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  • Mark Roper avatar

    Man Proposes But God Disposes

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,501 views

    People can make plans; God determines how things will turn out

    Man proposes but God disposes Thomas a Kempis. Wrote the second most widely read Christian text after the Bible itself the Imitation of Christ. It contains many sensitively and wisely expressed insights into spirituality and morals. In Chapter 19 of Book 1 we find: "For the resolutions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Built A Prison, And Became The Prisoner?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    Contentions are like bars and can become a prison. Do you find faults incessantly? Are you quarrelsome, mean-spirited, cranky, nagging, and habitually pushing those you love away?

    YOU BUILT A PRISON AND YOU ARE THE PRISONER? CONTENTIOUS: PUSHING AWAY! SHORT FUSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts, TEXT: Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    An Up Front Word On Backsliding

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Good And Evil

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    Solomon shares some contrasts between good and evil.

    Proverbs 15:1-4 Good and Evil 15 A asoft answer turns away wrath, But ba harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, cBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick George avatar

    Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,419 views

    Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

    Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Earn The Respect Of Others Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,610 views

    Why is it that some Christians are respected by those around them, and some are not? Solomon gives us some concrete ways to earn the respect of others.

    1. Illus. of Aretha Franklin • The Queen of R & B music. • One of her best known hits? “RESPECT” • “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me…” 2. We aren’t all famous singers (like Aretha and me), but we all want a little respect, don’t we? We all want to feel that people recognize and respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,846 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Battle For The Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,538 views

    This sermon deals with the need to guard our hearts if we are going to overcome the tactics of Satan.

    “Overcoming The Enemy: The Battle For The Heart” 2/14/2010 Proverbs 4:13-23 I John 2:13-17 We have been looking at ways the enemy attempts to destroy our lives, Today is Valentine’s Day and it is filled with talk of love. Some of you will be celebrating the gift of love found in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

    Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guard Duty

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,764 views

    The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

    “Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John McCormack avatar

    Proverbs

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,560 views

    FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART

    PROVERBS KEY VERSE: PROVERBS 4: 23 FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS A BOOK OF WISE, PRACTICAL WISDOM. IT TEACHES SUCH THINGS AS HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN, HOW TO HONOR PARENTS, HOW TO PURSUE CAREERS, HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR ENEMIES, HOW TO IDENTIFY A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    here are you at on the wisdom continuum? How do you handle human vulnerability – yours in particular? How you answer the questions I will raise will provide a good diagnostic for your level of godly wisdom.

    Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count (Proverbs 18:10-13) 1. There are many portions of Scripture considered wisdom literature. 2. Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and certain Psalm (like 112), along with the NT Book of James and some of Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 6 - Like A Deer From The Hunter Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,642 views

    This is a study into Proverbs chapter six.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Six We now turn to chapter six of Proverbs. LIKE A DEER FROM THE HUNTER 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Padres Sabios Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 11, 2011
     | 7,681 views

    Lo que Dios pide los padres

    Ajustes – Padres Sabios Intro. Estaba yo en Orlando, Florida esa mañana del viernes 25 de agosto de 1995 cuando sonó el teléfono alrededor de las 8 de la mañana. Al otro lado, mi madre me dijo: “Delia ya está en la clínica”. Comencé a movilizarme para emprender mi regreso a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Godly Zip And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,915 views

    A grouchy, closed-minded, stingy mentality works against you. A cheerful, open-minded, generous mentality will bring you many blessings in this life and in eternity.

    Godly Zip and You (Proverbs 18:14-16) 1. Jean Paul, a Cajun, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well then, just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible