Sermons on Proverbs 16:1-11:

Good Intentions Are Not Enough

Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Oct 26, 2000

Good intentions need Godly action to benefit the kingdom of God

"Good Intentions Are Not Enough" Proverbs 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION: + In the 18th Century James Boswell is said, "Hell is paved with good intentions." Actions must be taken and followed through in order for the intention to become a reality. Boswell’s quote is a summary of human nature not to follow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Two In A Canoe (Or, Baking On The Brazos)

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Encouragement for young couples

A true story "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." In his song, “Slip-Sliding Away”, Paul Simon asserts that, “God only knows; God makes His plan; the information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” A rather pessimistic attitude, since the information is not entirely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Orthodox

Turning Vision Into Reality

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

How to take God’s vision for our lives and act upon it.

Turning Vision into Reality Proverbs 16:3 I know that I have told you the story of the president of the coke company and how he had a vision for coke when he took over the company years ago, and that of course was that every person in this world would have the ability to hold a coke in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ways Of Man Seem Innocent

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: We think we have it under control.

Intro: We think we have it under control. We think that what we do has no meaning. But the ways of man seem innocent to him but the lord Judges motives Proverbs 16:2 I. Innocent Changes A. We Like new stuff. Cars songs houses clothes ect. B. Rev. 2 1-7 Ephisis left their first love and jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

God's Love Is Victorious

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 16, 2001

As our country makes war on terror, we need to be reminded that God’s love will prevail.

What an extraordinary week this has been. What a horrifying, sad, frightening, exhausting week this has been. By now, you all know the tragic story: terrorists hijacking four commercial airliners and flying three of them into buildings filled with tens of thousands of people. You’ve seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: A Committed Man Of God

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him.

Daniel: A Committed man of God Thesis: Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Text: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Just Happened! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

"IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond "The Force" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment 5 in my "Anchor Points" series.

“Anchor Points” “Beyond ‘The Force’” February 27, 2000 Anchor Point #5: “God is Transcendent, Sovereign, and Personal” “’God is a concept by which we measure our pain’; I’ll say it again; ‘God is a concept by which we measure our pain. I don’t believe in magic; I don’t believe in I-Ching; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:4, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 13, 2003

What is the purpose of life? This series explores our 5 basic, God given, purposes and how to live them out. (Part 1)

Living a Purpose Driven Life (Why am I Here?) Brian A. Moon (Based on the Book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren) I am so glad that each of you has decided to be here tonight because we are about to begin an amazing journey that will lead us to new and exciting places. Welcome to the 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Committed To

Contributed by Bo Brown on Aug 3, 2003

I DON’T SEE A COMMITMENT IN SOME PEOPLE SOME PEOPLE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING UNDER NO COMMITMENT

WHAT ARE YOU COMMITTED TO? PSALMS 37: 5 PROVERBS 16:3 INTRO: A. IS THAT WORD --- COMMITMENT --- STILL APPLICABLE IN OUR SOCIETY TODAY 1. VERY MUCH SO 2. WE ARE ALL COMMITTED TO SOMETHING --- EVERYBODY B. I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD COMMITMENT IS AS STRONG OR STRONGER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life You Were Meant To Live

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 19, 2004

God does have a plan for every person He creates. Jeremiah the prophet gave this promise from the Lord: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to propser you andnot to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:

Living the Live You Were Meant to Live Proverbs 16:14 “The Lord has made everything for His own Purpose.” Introduction January 11th Garfield Comic strip – Jim Davis The Garfield comic strip portrays a common Philosophy of Life. Garfield’s owner, “I gotta do something with my life.” Garfield ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Handy Guide To Guidance Series

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

This sermon seeks to provide a better understanding as to how God guides His people. It takes an illustration of a hand, with its five fingers, to give a practical insight into the subject.

INTRODUCTION Today’s talk is entitled How does God guide us? As we consider this subject, I would like to make some assumptions – 1) We assume that God exists. 2) That God wants to guide us. 3) That we want him to guide us. I will assume we all hold a positive response to all of these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Are You Committed To?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 13, 2003

Putting God First

WHAT ARE YOU COMMITTED TO? Psalms 37: 5 Proverbs 16:3 Intro: A. Is that word --- Commitment --- Still applicable in our society today 1. Very much so 2. We are all committed to something --- everybody B. I believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 6, 2003

Wise people have a sense of what Jesus wants and have plans to achieve them. Wise people have a sense of their God-given destination and have made plans to arrive there.

PLANNING: IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING, YOU’RE GOING TO END UP SOMEWHERE ELSE “To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God