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  • The Crib Is Clean And The Church Is Empty Series

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    Every Church can have growth by observing the characteristics of the ox found in this text.

    Subject: The Church Theme: Church Growth and Stewardship Preposition: Every church can have church growth. Transitional Sentence: By observing the characteristics of the ox set forth in this text. Proverbs 14:4 “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ...read more

  • Making Biblically Sound Decisions Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,279 views

    This message is the second in a series on choices. This message offers practical steps in making Biblically sound decisions.

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Proverbs 14:12 Last week, we began our study on the topic of choices. We discovered that we are free to do practically anything we want, but the one thing that we are never truly free from is making decisions based upon the choices we are presented with. We ...read more

  • "The Way That Seems Right..."

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 85,216 views

    The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

    STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

  • The Right Way

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life.

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life. As in navigation, so in life we need periodic course checks. Are we on the right way? Are we on ...read more

  • The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

    The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

  • Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 28,326 views

    #7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

    Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

  • A Tragic Mistake

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    This warning is so imperative that it appears identically in Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25. Man, left to his own way, is destined to spend eternity in hell. Only by turning to Christ can this tragic mistake be averted.

    A TRAGIC MISTAKE "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). I There are many false doctrines abroad in the world today. Jesus warned His disciples: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and ...read more

  • Dirty Barns

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    Evangelism is like raising oxen.

    "Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox" (Prov. 14:4). INTRODUCTION: What does this have to do with evangelism or missions? I. EVANGELISM IS MESSY. A. Like the oxen in this proverb, dealing with people--bringing in new people and working with ...read more

  • Gray Hairs Of Spiritual Decline

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    Taken from Hosea 7, we find that God compares spiritual decline to the gray hairs of decay.

    “Gray Hairs of Spiritual Decline” Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read All 3 Verses – Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 B. Illustration – Christian Life is comparable to an airplane – No Reverse; Must continue forward at a steady pace or it will spin ...read more

  • Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    The Word of God is just filled with warnings about the dangers on the road of life we choose to follow.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ---------------------------- DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-16 When I was a boy (I guess I’m telling my age now), there was a popular song that had the title "Detour, there’s a muddy road ahead". There is some wonderful advice in the words of ...read more

  • It Really Does Matter

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    What we believe makes a difference in every area of life.

    IT REALLY DOES MATTER There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25 Many years ago, in my high school chemistry class, a little poem was often quoted. Its effort at humor may have been lacking but the consequences of an erroneous belief were ...read more

  • Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

    DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

  • Protection In Times Of Terror And Danger

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    Considering the terror of 9/11/01 and all danger in our world today there are several, common sense things we can do.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, ’There’s Jennifer; she’s a lawyer,’ or ’That’s Michael, he’s a doctor.’" A ...read more

  • Decisions & God's Will Pt 1

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Practical help from God’s Word concerning decision making and the will of God.

    Decision Making and God’s Will part 1 (adapted from Life Application note) - Life is the TOTAL of all my decisions and their corresponding actions. (Can’t overestimate value) - This week I am going to look at some preliminary principles to GOOD decision making. Some major consessions must be ...read more

  • Looking For A Clean Stall

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

    I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more