Sermons on Proverbs 17 3a4:

An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Choice(S)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A perspective on choices we make

INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament provides valuable lessons for the Christian - 1Co 10:11 2. One such lesson is the importance of "Making Wise Choices" in our lives... a. Lot made a choice as to where to live, and as a result he experienced: 1) War and kidnapping - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Peter 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Wise - Using Words (Part 6)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 3, 2019

A look through the book of Proverbs as we gain practical knowledge about everyday living by gaining wisdom.

BE WISE - WORDS August 4, 2019 Do you remember that old nursery rhyme . . . Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt! In reality, don’t you wish that was true?! Most of us would rather have the sticks and stones thrown at us, because the wounds of vicious words can really ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10, Proverbs 17:27-28, James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 10 - The Righteous And The Wicked Compared Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2011

This is a look at Proverbs chapter ten.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Ten We will now look at Proverbs chapter ten: From this chapter to chapter twenty five we have a collection of various proverbial sentences. There seems to be no apparent connection or coherence with each other – they describe righteous men and wicked men. They set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 16 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter sixteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Sixteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter sixteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1 (NASB) This verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Live Generously? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021

The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:9, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Jan 24, 2011

The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021

Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Wise Guy/Gal

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2023

Part 1 of 2 about wisdom.

Be Wise Proverbs June 23, 2019 Start with a slapstick video of The Three Stooges Any ideas what were talking about today? Usually when someone calls us a wise guy - it means they’re not happy with us. We’ve done something to get them upset by giving some kind of a smart alec / sarcastic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blockading Your Heart, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

A challenge to guard against that which would defile our heart or spirit

Blockading your heart Part 1 Opening: 1. What awesome thing took place in 1962????? How many of you have heard of the US naval blockade of Cuba? Why did the United States blockade Cuba? To guard ourselves from danger and destruction. 2. The word of God also speaks to us of a blockading ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Wise - Try Again (Part 7)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 10, 2019

Using the words of Solomon to gain wisdom for daily living. Today we look at why we should not give up.

BE WISE - TRY AGAIN Proverbs 24:16 August 11, 2019 What do these people have in common? Sir James Dyson Jerry Seinfeld Theodor Seuss Geisel Elvis Presley Michael Jordan They were all said to have failed. James Dyson failed 5,126 times in his invention of the Dyson bagless vacuum. Jerry ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Defeat

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Unexpected Defeat

Ecclesiastes 9 v 11 & 12 Unexpected Defeat v.11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Wiscdom 101

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jan 30, 2026

The book of Proverbs does not guarantee a stress-free life. But If you listen to God's Word, and do your best to make God-honoring choices at every step of the way, you will get out on the other side without having lost your sanity, your self-respect, or your soul.

How many of you know how to play basketball? Not how many are good at it, but know more or less how it works: one ball, five players on a team, two nets, one at either end of the field. When you go out there to play, you have a rough idea of what’s going on, right? How would you feel if you went ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proverbs 8 - The Nature And Value Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eight We will now look at Proverbs chapter eight: WISDOM CALLS OUT 1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. 3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed And Contentment Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational