In the sermon, Pastor Walton highlighted:
- Keep and treasure God's commandments within yourself
- God's Word gives life and should be treated as essential
- Write God's Word on your heart, not just possess it externally
How to Live Wise
August 4, 2024 • KO Grissett • Proverbs 24:30–31
In the sermon, Pastor KO highlighted:
- Rejecting God's wisdom leads to arrogance, ignorance, and despair
- Receiving God's wisdom involves fear of the Lord, faith, and fellowship
- True wisdom is found in walking with God and trusting His guidance
Sowing and Reaping
July 28, 2024 • Brandon Russell • Proverbs 11:18
In the sermon, Brandon highlighted:
- Work and sowing are acts of worship designed by God before the fall
- Righteousness sown may not always yield immediate rewards, but God is ultimately faithful
- Our labor and sowing are participation in God's work, not the cause of the harvest
Jesus, Our Eternal Hope
July 21, 2024 • Gilbert Todd • Proverbs 27:1
In the sermon, Pastor Gil highlighted:
- The foolishness of boasting stems from our lack of control over life's circumstances.
- We are entirely dependent on God for everything, including basic necessities
- Life is fleeting, and we should focus on living in the present rather than worrying about tomorrow.
From Dejection to Delight
July 14, 2024 • Sean Bynum • Proverbs 3:5–6
Throughout the week consider these things:
- Proverbs is more than just wise sayings; it's the living Word of God.
- Trusting God with "all your heart" can be challenging but is crucial.
- Our own understanding is limited and can lead us astray.
From Coals to Compassion
July 7, 2024 • Dante Thomas • Proverbs 25:21–22
Here are a few things to remember:
- Wisdom is about making right decisions at the right time and in the right way.
- Biblical wisdom, especially in Proverbs, is superior to human wisdom and stands the test of time.
- Responding to enemies with kindness can lead to personal transformation and spiritual growth.
