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Introduction Sometimes these sayings sum up why the world is the way it is: I took an IQ test and the results were negative Most uncommon thing in the world is common sense Despite how frustrating people can be most of us want to live well and make good decisions Most people want wisdom and understanding…

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…

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…

There was a company that wanted to improve efficiency and performance… So, they called in a consultant… The consultants job was to evaluate, encourage, and improve employee performance… So, he did what all good consultants do, he called a meeting… He brought all the company personnel together… Stressing…

Proverbs is a difficult book, full of contradictions, puzzles and straightforward no-brainers. How should a Christian treat this ancient collection of wisdom? Does it have any value for us in the distant 21st Century, almost three millenia removed from its origins? Join us as we introduce our study on Proverbs, wisdom for life.

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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:…

Our Scripture lesson comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 : Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is…

Today we are going to look at the book of Proverbs. Proverbs are a powerful literary device because they are often so short and memorable, yet contain profound truths. Proverbs seek to dispense wisdom. Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing. One may have knowledge and no wisdom, but one cannot have…

The Beginning of Knowledge School House Rock Knowledge is Power! 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,…

This morning we are starting a new series, Decisions, Decisions: Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Choices. The Bible doesn’t give us definitive answers for every decision we face in life or turn-by-turn directions for our proverbial journeys. You won’t find a verse about where to go to school, whether or not…

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, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and…

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,…

THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS I. Jesus instructs concerning discipleship (14:25–27). a. Regarding the candidate’s family (14:25–26): i. What does it mean to Hate our family or loved ones? ii. Matt 10:34-39 iii. Matt 12:46-50 1. We must place Jesus above them. a. We must place the Will of God…

1. Pleasantness (17-18) 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; 18 For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be ready on your lips. Keep them withing you for the purpose of putting them into practice in your life “on your lips”…

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…

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, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and…

1 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy;…

We all need wisdom. Solomon asked God for wisdom. In this series we are looking to the God of Wisdom to learn how to be wise.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, an introduction.

Introduction (5 min) Good morning church. We have reached the end of our series in the book of Proverbs, which we have called, “Living Wisely in God’s World.” We have seen many times and in many ways the call to hear and follow Lady Wisdom and not Lady Folly. This call is presented in the various themes…

I’m learning, more and more, to appreciate the book of Proverbs. Reading it through many times over the years has cemented much of it in my mind. I’m just now starting to enjoy it a little. If you read one chapter of Proverbs a day and you’ll get through it in a month…well, the longer months, anyhow.…

Life under the sun Ecclesiastes 1-2 Prayer Through your word we might know you. knowing you we might know wisdom for life. I pray that you might give us ears to hear, eyes to see, and a softened heart to see the reality of our lives and the wonderful truth of your Word. Introduction Ah… another day.…

Review So far, we have learned that we have a created mind, therefore, we are accountable to God for how we think. We have learned that God wants us to have a changed mind. He wants us to continually change our mind about our sin. If we practice a changed mind, it will lead to a contentious mind. Our…