Category: Proverbs

Repairing (Proverbs 10:18; 11:12-13; 17:9 ;24:17-18, 28-29; 25:7-10, 21-22 ;27:5-6)

5/7/2017

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Repairing
Proverbs 10:18; 11:12-13; 17:9 ;24:17-18, 28-29; 25:7-10, 21-22 ;27:5-6

Big Idea
- God can make us complete as we learn to repair relationships.
The Need for Repair
- In the Bible hate is simply having ill will toward someone. Matthew 5:21-22
- Slander in Proverbs is a bad report.
Obstacles to Repair
- Thinking we're superior.
- We fail to forgive. Proverbs 20:22; Matthew 5:43-45; Romans 12:9.
The Beauty of Repair
- We can have fellowship with Christ. Luke 14:8-11
- We can overcome evil with good. John 16:33: Romans 12:20-22
The Impossibly Possible
- Don’t hide. 1 John 4:8
- Receive Christ’s radical calling. Luke 9:23

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Friendship (Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; 25:17, 20; 26:18, 19; 27:5, 6, 9, 14, 17; 28:23; 29:5)

5/1/2017

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Friendship
Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; 25:17, 20; 26:18, 19; 27:5, 6, 9, 14, 17; 28:23; 29:5

Big Idea
- Friendships can be our most transformative relationships.
Discovering Friends
- Friendships are born, not engineered. Proverbs 17:17
- Friendships reflect our deepest longings and commitments. Proverbs 18:24
The Challenge of Friendship
- Friends tell the truth. Proverbs 27:5-6
- Friends respect boundaries. Proverbs 25: 17, 20; 27:14 \
The Power of Friendship
- Friends value each other’s advice. Proverbs 26:18-19; 27:9
- Friends shape each other. Proverbs 27:17
Closer than a Brother
- Jesus shares what He has in common with God the Father, and the Holy Spirits. John 15:13-15
- A real relationship with Jesus enables us to be real with others. Proverbs 28:23; 29:5

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Words (Proverbs 10:18-19, 31-32; 12:13-14, 17-18; 15:1, 4; 16:23, 28; 18:13, 21; 24:26; 25:11, 15)

4/23/2017

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Words
Proverbs 10:18-19, 31-32; 12:13-14, 17-18; 15:1, 4; 16:23, 28; 18:13, 21; 24:26; 25:11, 15

Big Idea
- Words can make or break our lives.
The Power of Words
- Words are powerful. Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 25:15
- Words have the power of life or death. Proverbs 18:21
The Problem with Words
- Words can distort. Proverbs 10:18-19; 12:13-14
- Words can separate. Proverbs 16:28; 18:13
The Redeeming of Words
- Words can repair. Proverbs 10:31-32; 12:18; 15:1; 24:26; 1 Corinthians 13:4-6
- Words can persuade. Proverbs 12:14; 16:23; 25:11
The Perfecting of Words
- Let God have the last word. Romans 10:9-10; James 3:5-6
- Let God reverse our cursing. Genesis 11:1-9

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Tests (Proverbs 3:9-14; 10:16, 25; 24:10-12)

4/9/2017

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Tests
Proverbs 3:9-14; 10:16, 25; 24:10-12

Big Idea
- Our tests can either make us wiser or more foolish.
The Test of Success
- One of the worst things that can happen to us in life is to become successful.
- Without wisdom our fulfilled desires can ruin us. Proverbs 10:16, 25; Jeremiah 45:5
The Test of Suffering
- Pain can lead us to harden our hearts to God and others. Proverbs 3:11; Romans 1: 18-32
- Pain can help us to see that we're not alone. Proverbs 3:11-12
The Way of Wisdom
- Giving things to God first, changes what success does to us. Proverbs 3:9
- We can't get over our foolishness, until we admit we're fools. Proverbs 3:13-14
The Rescue Plan
- Worshipping and serving God alone reveals our confidence that He is at work. Proverbs 24:10-12; John 12:12-13; Luke 4:5-7
- Jesus showed us the true meaning of success. John 12:23-26

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Justice (Proverbs 3:18-20, 27-32; 11:10-11; 19:17; 29:7)

4/2/2017

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Justice
Proverbs 3:18-20, 27-32; 11:10-11; 19:17; 29:7

Big Idea
- To seek justice puts us in the middle of God's grace.
Thread
- We have a small view of what it means to be blessed. Psalm 1:1-3; Proverbs 3:18
- We have a small view of God. Proverbs 3:19-20
Unraveled
- We unravel when we sin. Romans 14:23
- Our community unravels when we think our stuff is only our stuff. Proverbs 3:27-32; Matthew 10:8
The Righteous
- We need God's help in knowing how to deal justly. Proverbs 3:30-32; 11:10
- A righteous person in the Bible is someone who lives with regard for others. Proverbs 11:10-11; 13:32
Restoration
- Jesus became the poorest of the poor to offer us what we don't deserve. Proverbs 19:11; Matthew 10:1-42; 25:31-46; Luke 8:1-3 1.
- The reality of Christ's presence in our lives can be manifest where we live. Proverbs 29:7; Romans 5:1; James 3:18

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Foolish (Proverbs 1:22, 32-33; 8:27-32; 14:15; 15:5; 16:25; 19:25; 21:24)

3/26/2017

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Foolish
Proverbs 1:22, 32-33; 8:27-32; 14:15; 15:5; 16:25; 19:25; 21:24

Big Idea
- We can trade our foolishness for God's wisdom.
Complete Folly
- We need to be in touch with the truth that God is our Creator. Psalm 14:1; 19:1-2; Proverbs 16:25
- We need to be aware that sin exists. Psalm 14:1-3
Types of Foolishness
- What kind of fool are you? Proverbs 1:22
  - The simple fool. Proverbs 14:15
  - The mean fools. Proverbs 21:24
  - The obstinate fool. Proverbs 15:5
God's Wisdom
- Jesus is wisdom. Proverbs 8:27-32; Matthew 7:24-29; John 1:1-18.
- Jesus became foolish for us. Proverbs 19:25; 1 Corinthians 1:18
Fools No More
- Become God's fool. Proverbs 1:32-33
- Seek Christ in the midst of the problems and perplexities of life. Proverbs 1:7; 16:6

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Plans (Proverbs 11:3; 12:5, 15; 15:22; 16:1-4, 9, 25, 33; 21:5; 27:1)

3/12/2017

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Plans
Proverbs 11:3; 12:5, 15; 15:22; 16:1-4, 9, 25, 33; 21:5; 27:1

Big Idea
- Giving our plans to God allows us to move forward in His grace.
God is in Control
- Our choices against the backdrop of God's sovereign will are the only way to make sense of the world. Proverbs 16:1
- There has to be a tension. Proverbs 16:9
Guidance
- If we don’t seek God's guidance, we're in trouble. Proverbs 11:3; 16:25
- If we seek God's guidance, we'll see His grace. Proverbs 12:15;15:22
Decisions
- We have to fully submit to God's will. Proverbs 16:3
- Just make a decision. Proverbs 16:33; 21:5
Freedom
- We can we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Proverbs 16:4; Matthew 6:33
- We can grow in confidence in God's grace. Proverbs 16:3; Romans 8:28

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Wounds (Proverbs 12:25; 13:12; 14:10, 13, 30; 15:4,13-14; 16:2; 18:14; 28:1)

3/12/2017

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Wounds
Proverbs 12:25; 13:12; 14:10, 13, 30; 15:4, 13-14; 16:2; 18:14; 28:1

Big Idea
- Life is a painful proposition, but God offers hope in Jesus Christ.
Good Grief
- We're all going to die. Proverbs 14:13
- No one knows our pain. Proverbs 14:10; 18:4
Longing
- People flee their pain. Proverbs 28:1
- We all miss the tree. Proverbs 13:12; Revelation 22:1
A Good Judge
- "Where are you?" Genesis 3:9; Proverbs 16:2
- God called His Son to climb the tree. Proverbs 12:25; Galatians 3:13
A Hope-Filled Heart
- Admit your pain. Proverbs 15:4; Romans 8:14-17
- Be renewed in the hope that God alone gives. Proverbs 14:30; Romans 12:1-2

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Laziness (Proverbs 8:1-4; 10:4-5; 12:10-11; 15:19; 22:29; 27:18)

3/5/2017

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Laziness
Proverbs 8:1-4; 10:4-5; 12:10-11; 15:19; 22:29; 27:18

Big Idea
- We can overcome laziness by working out God's good work in us. Philippians 2:12
Connections
- Work is intended to be restful. Proverbs 10:4-5; 26:13-15; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; Revelation 5:10
- Work is meant to connect us with others. Proverbs 10:5; 12:10-11
Thorns
- Work has been hard since the beginning. Genesis 3:17-19; Proverbs 15:19
- We make our efforts about us. Proverbs 12:10-11
Redeeming Work
- Jesus labored for us. Hebrew 12:3
- Jesus calls us to labor with Him to find rest. Matthew 11:29-30
A Highway
- Serve a good boss. Psalm 121:1-2; Proverbs 8:1-4; 15:19; Colossians 3:23
- Faithful work provides relational benefits. Proverbs 27:18; Matthew 25:21

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SERMONS

Repairing (Proverbs 10:18; 11:12-13; 17:9 ;24:17-18, 28-29; 25:7-10, 21-22 ;27:5-6)

Friendship (Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; 25:17, 20; 26:18, 19; 27:5, 6, 9, 14, 17; 28:23; 29:5)

Words (Proverbs 10:18-19, 31-32; 12:13-14, 17-18; 15:1, 4; 16:23, 28; 18:13, 21; 24:26; 25:11, 15)

Tests (Proverbs 3:9-14; 10:16, 25; 24:10-12)

Justice (Proverbs 3:18-20, 27-32; 11:10-11; 19:17; 29:7)

Foolish (Proverbs 1:22, 32-33; 8:27-32; 14:15; 15:5; 16:25; 19:25; 21:24)

Plans (Proverbs 11:3; 12:5, 15; 15:22; 16:1-4, 9, 25, 33; 21:5; 27:1)

Wounds (Proverbs 12:25; 13:12; 14:10, 13, 30; 15:4,13-14; 16:2; 18:14; 28:1)

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Laziness (Proverbs 8:1-4; 10:4-5; 12:10-11; 15:19; 22:29; 27:18)

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