Proverbs
Worthy Woman
March 24, 2020 • Paula Thorp
As we continue our study of the excellent woman, we discover that she is clothed with strength and dignity. What does that look like? How do we, at times, "clothe ourselves" with things other than these things? What does it look like to fear the Lord? Join us as we conclude the book of Proverbs with a final look at the woman in Proverbs 31. Scriptures Used: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 4:6, 1 John 1:9, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Joel 2:25
Worthy Women
March 17, 2020 • Lisa McGill
In a fast paced, keep up with Jones’ type of world, our to-do lists get longer and longer and we tend to exhaust ourselves with work. At the same time, the fears and cares of this world easily distract us from doing the Lord’s work. But the Proverbs 31 woman teaches us that if we are firmly planted in Christ, using the gifts He’s given to us, we can reap the fruit of our hard labor and no longer fall into the pit of fear. Join us for part two of Proverbs 31. Scriptures used: Proverbs 31:17-24, Proverbs 21:5, Psalm 90:17, Acts 9:36-42, Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:6, John 16:33, Proverbs 12:4
Worthy Women
March 10, 2020 • Erin Morris
Proverbs 31 describes an excellent woman. This section of Scripture tells us she is strong and virtuous. What does this woman act like? What things does she do? How does Biblical strength differ from what the world tells us we should be as women? Join us for the first part of a three-part series on Proverbs 31. Scripture Used: Proverbs 31:10-16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Kings 18, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Proverbs 12:4
Sluggard or Diligent?
March 3, 2020 • Ranae Seestadt
What is a sluggard? What does it look like to be diligent? In which areas of our lives should we be diligent? Proverbs has much to say about the consequences of being a sluggard in various areas of our lives. It also recounts the blessings available for the diligent person. Grab a Bible and join us as we discuss how to avoid being a sluggard. Scripture Used: Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 16:26, Luke 10:38-42, Proverbs 19:24, Proverbs 18:9, Nehemiah 6: 1-3, Ephesians 2:10, Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 24:10
Generosity
February 25, 2020 • Paula Thorp
What is a steward? What does God say about money and generosity? The Bible calls us to be good stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. When we think of our resources, we often think first of money, but money is not the only resource we are given. The wise person will ask, "Do I have an open or closed hand with the resources I've been given?" Grab a Bible and join us for our next section of Proverbs. Scripture Used: 1 Corinthians 10:26, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 19:17, Matthew 6:24
Ears to Hear
February 19, 2020 • Erin Morris
No one loves to be told they were wrong, but the Bible tells us correction is not only useful, but necessary to our lives. What does the Bible say about reproof? What should the heart behind correction be? Join us as we talk about having ears to hear the correction God sends in our lives. Scripture Used: Job 5:17; Proverbs 5:21-23; Proverbs 29:1; Proverbs 20:30; Hebrews 12:9-11
Overcoming Anger
February 11, 2020 • Lori Cenzer
What does the Bible say about anger? Is it possible to be angry and not sin? How can we control ourselves when we feel anger well up inside of us? Grab a Bible and join us as we examine what Proverbs has to say about anger. Scriptures used: Proverbs 18:6, 21:9, 12:16, 19:11, 25:28, 15:1, 17:4, 16:32, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 3;18
Pride and Humility
February 4, 2020 • Paula Thorp
We battle pride every day. Are you aware of the ways it tempts you? Its influence can be so subtle and yet so powerful. If we are to fight against it we must see how God views pride and how to pursue humility. We must not deceive ourselves. Grab your Bible and join us for our next portion of Proverbs. Scriptures used: Proverbs 21:24, Proverbs 16:5, Colossians 3:12, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10
Wise Words
January 28, 2020 • Erin Morris
Many times we hear things like, "I just say what I think," or "I have no filter." Do we ever stop to think about the impact our words have on other people? Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in the tongue. We have the power to build up or tear down with our words. Join us for our next section of Proverbs as we discuss how to speak wisely. Scripture used: Proverbs 17:27-28 Proverbs 26:23-25 Proverbs 10:18 Proverbs 17:4 Luke 6:45
Proverbs: The Righteous Vs. The Wicked
January 21, 2020 • Jennifer Bullinger
The Bible clearly outlines the difference between the wicked man and the righteous man. If asked, would you be able to define the difference? What is it that the righteous man does that categorizes him as "righteous?" What does he/she not do? Grab your Bible and join us for our next message in Proverbs. Verses Used: The Path of the Wicked Man Proverbs 1:15-16, Proverbs 4:14-17, Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 13:9, Proverbs 13:15, Proverbs 14:32, Proverbs 20:20, Proverbs 22:5 The Path of the Righteous Man Proverbs 2:7b-9, Proverbs 4:18, Proverbs 4:25-27, Proverbs 10:2-3, 6-7, 9, 27, 29-30 Warnings for the Righteous Proverbs 3:27-33, Proverbs 6:16-18, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 10:31-30 , Proverbs 22:5, Ephesians 4:29-30, Proverbs 12:8, 20 Wealth, and Ill Gotten Gain Proverbs 10:3, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 10:16, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 23:17, Proverbs 22:22 Treatment of Parents Proverbs 20:20, Proverbs 29:24, Proverbs 30:11, Deuteronomy 5:16 Forgiveness Nehemiah 9:17 Offering Sacrifices Instead of Obedience Proverbs 21:3, 1 Samuel 15:22, Proverbs 21:27, Jeremiah 4:1, Jeremiah 7:23, Isaiah 46:12 The Lord Sees Our Heart Proverbs 5:21, Jeremiah 17:10 God's Promise to Those Who Pursue Righteousness Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 21:21
The Wise and Foolish
January 14, 2020 • Samantha Marsh
We are all given to moments of foolishness. Does that make us fools? How can we move away from folly toward being a wise person? The Bible illustrates the road to both wisdom and folly in vivid language. Join us as we examine both the wise and foolish man and learn how to avoid folly in our lives. Scriptures used: Psalm 101:2-4 Proverbs 1:5, 7, 32 Proverbs 3:11-13 Proverbs 8:9 Proverbs 10:1, 14, 17 Proverbs 11:30 Proverbs 12:1,15 Proverbs 13:14, 20 Proverbs 14:7-8 15, 33 Proverbs 15:5 Proverbs 17:24 Proverbs 18:15 Proverbs 19:1-3 Proverbs 20:1 Proverbs 21:20 Proverbs 22:3 Proverbs 27:22 Proverbs 28:26 Matthew 14:28-33 Matthew 25:1-13 Luke 6:46-49 Luke 22:61-62 John 18:10-11 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 2 Corinthians 13:5 James 1:22
The Pursuit of Wisdom
January 7, 2020 • Erin Morris
In a world full of advice and opinions, how can we figure out which ones to follow? Is there a way to ensure we do not stumble into foolishness? The Bible promises that wisdom is available to all and will guard and protect us at every turn. Join us as we examine what wisdom is, why we should desire it and how to pursue it. Scripture used: James 3:17 Col 2:2-3 Proverbs 24:3-4 Proverbs 3:13-18 Proverbs 8:35-36 Proverbs 1:7 1 Kings 3:6-9 Proverbs 21:30