesn’t know how to manage money, and for that reason our country has a national debt of $30 trillion with an annual revenue of only $4.5 trillion. The average American household looks like this as of Sept. 17, 2021; […

Signs Of An Idiot Attention Getter: Why the need for Guru’s Jordan Peterson - Male Responsibility; Dave Ramsey - Financial Responsibility; The Entire self -help section. Introduce Topic: People are looking for practical answers to real questions and problems. Scripture: Background: Challenge Audience:…

On March 2, 2022 I returned to Baxley, Ga. and officiated a funeral service of one of the members in my previous church. This woman was married to her husband for 70 years! To be married that long means that there was a lot of hard work put in to make it work. Someone once said that there are three stages…

One of the ways that we can live wisely in a foolish world is to learn to take care of our health. Since we only have one body to serve the Lord with, it is important that we take care of it to honor Him all the days of our lives. Paul pleads with believers; 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the…

During the Middle Ages a group of monks decided to love God with all their hearts, minds, and souls, as Jesus commanded in the greatest commandment ( Mt 22:36–37 ). They wanted to know not only what drew them to God, but also what drew them away. They compiled a list of basic sins from which all other…

8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without…

I. Joy and Grief A. Are Solitary 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy. There is no interface, device, or wire that can connect one human to another in such a way that they can fully share their whole heart with all of its complex feelings with another human being.…

Give me your definition of a friend. Erma Bombeck said, “A friend doesn’t go on a diet because you are fat.” Others have said, “A friend will go on liking you, no matter how successful either of you become,” and “A friend sees the best in you, even when you’re not showing it.” Friends are those people…

We don’t live in a “family friendly” world anymore. We live in a culture that thinks only of self and how we can advance our careers, obtain the nicest things and demand justice even when we are in the wrong. And a culture like that breeds delinquency and neglect in the next generations that will eventually…

1. The Fruit of Saving 20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up. The end result is an accumulation of choices to set aside some money or oil a little at a time rather than just spending all you have as you are paid or consuming all your food…

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and…

20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. 24 Put away…

Last week we talked about Help for Hot Temper so that we wouldn’t lose our witness and that we wouldn’t say things we would later regret. Tonight I want to talk about “Watching What We Say”. We have all heard the statement; “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s…

I. Warning Against Laziness 6 Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, 8 Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest. 30 I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, 31 And…

Adultery the dangers of the adulteress (vv. 1–6), the final price of infidelity (vv. 7–14), and the delights of married love (vv. 15–20). Then a reminder is given that sin is ultimately an issue with the Lord (vv. 21–23) A. The Dangers of an adulterer (1-6) 1 My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline…

I. Oppression A. The Lord of the Oppressed 31 He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. Taunts = sharp or to say sharp things against. Sometimes a person’s actions speak louder than words and reveal true feelings toward God. As we are generous to those…

1. The Comparison of Wealth and Poverty 15 The rich man’s wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. People can trust in retirement accounts, but even those are not a guarantee. Financial advisors often recommend having 1-6 months of income saved for a rainy day. 8 The ransom of a…

Appropriate Speech Appropriate Time 23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! 11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. Inappropriate Time 14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned…