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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011
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    In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

    PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If, Then, When!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
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    Three steps to willing obedience

    “A young boy was about 12 years old when a new preacher came to his church. I would always go in late and slip out early. But one day the preacher said the benediction so fast I got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. I could feel every eye in church on me. Just about the time I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    The View: A Matter Of Perspective Of Truth And Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
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    What is truth?

    Among Bible stories it is iconic – one of those moments that captures the attention of the reader because it resonates with us; one of those things that we have all wrestled with. In fact, it is a moment so pregnant with relevance that for a moment we are tempted to actually empathize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim White avatar

    The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
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    The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

    The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by S S on Aug 3, 2009
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    Sermon on Proverbs 2:1-11 - The fear of the Lord.

    Prov 2:1-11 The fear of the Lord INTRODUCTION ILL -- Books and exams Do you remember your first word? Or perhaps your first textbook? If not, then I’m sure you’ll remember your first exam? For many of us, especially those who are students, there is a constant need to increase and seek after ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blessings And Benefits Of Scripture Memory/Meditation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
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    The only way to renew the mind according to the Bible

    "Sixteen Blessings of Scripture Memory/Meditation in Proverbs" 1. You will understand the fear of the Lord (2:5) 2. You will be kept from the way of evil (2:12) 3. You will be delivered from the strange woman/man (2:16, 6:24, 7:5) 4. You will walk in the way of good men (2:20) 5. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Over Porno

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
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    Clear Bible principles for victory over sexual temptation/lust

    ’Power Over Porno’ Pornography and all other types of sexual temptations are causing men to fall into the devil’s trap of corrupting their minds which is often followed by acts of illicit sex. This is probably the sin most responsible for causing Christian men to fall from fellowship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    6 Ways To Be A Better Friend Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 28, 2008
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    Insights about friendship from the book of Proverbs.

    Today’s message is the last installment in our series from the book of Proverbs. We’ve been looking all this month at the God-given wisdom that helps us lead happier and more successful lives. So far we’ve looked at: How we talk – which plays a big role on our fulfillment in life – if we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008
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    Stirring a fresh passion for relationship with God.

    Dakota Community Church July 6, 2008 The Pursuit Last week we watched the latest Nooma and talked about saying yes to God and His will for our lives. This week I want to look at one aspect; I would say the central aspect, of His will for us, relationship with Him. Many of us learn about it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Your Struggle With Authority Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

    Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inclining And Applying - Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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    As the Word exposes areas within us that are in direct opposition to the Word of God, we begin to understand the price of inclining to His Word and applying those principles.

    Inclining and Applying - Part 2 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro.: Last week we looked at the “inclining” portion of our text. As we set our lives before the Word of God, we will find delight in the eternal Word who lives inside of us. We will also become aware of the bitter war going on within our members. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Inclining And Applying God's Word – Part 1

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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    If we truly want to be changed, we must begin dealing effectively with the issues that affect our lives. If we need radical surgery, don’t settle for a bandaid. Let’s “incline our ears” to the full truth of God’s Word

    Inclining and Applying God’s Word – Part 1 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro: We have focused on “receiving & treasuring the Word and as we see in today’s text, this is for a purpose: “so that you may…” One precedes the other. We must receive God’s Word and treasure it before we can truly “incline” & “apply”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    If We Cry Out…

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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    “Crying out” stirs something up in the heart of God. It moves God to action on our behalf. 100’s of times throughout the Psalms, David cried out to God & called the people to do the same.

    If We Cry Out… - Proverbs 2:3 Intro.: We have focused on the first “if” of Proverbs 2: Receiving, Treasuring, Inclining & Applying. Now we’re ready to move on to the second “if”. We’ll find that this 2nd level is more aggressive. 1st we were called to “silence”. Now, we’re commanded to “cry out” & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeking And Searching

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Sep 13, 2008
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    God uses the seeking and searching as the purifying fire that prepares us to receive what we find. Through our seeking and searching, we are changed into the people who can steward and be trusted with the deep things of God’s heart.

    Seeking and Searching – Proverbs 2:4-5 Intro.: The last “if” of Proverbs 2 describes the lifestyle & wisdom of going after the knowledge of God: “If you seek her as silver & search for her as hidden treasure...” I’ve referred to the spirit of revelation several times throughout this series. Eph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Looking For Diamonds

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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    God’s Word is the greatest treasure in the universe. It is the greatest treasure in the universe because it not only supplies our physical needs, it also strengthens us so that we can persevere and achieve victory. Now the questions that remain are: wha

    I was reading a magazine the other day and discovered an article that I found quite interesting. The article was about a state park here in the U.S. called “Crater of Diamonds State Park". It turns out that this place was a diamond mine some time ago. But over time the amount of precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible