Sermons on Proverbs 27:4-7: showing 1-15 of 37

Wise Up About Conflict Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2002

Six steps to applying God’s wisdom to relationship conflicts.

When the first Lord of the Rings movie came out--The Fellowship of the Ring--my 12 year old son begged me to take him to see it. So we went; not just once, but twice. Since I’d never read the J. R. Tolkien books, my son had to explain parts of the movie to me as the story unfolded. As I watched, I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deceitful Kisses

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Dec 6, 2001

Examines cases in the Bible where the receipent of a kiss was deceived.

"Deceitful Kisses" Text: Proverbs 27:6 Intro: What we have contrasted in our verse is the difference between a faithful friend and an enemy. A faithful friend will sometimes will do or say something to us that will be unpleasant and described in our verse as a wound. However, the motive behind ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Able To Stand

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2001

THIS SERMON SHOWS THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF ENVY WITHIN THE CHURCH BODY AND WHO WITHSTOOD THE PERSECUTION THAT WE SO READILY GIVE OVER TO WITH BITTER STRIFE.

INTRODUCTION ENVY REQUIRES A CRUEL HEART OF A BELIEVER. THE BURDEN OF ENVY TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY. THOSE IN WHICH YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REQUIRES YOU TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS WITH THIS HEART FELT DISLIKE FOR THAT ONE WHOM YOU HAVE NOT MADE AMENDS WITH. IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY THERE IS ENVY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wounds From A Friend

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2006

Are you a trusted friend?

Friends and enemies. Are you a friend or enemy? How can we tell which from which? Some things are rather obvious. Some are not so obvious. ILL.- Pepper Rogers, coach of UCLA’s football team suffered through a poor season back in the 1970’s. He came under intense criticism and pressure from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6, Zechariah 13:5, Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 6: Community Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Sixth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #6 - Community.

30, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Six: Community Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 27:5-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A True Friend Stirs You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will care enough to confront you.

"Give me the avowed, the erect, the manly foe; Bold I can meet, perhaps return his blow; But of all the plagues, good heaven, thy wrath can send; Save, oh save me from the candid friend!" This poem speaks about an aspect of friendship which most of us would probably rather do without, but which ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A True Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Praise

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling The Truth

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008

Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Why Do We Harbor Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

Anger why is that so in a Christian’s Life. What to about it.

Why We Harbor Anger Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;but who is able to stand before envy? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007

Value of Friendship

Value of friendship Proverbs 27:5-6 Friendship are valuable because through them we can receive love and support, encouragements, specific help, and even criticism that will helps us grow in Character. Some friends also have danger, for some friends is like a snake on the grass;can give bad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beautiful Scars

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011

This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016

Understanding the Buzz Words in Christianity

Series: Buzz Words Week: 4 Passage: Various Title: 8 Relationships that Matter Focus: Relationships INTRODUCTION: A priority is “the right to precede others in order, rank, privilege, etc.; precedence.” To prioritize means “to arrange or do in order of priority” or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments: Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHY: Lying harms individuals and society, and us even more. HOW: It is a spiritual issue, and we need the help of the Holy Spirit.

TELL THE TRUTH—Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2 ***In Boston, a minister noticed a group of boys standing around a small stray dog. “What are you doing, boys? “Telling lies,” said one of the boys. “The one who tells the biggest lie gets the dog.” “Well, when I was your age,” the shocked minister said, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2, Psalm 31:10-18, Proverbs 27:5-6, Colossians 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed