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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Beginning All Over Again Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,996 views

    God wants his own to live well in a wicked world.

    Scripture Introduction Some pastors call Proverbs, “The Young People’s Book.” Solomon himself notes in the preface that he writes to give “knowledge and discretion to the youth.” Matthew Henry picks up that idea as he pleads with young folk to pay special attention: “Youth is the learning age, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    This is a short devotional about The Fear of the Lord

    The Fear of the Lord Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. This is the theme for the book of Proverbs This idea in one way or another is repeated throughout the entire book This fear is a loving reverence for God that includes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Series of sermons on Proverbs, focus on what it will take to live a good life.

    I Want the “Good Life!” Prov. 1:1-7 Solomon declared he had written his proverbs so that people would know how to live. We need to know how to live life to its fullest. How do we live life to its fullest? Listen the the ways we find the good life. I. We must be wiling to admit our need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,344 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

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    The 7 Worst Things Parents Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    The 7 worst things parents do revealed by the wisdom writings of Solomon.

    [The title and points to this message come from a book by John and Linda Friel, but the principles come from the Book of Proverbs written by Solomon.] Solomon’s experience fits our current series "No Perfect Families Allowed," because his was a long way from a perfect family. He started out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Ways To Bring Personal Growth

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Growing in Christ is what it’s all about!Remember we have someone greater than Solomon to learn from!

    Personal Growth Text: Proverbs 1: 5 5.A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, The famous football coach John Wooden once said, “What counts, is what you learn after you know it all.” Teddy Roosevelt said, “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Embracing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,005 views

    To have wisdom we must develop the fear of the Lord, determine to get it, decide to ask for it, and then dedicate ourselves to Jesus.

    Embracing Wisdom Proverbs Rev. Brian Bill 1/27/08 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Scott Hoezee points out that 3,000 years ago in Ancient Near Eastern schools of wisdom, teachers would give final exams by stating the first half of a proverb and the students were required to complete the wise saying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Nobles avatar

    Proverbs--The Search For Wisdom Begins! Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Nobles on Aug 18, 2008
     | 3,128 views

    Small group study--kids or young adult, I actually used it with the kids and adults, so parents and child could communicate at home on the Bible. Built around a mystery of wisdom missin from lives, went all the way through Proverbs this is the first less

    The first 7 verses of Proverbs are the most crucial to comprehending this book. In these verses Solomon states the purpose for Proverbs, but he also gives us the starting point for attaining knowledge and apprehending Wisdom. Never lose sight of Solomon’s purpose or beginning; for if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words To Live By

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

    Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Voices And Choices

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009
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    We have to be cautious because much like the original audience of Proverbs, we are in a marketplace of voices that compete for our time, attention and even our allegiance. Proverbs 1:7 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

    VOICES AND CHOICES Text: Proverbs 1:20 – 33 Matthew Henry once made the point that the book of Proverbs gives us a “…. necessary caution against bad company”. Matthew Henry’s comment reminds me of something I always heard when I was growing up which was “If you lie down with dogs, then ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Do You Hear The Voices?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    A Grandparents Day sermon calling us to listen to the voices of Wisdom, as she reveals experience and tradition.

    Voices, soft, loud, sultry, or brash, they are all around us. Whose voices capture our attention? Do those strange little voices which roam around within our heads lure us? Or are we more captivated by the voices of those in positions of authority? Maybe the voices we really listen to are from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Is Your Walk Like

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    This sermon deals with our need to walk worthy in the Lord. To walk worthy is to seek to please Christ in all that we do.

    What’s Your Walk Like? Proverbs 1:8-19 Philippians 1:27-30 Have you ever noticed how much you can tell about a person simply from the way he or she walks. When a woman walks tall and straight with her arms going in opposite directions it says one thing. When she walks and places one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Parents: Mentors, Not Tormentors Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    Four basic principles of positive parenting from the wisdom book of Proverbs.

    Often overlooked while looking for family wisdom is the Book of Proverbs. Yet this wisdom book of the Bible deals with numerous family topics: avoiding fools and foolish behavior; communication; the value of hard, honest work and the detrimental effects of laziness; the proper way to handle anger; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Jansons avatar

    Two Luring Ladies Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,462 views

    Introduction to the book of Proverbs, along with a "dramatic" reading which personifies lady wisdom and madame folly.

    We are looking at the book of Proverbs this fall, and wisdom literature (which includes more than just the proverbs). Last weeks sermon condensed into a proverb (non-biblical) “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” (When talking about my family, they used the word: “nut”) And the greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    Teaching concerning the positive and negative aspects of peer pressure.

    Peer pressure, The good, the bad and the ugly Part 1 Peer pressure. Good or bad? Introduction 1. What do you have in common with the people in these pictures? 2. We all face the strangling power of peer pressure TEXT: 1. Proverbs 1:10, 15 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite