Proverbs

Proverbs

41 Messages | September 2020 - October 2021

In a world of 24/7 political commentary, endless tweets and mindless Tik-Toks, "wisdom cries aloud in the streets, in the market she raises her voice; at the head of the street she cries out, 'How long, O simple ones?'" (Proverbs 1:20-22) Have desires to be heard blinded us to the call to be wise? Is there clarity in the midst of confusion? Join us for a series in the book of Proverbs where we see the wisdom of grace in our daily lives.

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September 13, 2020 by

In the opening prologue of Proverbs, Solomon helps us see the nature of wisdom, why we need it and where we can find it.

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

September 20, 2020 by

In Proverbs 1:8-19 we meet the voice of a loving father pleading with his children for their joy.

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

September 27, 2020 by

In the last part of Proverbs 1, we meet the cautious and compelling call of Lady Wisdom.

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

October 4, 2020 by

After showing us the danger of sinful paths, Solomon shows us the joy of wisdom's path.

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

October 11, 2020 by

In Proverbs 3:1-12, we see the wonderful promise and joyful task of trusting in God.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

October 18, 2020 by

In Proverbs 3:13-35 we see how beneficial wisdom is to a believer and how winsome it makes us towards others.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-35

November 8, 2020 by

In Proverbs 4 we read of the ways in which those who went before us confirm and encourage us to pursue the path of righteousness.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

November 15, 2020 by

In Proverbs 5 we encounter the danger of sexual sin and the reward of faithfulness.

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

November 29, 2020 by

In Proverbs 6:1-19, we see the danger of inactivity towards what is good and the warning of activity towards what is sinful.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

January 3, 2021 by

Proverbs 6 warns of the dangerous end and subtle creep of sexual sin.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-35

January 10, 2021 by

Proverbs 7 and 8 hold the song of two women side by side for the wise man to consider.

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-8:36

January 17, 2021 by

In the conclusion of Solomon's prologue, he uses language to leverage our hearts into the most important decision we can make: Whom do you follow?

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

January 24, 2021 by

As Solomon begins the second section of Proverbs he grounds wisdom in God's provision.

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

January 31, 2021 by

Our mouths are more than mechanisms for speech, they also communicate our hearts, our habits and our hopes.

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-32

February 7, 2021 by

In the opening verses of Proverbs 11, we see the astounding comfort of righteousness.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-8

February 14, 2021 by

In Proverbs 11:9-15 Solomon turns his attention to the public interactions of the righteous.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:9-15

March 7, 2021 by

Watch our most recent sermon in Proverbs for tips on how to get rich quick (and still die) and four principles for gospel generosity.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:16-28

March 14, 2021 by

Solomon continues to address the way in which Christians interact with others in Proverbs 11 and 12.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:29-12:12

March 21, 2021 by

In Proverbs 12:13-13:5 Solomon emphasizes the importance of truth in our words and truth in our hearts as we relate to God and to others.

Scripture: Proverbs 12:13-13:5

April 18, 2021 by

In Proverbs 13:6-19, Solomon wants us to be wise in the area of riches, safety and ultimate satisfaction.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:6-19

April 25, 2021 by

In chapters 13-14 of Proverbs we see the swirling rhythm of the book and the way in which God's wisdom impacts our thoughts on everything.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-14:13

May 2, 2021 by

In the middle of Proverbs 14 we get a glimpse into a key theme in the book of Proverbs: relational ethics.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:20-32

May 9, 2021 by

It’s easy to be uncomfortable with the idea of a sovereign God who is in authority over everything, but in Proverbs 16:1-9 we see that God in his Sovereignty is the author of our Salvation; that he’s inviting us into a better way: a life lived in response to his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9

May 16, 2021 by

In Proverbs 16 Solomon continues to draw us deeper into God's wisdom by showing us the power and nature of the God who makes wisdom work.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15

May 23, 2021 by

Proverbs 16:16-25 helps us to see the value of the wisdom of God’s words. We need them to get on a path to life and without them, we’ll make our own path that leads to danger. God’s wise words are the most valuable possession we have because they reveal all we need to know about God and how Jesus Christ restores our relationship to him.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-25

June 6, 2021 by

Proverbs 15 has a lot to say about our words, but more to say about what our hearts want.

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

June 13, 2021 by

Proverbs 20 gives us a glimpse into our heart by showing the King who will examine it.

Scripture: Proverbs 20:2-12

June 20, 2021 by

In Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom.

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21

July 4, 2021 by

In Proverbs 22:22-29, Solomon warns us of the dubious ways to make money and what it looks like to trust God in our labors.

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29

July 11, 2021 by

Proverbs 23:1-8 shares three bleak pictures of never getting what you want in order to point us to the true wealth we have in the gospel.

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

July 18, 2021 by

Before the Proverbial father's turns his son into the world, he calls him to consider his father's heart for him.

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28

July 25, 2021 by

In Proverbs 23:29-35, Solomon soberly and cautiously walks is through the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

August 15, 2021 by

In the first part of Proverbs 24 we see the challenge of caring for others and the hope which satisfies and compels us.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-14

August 22, 2021 by

In the second half of Proverbs 24 we see a hope in the midst of wickedness.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22

August 29, 2021 by

It's not often Christians discuss the issue of gluttony, but Proverbs offers us a gospel-shaped view of our food and desires.

Scripture: Proverbs 25:16, 27-28

September 5, 2021 by

In Proverbs 26 we get a window into the personality tests of our own hearts.

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28

September 19, 2021 by

In Proverbs 27:5-10, Solomon shares with us what it looks like to receive and practice a biblical friendship.

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10

September 26, 2021 by

In the closing part of Proverbs 27 we see a glimpse into the reflection of our hear and the hope we might find for it.

Scripture: Proverbs 27:19-22/span>

October 10, 2021 by

The book of Proverbs helps us understand our anger by showing the various places it hides and the hope we have for a tranquil heart.

Scripture: Proverbs 29:22-23

October 17, 2021 by

In Proverbs 30 we meet the sage of Agur who models for us in his introduction the art and need of preaching wisdom to one's self.

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-9

October 24, 2021 by

King Lemuel closes the book of Proverbs by holding up the picture of the faithful king and the excellent wife.

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31