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.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Proverbs
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…
Proverbs 22:3 – The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. THEME OF THE DAY. WATCH YOUR WALK. This morning, my daily readings brought me to the book of Philippians. The words of the Apostle Paul stopped me in my spiritual tracks and led to a little pause for personal evaluation. To encourage these…