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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…

Good Morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Proverbs chapter 2. The title of our message this morning is how to safe guard against wicked ways. 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;…

A lot of people read a prover each day to coincide with the day of the month that it is. Today would be Proverbs 1 … I would recomend you do that because there is so much wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Solomon states the purpose of the Proverbs right from the beginning. Look at Pro 1:1-7 1 These are…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:1-9 ; Micah 7:18-20 Review Three Weeks Picture 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

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…

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:…

Intro What are your values? the core values that you use to make decisions? Your values are your core beliefs that shape everything you do in life. Some would say beliefs don’t matter, but they do. Belief Behavior Connection It does matter what you believe… it matters a lot. Your beliefs determine your…

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…

But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. Introduction: It was advertised in one of our large cities that a great violinist would play on a violin worth $1,000. The theater was packed. Many were curious and wanted to hear such an expensive instrument being played.…

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.

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…

PROVERBS PART 9: WISDOM AND WORDS announcements 1. Easter Weekend – Reflect on Good Friday, Rest on Holy Saturday, and Rejoice on Resurrection Sunday. 2. Impact 500 community outreach. Maps available at your Gospel Fellowship this week. 10-12 groups. 3. Missions Trip Final due today 4. Kids’ Grove layout…

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…

I) Introduction II) What We have to do A. Receive - His word B. Treasure - His commands (NKJV)21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; C. Incline - (Be willing) to receive wisdom D.…

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1:10-11 10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. 11 Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant…

Solomon was a prolific author. If he lived today, he would be on the New York Times best seller list, multiple times. People would be lining up to read his next book. His songs would be on the top of the charts, just because of the amount of things he wrote. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…