In this sermon we continue our study of the Old Testament book, Proverbs, identifying the theme of the book as well as what defines the motivator and sustainer for all Christian living – the fear of the Lord. From Genesis and on through the Revelation we will highlight the predominant place this fear has in God’s Word.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Proverbs
In this message, as an introduction to our thematic study of Proverbs, Pastor Jim shares how Christ and our relationship to Him is embodied in wisdom.
PROVERBS 10:19 – When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. THEME OF THE DAY. BE A PERSON OF FEW WORDS. It is a source of tremendous blessing. And it is also the most deadly weapon in all the world. It has the ability to do indescribable and lasting damage to a person. I am…
This message gives an introduction to the series “Daily Wisdom for Daily Living”, where we will work through the book of Proverbs verse by verse.
PROVERBS 23:26 – My son, give me your heart . . . THEME OF THE DAY. THE TESTING OF OUR HEARTS. Every sincere Christian comes to a fork in their spiritual road when they feel the tug of the Holy Spirit calling them out to full surrender and consecration to the Lord. We will hear the still small voice of today’s scripture,…
PROVERBS 4:23 – Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. THEME OF THE DAY. DOING THE HARD WORK OF HEART WORK. The hardest work in the Christian life is heart work. Though our lives have been radically changed by Jesus Christ and God has given us a new heart to know Him, there are three…