Sermons on Proverbs 1:23:

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Point Of No Return

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Trying God

The Point of no return (Prov. 1:28) Intro: On the river there is a place near rapids of waterfalls called the point of no return let’s take an imaginary journey down a seemingly peaceful river where you are lulled almost to the point of being asleep. We are in the comfort zone, so unaware of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

17th Sunday After Pentecost. September 15th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2021

Year B, Proper 19

Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 116:1-9, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38. A). THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 116:1-9, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Women Preachers Mentioned In The Bible? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

These examples show that women were involved in preaching and prophesying in the Bible, although their roles may have been limited in certain contexts.

1. Deborah: In the book of Judges, Deborah is described as a prophet and a judge of Israel who leads the people in battle and speaks on behalf of God (Judges 4:4-9). 2. Huldah: In 2 Kings 22:14-20, Huldah is a prophet who is consulted by the king of Judah and delivers a message from God. 3. Anna: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20, Judges 4:4-9, Proverbs 1:20-33, Acts 21:9

The Fool’s Rejection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Aug 12, 2025

Theme: How does Good Friday depict the passions of the flesh and the rejection of God’s wisdom?

Proverbs 14:12 P: There is a way that seems right to a man, C: but its end is the way to death. Do we ever think that our thoughts or our actions will actually bring death? --death upon ourselves or death upon others? I’d imagine, we don’t live in a community were we are planning to bring death ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2025

In the call of wisdom from Proverbs 1:20–33, in three ways, we can see: 1) Wisdom's Cry (Proverbs 1:20–23) 2) Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 1:24-31) and finally: 3) Wisdom's Punishments & Rewards (Proverbs 1:32-33).

Proverbs 1:20-33. [20] Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; [21]at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: [22]"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

The Cry We Cannot Ignore

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 2, 2025

This sermon on Proverbs 1:20-31 contrasts the urgent, public call of God's wisdom with the catastrophic and final consequences that await those who willfully ignore it.

The Cry We Cannot Ignore Introduction: The Sounds of the City Good morning. Think for a moment about the sounds you hear every day. In our city, we are never far from noise. We hear the rumble of jeepneys, the calls of street vendors, the laughter of children, the sirens of an ambulance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist