Sermons about Proverbs 4:20-22:20

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

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“For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Lasting Friendships

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

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One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by people, we live in a society of loneliness. Everyone, from little children to aging seniors experience feelings of isolation, rejection, and seclusion. We ofte

Text: Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) Introduction: One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by people, we live in a society of loneliness. Everyone, from little children to aging seniors experience feelings of isolation, rejection, and seclusion. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching Out To The Poor Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 10, 2005

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The Bible commands us to feed the hungry and look out for the poor.

Reaching out to the Poor Proverbs 14:31 Two events in recent months have turned the attention of our nation to the issue of poverty. One was the conference of the Group of 8 nations in July, where world leaders decided to cancel the debts of the 38 poorest nations of the world to help ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:31

Denomination: Brethren

To Parents And Childlrren

Contributed by Sue Richard on Oct 18, 2005

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A "split screen" sermon by husband and wife co-pastors addressing children and parents on the admonitions in Proverbs. Text is Proverbs 6:20-24

SUE: Today we’re going to engage in split-screen preaching. On the one screen you will hear how Proverbs instructs children to regard their parents. So when the children’s screen is in focus, kids including, teens listen up! It’s for you. WES: When the screen switches to the way Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Brethren

Honoring Some, Helping Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

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In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

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What will it take to make friends, keep friends and influence friends for Christ?

INTRO. – Everyone needs friends. Even a variety of friends. ILL.- Show a variety of shoes. Each shoe is for a different occasion, etc. (running or tennis shoes, casual, dress shoes, fishing shoes, etc.) Likewise, in some ways, we have friends for different areas of our lives. We have casual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

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Salvation, sanctification, and service are all a matter of the heart

IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:23 Introduction: The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life. Joe Stowell in Fan The Flame says that “The Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2005

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A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God?

30, October 2005 Dakota Community Church Where is God? A child suffers horrific abuse for years, where is God? A woman is raped, where is God? An evil dictator goes on the rampage and commits genocide, where is God? 1. God is there. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Mennonite

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

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Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Proverbs 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 2 - True Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

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Part 2 of our Faith sseries - True Forgiveness.

FAITH PART 2 – TRUE FORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) Last week we talked about Faith and unforgiveness, and how unforgiveness can cause a roadblock and prevent God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Desperate Households - Relieving Stress And Tension At Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 17, 2005

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God says we need to LEARN to LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, and WALK in WISDOM. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Desperate Households Dealing with Stress and Tension Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25, Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Accepted

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

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The reason we think and many times say such terrible things about others is that we do not truly accept that we are accepted. We are haunted by guilt because we have never accepted and forgiven ourselves.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Or so we have been told. However, the Bible tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). God also tells us that only wholesome talk should come from our mouths and that we should encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abortion --The Lord Hates Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 6, 2005

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There is no sin that the blood of Christ can not wash away and make as white as snow. As much as Jesus hates the sin, He Loves the sinner

December 6, 2005 Text Proverbs 6:16-17 ...The Lord hates …… hands that shed innocent blood. When I entered my usual coffee stop this morning, I noticed a discarded newspaper on top of the garbage can. I like to read –what luck – I saved 50 cents. I should have read the comics and done the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

In Spite Of It All

Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2005

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In spite of all that Satan or man can do to destroy you, Jesus has the power to deliver and set free. Many of God’s people have a wounded spirit and need Jesus’ delivering power.

IN SPITE OF IT ALL By Pastor Jim May I know that his is the Christmas Season and that most ministers, during this time of the year, will focus on the story of the birth of Christ. Perhaps that will be the message subject for Christmas Day, but today I want to talk to you more about the things in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Root Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 20, 2005

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It’s time to grow deeper in God’s word.

Root of Righteousness Proverbs 12:3 12/9/05 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Root - The part of a plant buried in and gaining nourishment ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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