Proverbs 1:1-23:10 Sermon Illustrations, Free Preaching Ideas on Proverbs 1:1-23:10

Think Before You Speak

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 6, 2025

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Taking a moment to think before you speak is like installing a verbal facemask —it gives you a chance to avoid regrettable word splatter before it happens. Now, let’s be honest—there are four types of people in this world: 1. Those who think before they speak (a rare and majestic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:27-28, Proverbs 21:23, Proverbs 18:21

Tags: Speak, Words, Think Before You Speak

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaking Death Or Life Over Your Marriage?

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 6, 2025

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Far too many people spend a lot of time speaking death over their marriages. "Psychologists Cliff Notarous of Catholic University and Howard Markman of the University of Denver studied married couples during the first decade of marriage. Among couples who ultimately stayed together, only 5 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-22

Tags: Marriage, Words, Putdowns

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Contentious Spirit - Speaking Strife

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 11, 2025

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Here’s a fun fact: You don’t actually have to correct someone when they’re wrong. Shocking, I know! There’s no official appointment letter naming you Earth’s Guardian of Truth and Accuracy. (If there is, it probably got lost in the mail.) Sometimes, it’s okay to just let it go—yes, even if they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 26:21

Tags: Contentious, Strife, Contentious Spirit

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom: Acquired Not Instinctive

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025

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Keil and Delitzsch comment, “Wisdom is inborn in no one. A true Arabic proverb says, ‘The wise knows how the fool feels, for he himself was also once a fool;’… The second part of the saying is, ‘But a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Luke 2:52, Luke 7:35

Tags: Wisdom, Understanding, Sense

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Startled

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025

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One blogger writes: …my girlfriend took my phone and set the ringtone to a bloodcurdling scream. I found this out when I received a call while driving to work and, thinking someone was being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:16

Tags: Fear, Wisdom, Caution, Startle

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inteligencia Artificial Vs. Sabiduría Divina

Contributed by Carlos Vazquez on Feb 19, 2025

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La Inteligencia Artificial y el Conocimiento Humano Vivimos en una era donde la inteligencia artificial (IA) está transformando el mundo. Desde asistentes virtuales hasta modelos avanzados que generan textos y toman decisiones, todo se basa en entrenar modelos con datos. Cuantos más datos ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 3:5-7, James 3:17

Tags: Sabiduría, El Temor De Dios, Inteligencia Artificial

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Does Not Mean Cowardice

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 21, 2025

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FEAR DOES NOT MEAN COWARDICE My Father in Heaven, I feel sinful, sometimes I get angry because I'm accused of being a coward. Honestly, I sometimes feel afraid to fight back, but deep in my heart, I want peace and friendship, not conflict and hostility. Forgive me, forgive me, O Lord. In the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:33

Tags: Fear, Cowardice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're Don't Always Know Who We're Talking To

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 2, 2025

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Proverbs 10:19 - 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Sometimes we are so busy talking that we aren’t even talking to who we think we are talking to. I have to tell yall a story about my sweet little Southern Mama who is now in heaven with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 13:3, Ephesians 4:29

Tags: Words, Tongue

Denomination: Charismatic

She Did Not Know Who She Was Talking To

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 2, 2025

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One day I called at the counter of the tiny post office in rural Arkansas to pick up a package they were holding for JPH (my company). When the lady bringing my package looked at the PO Box address on it, she said Oh good, you work for JPH. And I said Yes maam I do. She had been watching for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 13:3, Ephesians 4:29

Tags: Words, Speech, Tongue

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Careful Who You Accuse

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025

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Miss Abigale was the one church member sure to stick her nose into everyone’s business. One day, she accused George, a new member and a man of few words. She told him, in front of others, that he must be a drunk because his truck had been seen in front of the town’s only bar. George did not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Tags: Revenge, Gossip

Denomination: Methodist

[088]. A Poem Message – Specific – For Young Christians - The Three Ls

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

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[088]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SPECIFIC – FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ls There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 5:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 1:33 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Listen, Learn

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Was A Snarly Kind Of Day

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 26, 2025

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Last week The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had another one of her girl days with our daughter and granddaughter. Don’t let this get around, but it is one of my favorite days of the year, including my birthday. It’s a day on which I can do what I want to do. That doesn’t come often; when it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:29

Tags: Wrath, Patience, Reward

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tribute To Ms. Gossips-A-Lot

Contributed by James Snyder on May 3, 2025

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I was sitting in the shopping mall, drinking coffee and taking a break. I don't like going to the mall, but sometimes I have to go and pick up something for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Sometimes, I think she does it on purpose, knowing how much I dislike it. I try to make the most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:19

Tags: Community, Gossip

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It’s Not Always What I Don’t Know

Contributed by James Snyder on May 17, 2025

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I would be the first to admit one truth about myself: I don’t know everything. To quote a politician, “I don’t know what I don’t know.” That has been the theme of my life for as long as I can remember. It all began with my parents. Whenever I got into trouble, they would usually respond, “Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-2

Tags: Wisdom, Memory

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Preacher's New Suit

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 24, 2025

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The Preacher’s New Suit I was recently invited to preach for the Sunday morning service. Ice Breaker: For an introduction, I stated the following: I introduced myself and then shared the following. Hello, I'm LC Taylor and my wife is Kathy. My wife and I were discussing how honored we were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Tags: Suit, Icebreaker, Sermon Introductions, Ice Breaker, New Suit, Appearance, Humor, Laughter (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Fixer-Preacher - Pastor Appreciation Help

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 24, 2025

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The Fixer-Preacher Celebrating Pastor Appreciation Day It’s not every day I get to stand up here and talk to everyone on a Sunday morning, but when I do, it’s for a pretty special reason. Picture this: sunlight fills the room, the choir is quietly humming, and you can smell fresh coffee in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Romans 13:7, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Ephesians 4:11 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Humor, Laughter, Pastor Appreciation, Introductions, Pastor Humor, Icebreakers, Sermon Starters (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thief And Parrot

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 7, 2025

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One night, a thief broke into a big, rich house. He wanted to steal expensive things. He looked around and started putting gold and jewelry into his bag. As he walked through the house, he suddenly heard a voice say: "Jesus is watching you." The thief stopped. He looked around but didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21

Tags: Parrot, God, Thief, Watching

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is That My Grandfather’s Hand?

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 26, 2025

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This past week, I thought of my maternal grandfather. I haven't thought of him for a long time because he died over 50 years ago. I'm not sure what inspired me to think about my old grandpa. As a youngster, I used to spend summers with him on his farm. He owned a farm up in the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Tags: Family, Old Age

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Swimming In An Ocean Of Pills

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 6, 2025

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Dr. James L. Snyder I have a confession to make. I never realized that the older I get, the more difficult life seems to be. Oh, for those good ole days. As a young person, I thought that when I got older, all of my problems would be solved. At the time, I did not know all the problems I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Tags: Health, Old Age, Doctors, Pills

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lord, Bless Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

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I remember once praying, “Lord, bless me so I can give more.” And I felt the Spirit whisper back, “Give more, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:25, Acts 20:35, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Philippians 4:19 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Stewardship, Faithfulness

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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