Sermons on Proverbs 3:5-8:

Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010

There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That God Will Bless

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

Three principles for securing God’s blessings on your life.

LIVING A LIFE THAT GOD WILL BLESS Text: Proverbs 3:5 – 10 Introduction: · Title · Bless doesn’t always mean health and wealth · Bless doesn’t mean name it and claim it · Bless doesn’t mean no problems · Bless means that God will approve and bestow His favor upon you · Some people think that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Up Your Life To Succeed In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

1. Success comes when you put God first. 2. Success is obedience to God’s laws, especially the law of love. 3. Success is generational.

Setting up your life to succeed in the eyes of God Grant van Boeschoten December 30th, 2007 Proverbs 3:6 (NCV) 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. We are at the end of 2007 and a fresh new year is waiting in store for every single one of us. You haven’t made any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ripples (Part 2 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 4, 2013

The ripples of our life choices continue for good or ill, long after the splash of that choice was originally made.

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon August 12, 2012 One of the things my youngest daughter Laura and I used to do, when we were at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Out In Trust Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 17, 2009

Part 3 of a five part series on Giving God Room to Work in Our lives Our Church and Our world.

When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 3 “Moving Out In Trust” ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) We are in the middle of a five part series entitled, “When We Move Out, God Moves In” and we have seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When There Is No Answer

Contributed by Jerry Burns on Jul 14, 2012

This sermon was delivered at the funeral of a young 17 year old boy who died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack.

When There Is No Answer by Jerry L. Burns Psalm 91:2 (KJV) “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” My temporary ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Trust Fund Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012

Following the instruction of the Lord is better than sacrifices.

GOD’S TRUST FUND [PART TWO] “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: *other

Funeral For A Rebel

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Jul 21, 2012

Funeral sermon done for a rebel, who by life choices, left hurt feelings behind. Thanks to Steven Dow for direction.

Just the other day, I asked ????? to describe ????? to me. The one word that immediately came out of her mouth was “REBEL.” A rebel is someone who adamantly stands up & follows their way of life despite what anyone else says. That was ?????. Honestly, having a rebel in your life is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

Scripture tells us to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts, but many people have a hard time doing that. This message explores how we can learn to trust God more

LEARNING TO TRUST WISDOM FROM CHILDREN: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him.” Josh, age 9, said, “Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

Characters That Define A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Aug 1, 2012

This sermon speaks about what christian should be in the light of God

TITLE: CHARACTER THAT DEFINES A CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

First Response Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014

This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Asa, Rely. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The second of two sermons about King Asa, there are some interesting parallels in this about how we can seek after God's desire for us. Pride, fear, etc can take over and we end up not relying on what God wants for us. He desires to strengthen us.

King Asa, Rely. Last week, I talked about a King of Judah, by the name of? (Asa) Prior to him the nation of Israel had other kings three reasonably onto it Kings, being who? (Kings Saul, David and Solomon). Then came King Solomon’s son ?, (King Rehoboam who as I mentioned last week was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Instruction And Guidance Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

Just as God is intimately involved in orchestrating every detail of every life on earth, He is also intimately involved in guiding your every move, whether you are aware of it or not.

In our four-part series on the providence of God, we will now examine God’s provision of instruction and guidance. From dreams to talking donkeys, God has historically used a huge variety of means to guide people. Just as God is intimately involved in orchestrating every detail of every life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational