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God's Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold
Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. The Most Valuable Thing In The World
Contributed on Apr 8, 2024
Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?
A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more
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2. The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom
Contributed on Apr 15, 2024
In this second sermon in the series about God's wisdom, we start with the foundation of wisdom that Solomon points to. Wisdom begins with a proper respect and reverence for God.
A. Robert Ingersoll, who lived from 1833 to 1899, was nicknamed “The Great Agnostic.” 1. On one occasion, Ingersoll, after delivering one of his addresses in defense of agnosticism, pulled out his watch and said, “According to the Bible, God has struck men to death for blasphemy. I will blaspheme ...read more
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3. Be Wise About Friendship
Contributed on Apr 29, 2024
Because we become like the people we spend the most time with, it is very important to choose wisely who our closest friends will be. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.
A. We are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how that the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Since today is the Sunday of our youth ...read more
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4. The Principles And Promises Of Wisdom
Contributed on May 6, 2024
In this sermon, we explore the many promised benefits that come from having and following the wisdom of God. Two primary principles of God's wisdom are: trust God rather than yourself and guard your heart.
A. As you know, we are in a sermon series on the book of Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. So far in the series we have focused on how valuable God’s wisdom is and how the proper reverence and respect for God is the beginning of wisdom. 2. Last week, we talked about being ...read more
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5. Be Wise About Self-Control
Contributed on May 13, 2024
Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.
A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more
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6. Be Wise About Sex
Contributed on May 20, 2024
In the book of Proverbs, Solomon devotes four long sections to the subject of sexual morality. In these sections, he not only warns about where the traps and temptations of sexual immorality lead, he also gives a godly and life bringing alternative.
A. Once there was a preacher who was explaining to his son about the “facts of life” or better known as “the birds and the bees.” 1. The youngster listened wide-eyed and attentively, and when his dad was finished, he asked with great concern: “Does God know about this?” 2. Rest assured: God knows ...read more
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7. Be Wise About Your Tongue
Contributed on Jun 3, 2024
One of the primary issues addressed in Proverbs is the use of our tongues. In this sermon, we explore the wrong and right uses of the tongue, and discuss how to control the tongue.
Introduction: A. The story is told about an ancient philosopher named Xanthus who told his servant to go to the market and find the very best thing available to cook for a special dinner for his friends. 1. The philosopher and his guests sat down for the dinner and were treated to four courses of ...read more
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8. Be Wise About Alcohol
Contributed on Jun 10, 2024
Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.
Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more
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9. Be Wise About Money
Contributed on Jun 19, 2024
Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.
Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more
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10. Be Wise About Parenting
Contributed on Jul 8, 2024
Proverbs offers lots of wisdom for parents. Proverbs says that children need disciple and parents need to give it to them.
Sermon Series – God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold David Owens Sermon #11: “Be Wise About Parenting” 7.7.24 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22:6, 15; 29:15 A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had ...read more
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11. Be Wise About Justice
Contributed on Jul 15, 2024
There is no doubt that God cares about justice for all people and it comes from His character. Because God cares about justice, especially for the powerless and the voice-less, so should God's people.
A. The story is told about a police officer in a small town who stopped a driver who was speeding down Main Street. 1. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” 2. “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” 3. “But ...read more
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12. Be Wise About Integrity
Contributed on Jul 22, 2024
Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.
A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more