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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    Watch your tongue and attitude that it may not create or sow confusion in the body of believers.

    The Devils’ Wisdom (Who are we listening to) James 3:13-18 Introduction In a book published some years ago, Canon Roger Lloyd an archdemon within Satanism, instructs disciples on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. “Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 287 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

    INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 156 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

    INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

    INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 12,884 views

    Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promises Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

    The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 168 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Wisdom's

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

    TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristic Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    Wisdom – is the action that results from or the ability to respond to knowledge and understanding. Wisdom puts truth into action.

    Developing Christian Character: The Characteristic of Wisdom. Character: - is defined as the pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; it is wisdom, humbleness, purity, reverence, moral constitution, moral firmness, self control, integrity, truthfulness, honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisdom For The Neighborhood

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    Solomon teaches his son about how to live at peace with those around him.

    Wisdom For The Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Once upon a time in a land far away neighbors welcomed new people to the neighborhood with a freshly baked apple pie, they offered to watch one another’s house while they were away visiting family, and people felt a sense of security and unity. Kids who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ