Sermons on Proverbs:

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Raise A "Normal" Child In A World That Is Out Of Control?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Biblical parenting principals will help to raise a healthy child.

How can I raise a "normal" child in a world that is out of control? Proverbs 22:6 School shootings, sexual experimentation, drugs, gangs, cable television, poor academic standards . . . times have changed. What's a parent to do? How can we raise a "normal" child in a world that is spinning out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Will Of God #5 - Through Council Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008

Be caerful where you turn to for advice concerning God’s will for your life.

Knowing the Will of God #5 – Through Council 17th February 2008 am Proverbs 24:6 a. Council should come from a godly source – Proverbs 25:19 When seeking God’s will for your life who do you turn to? I can tell you that there are certain people you should avoid like the plague. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Questions to ask about my Sp. Life

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today Proverbs 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set. (NKJV) 1. Introduction • “Bloody Angle - A Virginia Civil War Battle Field • May 12, 1864 the fighting was so fierce that an oak tree 22 inches in diameter was cut down just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mom On A Mission

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2010

Encouraging those women who are hardworking and pursuing to become HIS women, regardless of their status quo. These women who are serious about their life, family and community and desire to set a godly example for those who follow.

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on ‘more than rubies.’ Let us turn to Proverbs 31 and see what Lemuel the wise has written pertaining to a wife and mother. Introduction: In the final chapter of Proverbs we have the character of a king according to wisdom, and that of the woman in her own ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrath & Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Anger seldom gets us what we want, while patience rests in God's perfect timing. When we’re frustrated by things we can’t attain or resolve, by real or perceived injustices, the way to overcome and heal wrath is the path of patience.

The media’s been reporting on the health risks of too much soda and other sugary drinks; New York’s Mayor Bloomberg has taken the step of banning super-size sodas…but even more deadly are the vending machines. Each year dozens of people are killed by them. They don’t get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17-29

Denomination: Congregational

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

When you die, will you b e remembered for the good you did, or for the time wasted

Proverbs 22:1 Ben just came to town as a new rabbi. Unfortunately, his first official duty was to conduct a funeral service for Albert, a man who died in his eighties, with few relatives. Since Ben didn't know the deceased personally, he paused from his sermon to ask if anyone in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Marriage Message 2024 05 25

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2024

A wedding ceremony for a widower and a widow whom God brought together in the church.

Meditations on Marriage “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” [Proverbs 18:22] What a grand pronouncement from the Word of the Living God. Obviously, the rules of hermeneutics would allow us to conclude that in the same way, the woman who finds a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Forward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Exploring the paradox of planning for tomorrow while living for today.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is defined as “a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.” Our faith as Christians is rife with paradoxes. Let me name a few: Christians conquer through ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:9

Topics: Moving Forward, Christ

That Is Good That Does Us Good

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 22, 2021

Wisdom is justified of her children (Matthew 11:19)

First Corinthians chapter 12 contains words that summarize the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some of those gifts are common gifts and others are relatively rare. Now there are various sciences that coalesce with each other and cannot easily be understood in isolation from one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6, Matthew 11:19

In Christ We Are...faithful Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.” What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference i

We have an identity crisis in America. We live in a land of fatherless children... Fathers who have been less than faithful to their wives and children...who have either left and avoid being found (to escape child support) or... Fathers who have completely ignored their families...because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Me - An Unusual Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 9, 2022

The question then becomes what if I don’t quite measure up to the Proverbs 31 woman? Is there any hope for me? Can God use me? Let’s not just talk about the women because we all have times and circumstances in our lives when we ask these same questions? Is there any hope for me? .

Even Me An Unusual Mother’s Day Sermon By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In Proverbs 31 we find the description of a virtuous woman and this passage of scripture will no doubt be used by many today. This virtuous woman that was described so many years ago is still the epitome of women ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6, Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Winning The Battles In Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

Our behavior are always affected by what we think. For us to enjoy life to the fullest, we must learn to identify and reject unhealthy thought patterns.

‘Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts’ Proverbs 4:23 Most people who want to become better person were unsuccessful in their pursuit for change because of the way they think about themselves. How we think or see ourselves will affect the way we treat ourselves, handle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational