Sermons on Proverbs 16:3:

Sermon On Forward Planning

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2023

Forward Planning is the process of setting aims or targets, placing the ideas devised into chronological order and executing them to achieve the required result.

Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author once remarked: “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” James 4:13-16 reminds us: “Come now, you who say, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 14:28-30

Praying Psalm 20 (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 17, 2021

Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings. Today as we finish, we'll see that God blesses and we trust.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part two) Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings when they are done with the right motives. In these verses we see a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4-9, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 5:14, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 140:7-8, Deuteronomy 20:1, Isaiah 31:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Career, Business, Investments And All Undertaken. Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 29, 2021

Brethren, this is the promise of the Lord for you and I this season, Deut 28: 12 and 13, if you believe that the Lord can still send rains of blessings to your household in this tough season, join us in prayer these few prayer point for our Career, Business, Investments and all undertaken

1. Prayer of appreciation unto the Lord for His benevolence on our Career, job, Business, Investments and our undertaken. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 ESV 2. "Ebenezer" ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Proverbs 22:29, Deuteronomy 28:12-13, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commit Your Plans Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022

Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"the Dogs May Bark, But The Gospel Train Rolls On."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 28, 2024

This message uses the metaphor of a train and wild dogs, representing gainsayers, including institutions and world governments, attempting to stop the train, illustrating God's plan and purposes through the earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 33:11) "The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations." (Proverbs 16:3-4) [3] "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 16:3-4, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:26-27, 2 Kings 19:32-33, 2 Kings 19:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Balanced Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

God has plans for each of us and specific work that He has called us to do. This should be good news to us, but often we can feel overwhelmed when we are struggling to manage everything, we think we need to do.

A Balanced Life We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT) God has plans for each of us and specific work that He has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Lion Out There!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 1, 2023

DO WE HAVE UNREAL EXPECTATIONS? I am sorry I believe my own excuses. I can't do that.

THERE ARE LIONS OUT THERE… UNREAL EXPECTATIONS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE FOUND GOOD EXCUSES ARE SITTING PEOPLE UP FOR OPPRESSION, DEFEAT AND A DOWNFALL? WE MUST SET CLEAR GOALS. Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 22:13, Proverbs 26:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Your Dreams

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just about ambition; it is about fulfilling God’s divine plan for you.

Title: LIVING YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 3:5, James 4:15, Acts 18:21, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Beside The Still Waters

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 10, 2024

Still waters are defined as a part of a stream where no current is visible.

William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, writer and dramatist once remarked: “We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 16:3

Involve God In Your Matters

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jun 14, 2023

As Christians it's easy and enticing to Pray asking God to come and be part of our Issues but it's so difficult for us to give Him a through Pass to be the Guide in those matters. We will pray yes but we will still want to have Control over Everything.

God would want to be the centre of all your things and be the Great Man behind your success so that He can Gain the Glory and by this He will sustain your Prosperity and keep it around for Long. I believe everyone would want things that stays and are kept for around for Long for your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3, Psalm 37:4-6

Sermon On The Roses Of Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 24, 2025

Success is defined as the accomplishment of a particular aim or purpose.

Mark Caine, an American writer once remarked: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 4:21

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Proverbs 16:3, Romans 8:28

Topics: Faith, Growth

God-Centered Vision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's sovereignty, aligning our plans with His will, and surrendering our goals to His divine guidance through Proverbs 16:1-3.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred gathering where we seek to bask in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that will shape our lives and our understanding of God's purpose for us. Our focus today is on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Topics: Vision

Hubris Or Humility Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 16, 2024

There are so many factors that come into play when we make plans, but how often does the Sovereign will of God affect our plan making? In this passage, James challenges us to avoid hubris and embrace humility by submitting to God’s sovereignty in making plans.

Mistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Acts 16:6-10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 22:42-44, Luke 12:16-21, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist