Sermons on Proverbs 14:12-15:

Sexual Immoraity In America

Contributed by Steve Greene on Feb 4, 2020

One of the clearest indicators of rebellion against God is the blatant rejection of God's guidelines for sex. When we sin sexually, we hurt ourselves, we hurt others, and we break the heart of God.

We are ALL broken people born into a broken world. The evidence of that brokenness often shows up most obviously in the area of our sexuality. So many people—professing Christians included—are willing to give their heart to God, but it seems like they want Him to stay out of their bedroom and out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12, Acts 15:20, Romans 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 10:8, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 20) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2020

Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. In Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 20) Matthew 7:13-14 Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates. 1) The road less travelled. Matt. 7:13-14, "Enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:22-27, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:7-10, Matthew 24:12-13, Hebrews 10:35-39, Colossians 1:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cohabitation Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2021

This is the second message in the series that looks at what Christians say about issues and then compares them to what God says about them in scripture.

Would you please open your bibles to John 5:30? Jesus says “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Now turn to Ephesians 5:1. Paul writes “Be ye therefore followers of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 21:2, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 13:11-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God's Blessings God's Way Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

God desires to bless us. The problem is that we often don't cooperate with His plan.

A number of years ago I was in a barber shop and a highway patrolman was also there. He told an amusing story. It was about a highway patrolman in another state who had stopped a drunk driver. But while he was preparing to cite the drunk driver, a car accident occurred within walking distance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Few Words To The Backslider

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2016

Outline on Backsliding hopeful we dont have any in the church.

Sermon Few words to the Backslider Proverbs 14:14/Psalms 51:12 What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, then what do you call a man who leaves his church and joins ours?" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Listen To?

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016

This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Cook In Small Pots.(Spurgeon)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2016

Spurgeon: DO NOT HOLD BACK BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PREACH IN ST. PAUL'S CATHERAL. BE CONTENT TO TALK TO ONE OR TWO PEOPLE IN A COTTAGE. YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS AS WELL AS BIG ONES. LITTLE PIGEONS CAN CARRY GREAT MESSAGES.

YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED?--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pint jar of corn seeds. If needed candy corn? IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO EACH PERSON'S ARGUMENT THEIR WAY IS RIGHT... THIS IS HARMLESS. I CAN PLAY WITH SIN AND STILL BE RIGHT. John ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That's Good! (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018

You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5, Psalm 145:8-9, Proverbs 14:14, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tried By Fire

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and revises his outlook.

TRIED BY FIRE From "Comfort for Christians" By Arthur W. Pink Scripture: Job 23:10 "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold." Introduction: Though Job had felt that his lot was unbearable, he recovers himself here and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Hebrews 12:2, Job 23:8, Psalm 1:6, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Life With Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly.

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly. These people claim to be wholly resting upon Jesus Christ for salvation, while at the same time trying to please the world. This is so typical of deception and lies. Most people who profess to know God do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 14:14, James 1:8

Facing Roadblocks To An Effectual Prayer Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2018

Prayer is important not only to God but for us. There are many roadblocks and obstacles to an effective prayer life. Good prayer is not a "spare tire mentality" but "a steering wheel!"

FACING THE ROADBLOCKS TO AN EFFECTUAL PRAYER LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. EFFECTUAL: producing the desired ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 14:12, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, John 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020

When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 25:30, Hebrews 1:9, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prudence

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 18, 2014

A PRUDENT BELIEVER IS CAREFUL.

PRUDENCE OBSERVATION: PRUDENCE DEFINED: WISE, CAREFUL, CAUTIOUS, AND GUARDED. A FOOL IS DEFINED EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 14:15 (NKJV) THE SIMPLE BELIEVES EVERY WORD, BUT THE PRUDENT CONSIDERS WELL HIS STEPS. PROVERBS 14:15 (THE BOOK) ONLY SIMPLETONS BELIEVE EVERYTHING ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Way

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

What seems right is not always right

Illus: After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him "This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?" "You have to spell a word,” Saint Peter told her. "Which word?" the woman asked. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 26, 2021

Most people aren’t good at expressing grief. Yet two-thirds of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God. The Hebrew writers knew that the path of praise often went through the valley of mourning. So what happens when we grieve and mourn properly?

Good Grief May 30, 2021 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational