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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Parenting--It's A Tough Job

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent.

    Parenting--It’s A Tough Job July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 I can still recall my wife saying, "I think it’s time." We were houseparents taking care of 7 kids living with them 3 1/2 days a week. We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Straight Talk From Dad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,130 views

    Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us.)

    A traditional Father’s Day sermon would direct its attention to things a good dad ought to do. Instead, let’s look today at some things a good dad wants his kids to do. In Proverbs 4:1-4, Solomon says: "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    God's Advice To Father's And Mother's

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    The problem with our children today is not the fault of the school, church or even the kid’s. Fault primarily lies with us parents. How are we to reverse this trend? With God’s Holy Word!

    Title: God’s Advice for parents on raising children. Text: Proverbs 4 ETS: Advice for parents and children ESS: Advice for parents and children OSS: I want my people to listen to the advice of Solomon Probing Question: How are we to raise our children? U.W. Steps Transitional Sentence: Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,775 views

    Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

    Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,900 views

    The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

    Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Langerman avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 48,451 views

    Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

    Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Odle avatar

    Diligence Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,853 views

    The pursuit of godly character requires two things: (1) put God first, and (2) remove forces that erode God’s influence

    Character Counts! Diligence Matters (Proverbs 4:20-27) Theme: Character development is not an important part of life?it IS life! Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    How To Change

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    Change doesn’t come by looking at your sin.

    Asked this weekend how to change My brother and sister in law are separating after25 years Things he and she need to change. Shane how do I change Every person in the world wants to change No matter where you are in life “I don’t need to change”, No you need a brain first— Then you can see u need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Fountain Of Smart

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    Learn a lot in this message on how to get wisdom.

    The Fountain of Smart How To Get Wisdom 5/19/04 I. Introduction Sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. For example: · 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.” · ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Wise Heart Cry Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    The church who has revelation about the Great Commission and is Illuminated by the Holy Ghost, will have the same heart cry as Solomon, “O Lord give us wisdom.

    Title: A Wise Heart Cry Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) The Lord is pleased when His children ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Keys To Wisdom, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,260 views

    The whole of Scripture gives us some practical applications that can be accomplished by all who are searching for wisdom. This resource, wisdom, is not like the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are given as He determines. All who are willing to pay the cost

    Title: Keys to Wisdom, Part 1 Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) God’s wisdom is what the child of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Keys To Wisdom, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,957 views

    If Christians would but just take heed to the Biblical principles in seeking God’s perfect will for them and grasp the truths found in today’s message. The church would be seen as a people of God who knows, understands and walks in the wisdom of God.

    Title: Keys to Wisdom, Part 2 Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) “Do not merely listen to the word, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    A Godly Father

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    To show what it takes to truly be a Godly father in today’s world.

    INTRODUCTION -Here we stand on another Father’s Day, this third Sunday of June -We do not honor them today simply because we honored our mothers little more than a month ago -We do not honor them today because Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea in 1909 -We do not honor them today because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Becoming A Pro Dad

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Exploring three Keys to becoming a Pro Dad.

    So tell me men, what’s your profession? That thing that you are “proficient” at, that you went to college for, trained for, worked hard to achieve, have dedicated your vocational life to? Perhaps you do not consider your vocation to have much of a professional status, but I encourage you to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dailey avatar

    Heart And Mouth Disease

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,046 views

    Out Of The Abundance Of The Heart The Mouth Speaks

    Heart & Mouth Disease I want to talk about Heart & Mouth disease. Our text is in Proverbs 4:20-27. I want to talk to you today about spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational