Every week of this series, a video has played to introduce the sermon. This video includes a quote by Einstein: “Imagination is more important than knowledge…imagination embraces the entire world and all there ever will be to know and understand.” For the Christian, this imagination (I think “faith” is a better word) includes eternity and all we know of God’s eternal blessings. Adopting a perspective that includes eternity is the key to true wisdom. Reading: Psalm 73.
Plan, Pray, Surrender
How do we find divine guidance for our lives? It seems that the Proverbs give us a way forward. Let’s think about what divine guidance means. Reading: Proverbs 16:1-9
Wealth and Poverty – Bob Whitaker (27 Oct 2019)
Pastor Bob explores the teaching of wisdom literature on the themes of wealth and poverty.
Pride and Humility – Bob Whitaker (20 Oct 2019)
Pastor Bob continues the series Words of Wisdom by examining the folly of pride and the wisdom of humility.
Family Matters – Dan Waugh (13 Oct 2019)
Proverbs has a few things to say to each member of the family. Let’s take a look!
Honesty — Bob Whitaker (6 Oct 2019)
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord…an honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.” Obviously, God values honesty and integrity.
Friends and Neighbors
Friends and neighbors can be life-giving, troubling, annoying, and necessary for a full and happy life. Scripture has some words of wisdom on this, so let’s study it together.
Work — John Mangrum (22 Sept 2019)
Work does not equal life. Americans take the fewest vacation days of countries in the developed world. But, the opposite of work is also dangerous. What does Proverbs have to teach us about holding work in a proper light? Reading: Proverbs 24:30-34.
It’s a Matter of Authority — Bob Whitaker (15 Sept 2019)
For the Christian, the ultimate authority is God. The practical question is, “How should we follow God when we have authority or live under it?”