We live in an age of information overload. A large percentage of what inundates us is mere sound bites, often calculated and full of spin. These do little to develop thoughtful competence for the complexities of life. We need a source of genuine counsel that has stood the test of time: Proverbs is that place. The book of Proverbs is a gospel primer on life in the real world.
The book of Proverbs shows that God put order in the world: when we understand and live according to that order we live wisely in the innumerable challenges life brings. Proverbs are God’s protection for the tempted, his rebuke for the proud, his mercy for the broken, his encouragement for the faint-hearted, and his guidance for the perplexed. In this precious book is wisdom for all of life.
Becoming wise is nothing more and nothing less than becoming like Jesus Christ, from whom all wisdom comes. We will study Proverbs for the first several months of 2016 in three difference sermon series. First, “Understanding Wisdom” will provide foundational truths about wisdom and the motives that drive its pursuit. Second, “Living Wisely” will tackle many of the great themes of life, which are also the great themes of Proverbs. Finally, “Social Currency” will help us all grapple with the need for wisdom in every day relationships.
Living Wisely
Jan 31 – Guard Your Heart (Proverbs 4:20-27)
Feb 7 – Listen to Godly Counsel (Proverbs 12:15, 15:22, 21:11, 22:17-21, 24:5-6
Feb 14 – Watch Your Mouth (Proverbs 10:18-19, 10:31-32, 12:18, 12:31-32, 13:3, 15:1-4, 16:23, 16:28, 18:13, 18:21, 21:23, 24:26, 25:11, 25:16)
Feb 21 – Keep Privates Private (Proverbs 5:1-16, 6:20-35, 7)
Feb 28 – Work Hard (Proverbs 8:1-4, 10:4-5, 12:10-11, 15:19, 21:25, 22:29, 24:23-34, 27:18)
Mar 6 – Master Money (Proverbs 11:28, 30:7-9)
Mar 13 – Cultivate Self-Control (Proverbs 25:16, 25:28, 27:4, 23:17-18, 15:18)
Mar 20 – Just Do Something (Proverbs 3:5-8, 11:3, 12:5, 15:22, 16:1-33, 21:5, 27:1)
Mar 27 – Defend the Needy (Proverbs 14:31, 21:3, 21:13, 31:1-9)
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Defend the Needy
Mar 27, 2016 • 36:23
Defend the Needy (Prov 14:31, 21:3, 21:13, 31:1-9) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window […]
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Just Do Something
Mar 20, 2016 • 43:48
Just Do Something (Prov 3:5-8, 11:3, 12:5, 15:22,16:1-33, 21:5, 27:1) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in […]
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Cultivate Self Control
Mar 13, 2016 • 44:09
Cultivate Self Control (Prov 25:16, 28, 27:4, 23:17-18, 15:18) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new […]
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Master Money
Mar 6, 2016 • 45:20
Master Money (Prov 30:7-9 Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 43:48 | […]
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Work Hard
Feb 28, 2016 • 50:53
Work Hard (Prov 8:1-4, 10:4-5, 12:10-11, 15:19, 21:5) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window […]
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Keep Privates Private
Feb 21, 2016 • 42:12
Keep Privates Private (Prov 5:1-16, 6:20-35, 7) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window | […]
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Watch Your Mouth
Feb 14, 2016 • 43:22
Watch Your Mouth (Prov 10:18-19,31-32,12:18,31-32,13:3) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 43:48 […]
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Listen to Godly Counsel
Feb 2, 2016 • 47:59
Listen to Godly Counsel (Prov 9, 12:15, 15:22, 24:5-6) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new […]
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Guard Your Heart
Jan 31, 2016 • 47:52
Guard Your Heart (Prov 4:20-27) Defend the NeedyDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:23 | Speaker: Chuck Newkirk | Download transcriptJust Do SomethingDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 43:48 […]