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Many of us remember a rhyme from our grade school playground: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” We all probably know that this rhyme is not entirely true. Robert Fulghum in his book, All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, turned that phrase a bit…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather here today, we come before You with hearts open to receive Your Word. We recognize that Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We invite Your Holy Spirit to be our guide and our teacher as we delve into the truths of Your…

Introduction E.g. Chasing the jet ski Fell off jet ski & had to keep swimming after it as it ‘snaked’ its way up the river By the time I caught it I was too exhausted and annoyed to keep going so I went back For many people happiness, contentment, satisfaction in life seems like chasing the jet ski It…

It has been said that the first obstacle to getting help in life is being willing to admit help is needed. Similarly a person will never want wisdom or an increase in wisdom until they realize that either they don’t have it or that they need more of it. In my previous Bible study of Proverbs chapter…

We continue on this morning in our series Psummer in the Psalms (& Proverbs). I’m excited to get back to it. I’m so thankful for everyone who covered for us while we were gone on vacation; we are truly blessed and grateful for you all. Thank you, Richard and Stephen, for preaching. Your sermons were…

Evening 26th March 2023

Subject: No More Drama Today, we’re starting a new series called No More Drama. This series on relational health – No More Drama – we’re going to look at the drama-filled people in your life that just irritate you, and how to deal with those people. When I think of this topic, it reminds me of a preacher…

Today, amongst other things, we will be hitting on wisdom. Specifically man’s wisdom and God’s wisdom. In that vain I looked up some words of wisdom “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their…

This morning I want to set aside a time to speak to mothers. But, I think this message will be relevant for not just mothers and wives, but it will be relevant for all women. My aim this morning is threefold: 1. to challenge you ladies to be godly 2. to encourage you to continue walking in godliness…

Good morning, Gateway! Psalm 34:1-6 Pray Intro I remember a car ride home with my mom from church when I was about 12 and I was a real know-it-all. Our church just got a new youth pastor, and my mom was asking me about the service. “How’d it go? What’d you think of the new guy?” “He seems nice, but I…

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:…

Series Values to Live By Today we want to talk about honesty. We all say that we value honesty and when asked what we want our kids to be, honest is always at the top. Survey’s have shown that 90% of Americans lie regularly . How can you even trust the survey? There are opportunities every day for you…

In the book “ The Day America Told the Truth ” (1991), the authors (James Patterson & Peter Kim) relate the stunning results of a question which was asked of Americans. The question was simply this: What are you willing to do for $10 million? 2/3 of those polled said they would do at least one of the…

I) Christians, seek after wisdom (1-5). “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind” ( Jas 1:5–6…

If.....Then I. Pursue Wisdom Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden thought that wisdom grew on trees and that all they had to do was pick the forbidden fruit and eat it to be wise. But...It’s not easy. You will only discover the knowledge of God... Through Acceptance 1 My son, if you will receive my words…

The question will always be in our heart, but how do we ask it? 9 The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Does God direct…

What Does Social Justice Mean? Society - b: a community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests Justice - Definition of justice 1a: the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of…

What is wisdom, why would we want it, and how do we get it? Find out in this message from Proverbs 2:1-11.

We want to talk about relationship health… especially as we go into the holidays. We want to be wise in our relationships. During the holidays we will either be visiting people or have people visiting us and sometimes, it can make us crazy. We have all done crazy stuff … most of the time unintentionally.…

Walking the path of live involves active participation. Proverbs 2:3 For if you cry out for understanding, if you lift your voice for insight, 4 if you seek her like silver and search her out like treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and the knowledge of God you will find.

Who, in your life, would you consider wise? When we think of wisdom we often think of an older person, they have life experience and give sage advice. I remember in the movie Second Hand Lions, Haley Joel Osment’s character pleading with Robert Duvall’s character that he stick around because he needs…

In his book, Your Reactions Are Showing, J. Peterson states, “You may be surprised to learn that your reactions to the situations you face daily may say a great deal more about you than your actions say.” When you open up God’s Word - Do you open up God’s Word? - how do you respond? How do you react?…

To give you deep and lasting confidence in your God-given ability to understand the Bible . You light a lamp for me. The Lord , my God, lights up my darkness. Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Four Things Required for Illumination in a Believer’s Life 1. Love God’s Word Deeply…

Proverbs 3:5–6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability…

Seeking God in the Midst of Trouble If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man…