Sermons on Proverbs 4:23-5:23: showing 16-30 of 253

Guardians Of The Heart

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 2, 2002

Listening to God’s voice speak to our hearts

Introduction When I was in seminary, I lived in dormitories for four years. I had done that in college, but I was young and stupid then! I wanted to settle down, to have a place that was my own. I wanted to be near friends and family. I was pretty committed to staying in New England, and I really ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Series

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Nov 24, 2000

Part of a three part series telling the role of the heart in conjunction with your spiritual growth.

My focus this evening will be the Heart. It was once stated by an anonymous author that: "Thy speech betrayeth thee." Speech is the index of the soul. Utterance is the open door through which the character is known. Words are the fruit of the lips, and by their fruits we know them. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Up About Sex Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002

A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cautions About Sin

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all.

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all. * What I want to do is take a much wider perspective and look at sin in general. * Why and how we should avoid it, what will happen if we don’t fight against it. * There is a story about a man at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1

A Valentine's Day Sermon

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-21

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001

This is a new variation on the old saying "Mind over Matter": What;s on your mind changes everything that matters!

New variation on ‘MIND OVER MATTER’ “What’s on your mind changes everything that matters” ‘Heart’ is the mind, will, intellect ‘Issues of life’ – source, boundary, deliverance of life It controls: I. What We Say (vs. 24) A. Matthew 12:34, “for out of the abundance of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: When I was a kid I used to like to watch Mister Magoo.

Intro: When I was a kid I used to like to watch Mister Magoo. I remember about eight years ago when we were preaching a Chief Capua. This guy was preaching up a storm and seen this one guy across the street standing by the bar. After we looked harder we found out it was just a tree. 2 Thess ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 4:25

Issues Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

The things in life that will matter eternally.

21, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Issues of Life Introduction: Proverbs 4:20-23 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, and health to all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Springs Of Life

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I scratch my head at times and wonder what happened to the Nineties? We all must face the fact that time keeps marching on. Where you and I are concerned LIFE is measured by time.

"The Springs Of Life" Prov 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. There are different type of messages that are preached. Some can be placed under the heading of Expository, Analogy, Textual, Topical, Question Method, etc. There are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Myspace Or Hisspace Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

A decade ago we were told, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and what’s going on their life then go look in their bedroom.” Today I’d tell you to look at their MySpace page. MySpace.com is a portal into the world of today’s student and young adul

ON-STAR SERMON SERIES MAKING MYSPACE A SAFE PLACE PROV. 4:23 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2006) “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Introduction: A decade ago we had a student pastor who told us, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Glorifying God With My Body Series

Contributed by Shawn Walden on Mar 15, 2005

This was part of a 6 week series our church did through the book of Proverbs entitled Giving God Glory Everyday. My assignment was Giving God Glory Through Our Bodies (Purity) (e.g. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20).

The theme of this entire series is “Giving God Glory Everyday” I want to talk to you about “Giving God Glory Through Your Bodies.” Listen to what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “…Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have [received] from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Lose Your Health, Wealth, And Reputation All At Once

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 22, 2006

The danger of adultery. It’s consequences. How to avoid it.

Islington Baptist Church February 19, 2006 Proverbs 5 Proverbs 6:20-35 How to lose your health, wealth, and reputation all at once On Wednesday Keith dropped by my office. In the midst of our conversation he asked me what I was doing to protect myself from sexual immorality. In case you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist