Sermons about Proverbs 4:20-23:20

Making Friends, Keeping Friends, Influencing Friends

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

based on 129 ratings

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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

based on 35 ratings

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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

based on 14 ratings

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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

based on 244 ratings

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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

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 28, 2005

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This is the sixth message in series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Gluttony Funny: A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. The man pleaded w/ the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Accepted

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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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

Writing Your Dream/Vision

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2006

based on 45 ratings

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“Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision

THREE ASPECTS OF VISION “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision 1. God. Your vision comes from God, it is not thought up. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Next Step

Contributed by James May on Feb 12, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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While we may have to follow our heart in devising the path that we are to walk in, we can rest assured that Jesus is still directing our steps.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP By Pastor Jim May Sometimes life can be so confusing. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have come to a point in times of confusion when I did not know which way to turn or what to do next. In those times I often think of the words of Moses to the Children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Father Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

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WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006

based on 47 ratings

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A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Your Health, Wealth, And Reputation All At Once

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 22, 2006

based on 21 ratings

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The danger of adultery. It’s consequences. How to avoid it.

Islington Baptist Church February 19, 2006 Proverbs 5 Proverbs 6:20-35 How to lose your health, wealth, and reputation all at once On Wednesday Keith dropped by my office. In the midst of our conversation he asked me what I was doing to protect myself from sexual immorality. In case you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 22, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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Furneral Service Sermon - Christian

Eulogy/Service - Mary A---- A-- Music: Medley - Amazing Grace, Old Rugged Cross, etc. Prayer: Father, we have gathered in this solemn place to remember the life and mourn the death of our loved one, Mary A---- A--. We come together in grief, and we acknowledge our human lost. We ask that You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fight Fair Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

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Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.

Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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