Proverbs: Wisdom that Works

Wisdom for our Friendships

May 24, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 18:24

A major area where wisdom helps us is friendship. So much is at stake in our http://friendships.and/ so much of friendship is a matter of http://feel.god/ has wisdom for us today about the nuances of real friendship. Listen in to Pastor Joe as he explains the practicalities of making and being a godly friend.

Train Up a Child

May 17, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 22:6

A parent's life is the pattern followed by their children. In order to ensure that the faith is passed from generation to generation, Pastor Joe shares insights for parents, husbands, wives, and even children. Listen in to see how you can be dedicated to the Lord in your family.

A Heavy Word from a Royal Mom

May 14, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 31:1–9

King Lemuel received outstanding insight from his mother that is recorded for us in Proverbs 31. Join Pastor Joe as he takes a look at the Queen Mom's advice for her son to use his strength to serve others.

Your Emotions and Your Home

March 8, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 24:3–4

Living under the curse of sin has distinct results in your relationships and the culture of your home. Listen in as Pastor Joe, a board-certified pastoral counselor, explains the effect of our emotions and actions on our relationships at home. He gives practical insight to help us begin to become families where grace is in place.

A Wave of Emotion

February 15, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 10:12

In this message, Pastor Joe explains that feelings are much like waves. We can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf. Join him for this study in the Bible as he explains how God gives us wisdom to help us understand our emotions and make wise actions based on that understanding.

Enjoying God's Guidance, Part 2

February 8, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 3:5–7

If we’re going to be skillfully wise in life, we have to understand what God’s will is and how it works in our everyday experience. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains three more assurances in part 2 of his message on how we can obtain and enjoy God’s guidance.

Enjoying God's Guidance (Part 1)

February 1, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 3:5–6

If we’re going to be skillfully wise in life, we have to understand what God’s will is and how it works in our everyday experience. In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon shares with us the essentials for knowing, doing, and enjoying the will of God. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains the first three biblical approaches to enjoying God's guidance.

People of Proverbs: The Fool

January 4, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs has introduced us to many people: the wise, the wicked, the simple, and the scorner. We now turn our attention to another frequently mentioned person in Proverbs: the fool. Listen as Pastor Joe explains key characteristics of the fool so we can both avoid their folly and become wise.

People of Proverbs: The Simple and the Scorner

December 14, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 1:22

It's time to get better acquainted with “the terrible trio”—the simple, the scorners, and the fools. Join Pastor Joe as he continues to examine the People of Proverbs as he explains the Simple and the Scorner in this message.

The Characteristics of the Wicked

December 7, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 6:12–19

The Book of Proverbs is basically about different kinds of people, what they believe and do, and how they interact with one another. In his last sermon of Proverbs, Pastor explored the characteristics of the Wise. Now, he helps us get acquainted with another person in Proverbs: the wicked. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains not only the characteristics of the wicked, but the best thing you can do when you encounter them.

The Characteristics of the Wise

November 16, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 10:1

During our survey of Proverbs 1–9, we casually met five different kinds of people: the wise, the wicked, the fool, the simple, and the scorner. Now it’s time to get better acquainted with these people and learn what it really means to be wise.

It’s Decision Time

November 9, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 9

As we come to the crossroads of Proverbs 9, we are confronted with a choice. The passage portrays two houses, one on either side of the road. On one side, a house stands open, with an elegant lady named Wisdom inviting us in. On the other side of the road, another house stands open, with a seductive lady named Folly inviting us in. Which way will we turn? Join Pastor Joe as he explains the two invitations that await our response.

The Worldview of Wisdom: Honoring and Obeying Wisdom

November 2, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 8:22–36

As a church, we want to put ourselves in submission to love, honor, and obey our Lord Jesus Christ. One of the ways we do that is to honor and obey wisdom. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains that to have a God-centered life that is complete, blessed, and joyful you must have wisdom.

The Worldview of Wisdom: Partnering with Wisdom

October 26, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 8:12–21

There are some unions that just make sense like popcorn at the movies or eggs and bacon. In our Christian life, there is a partnership that makes sense if we want to have a worldview of wisdom. To have a worldview of wisdom, we must partner with and practice wisdom in order to experience the sensible and desirable outcomes that please God.

The Worldview of Wisdom: Loving and Listening to Wisdom

October 19, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Proverbs 8:1–11

Everyone will seek what they love. Christ, who is the wisdom of God, promises wisdom to anyone who will seek it. Like dropping a bucket into the ocean, you will never come up empty-handed, but you must grab the bucket and go to the water. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains how to love and listen to Wisdom.

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