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  • Two In A Canoe (Or, Baking On The Brazos)

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 3, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    Encouragement for young couples

    A true story "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." In his song, “Slip-Sliding Away”, Paul Simon asserts that, “God only knows; God makes His plan; the information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” A rather pessimistic attitude, since the information is not entirely ...read more

  • Making Wise Plans For The Future

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 25,832 views

    A very "application-oriented" message about how to make plans in view of God’s sovereignty.

    Making Wise Plans for the Future Proverbs 16:9 November 2, 2003 Introduction We have looked at how to live life in view of God’s control, or sovereignty as the theologians call it. We looked last week at developing a biblical mindset, and next week we look at how to live a life of anticipation ...read more

  • Better . . . Than Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,039 views

    Wisdom can be presented by comparing one person or situation to another. A contrast is presented by the words better & than instead of “but.” There are 19 verses in Proverbs that use the “better . . . than” formula. These comparision statements challenge

    Proverbs 12:9 BETTER . . . THAN PROVERBS People all over the world are constantly looking for a better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, ...read more

  • The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,417 views

    This message is about discovering God's will for your life

    The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters Proverbs 16:1-4 One Sunday while serving at Aldersgate UMC, we had a guest speaker from GA in town for an Evangelism Conference. His message could be summed up as this: to be an effective servant of God, you have to discover God’s will and ...read more

  • If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,275 views

    God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

    Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

  • Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 18, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

  • Take The Next Step

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,180 views

    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

  • Making Better Choices

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 15, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

    Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

  • A Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

    Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

  • You Just Think You Know It All

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    Some think they know everthing and don,t know anything.

    YOU JUST THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL Proverbs 16 1The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. 2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy ...read more

  • Proverbs 16 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    This is a look at Proverbs chapter sixteen.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Sixteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter sixteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1 (NASB) This verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome ...read more

  • A Word To The Wise On Finding Your Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2013
    based on 63 ratings
     | 57,454 views

    One man once asked a number of important men: "What is the meaning of life", and nobody seemed to have an answer. But Proverbs 16 does. What does this passage tell us about living a life that is fulfilling and filled with God's blessings?

    OPEN: I’d like you to sing the first verse of Amazing Grace with me: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. This morning, I want to focus on one phrase in that great hymn: I once was lost, but now I’m ...read more

  • If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 9, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

  • Wisdom, Prosperity, Or Foolishness

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    Teaching the book of Proverbs verse by verse. Wonderful teach that will produce fruitful living.

    Wisdom, Prosperity, or Foolishness Text: Proverbs 16:1-33 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be ...read more

  • Eutychus Falls Asleep Lesson 46 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,877 views

    Eutychus falls asleep

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Paul traveled to South Greece (Corinth). 2. The letter to the Romans. a. The most systematic presentation of the gospel. b. The essence of Paul’s sermons God’s plan of salvation. c. Personal greeting in chapter 16 from believers in Rome. (1) The book of Romans teaches that ...read more