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Be Strong series message 11
Text: Proverbs 9:13-18
In this message, we are reminded of the Father's great love for us and also consider a warning passage from Proverbs 9:13-18. Folly is always clamoring for our attention and affections - we'll identify her tactics as she seeks to distract us and satisfy us with lesser things.
Be Strong series message 10
Text: Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs has a lot to say about what we should avoid and turn from. Here is a list of seven specific things that God hates - definitely something for us to pay attention to!
Be Strong series message 9
Text: Proverbs 4:23
A wise person cherishes insight and God's commands and understands the value of guarding one's heart. We'll highlight the significance of the "heart" in Scripture and what it means to guard it.
Be Strong series message 8
Text: Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man will prove a snare. Truer words have never been written! The fear of man is a contrast to what is healthy and yields blessing - the fear of the Lord. This is, understandably, such a big struggle for many - concerning ourselves too much with other people's opinions and our own reputation. Scripture states the problem and gives a powerful prescription that we will unpack and expound, as we encourage one another to entrust ourselves fully to the Lord.
Be Strong series message 7
Text: Ephesians 3:10
Seeking wisdom - seeking the Lord - is our "one thing" that we should desire and run after. For believers now, that pursuit is spelled out clearly for us in the New Testament - Christ is the pure expression of God's Wisdom and is the One we treasure in our hearts.
Be Strong series message 6
Text: various
In this message we expand our consideration of one thing from Psalm 27 - why it's crucial and how it works. We'll trace this theme throughout God's Word to develop a full picture of this vital biblical theme for God's people.
Be Strong series message 5
Text: Psalm 27
We've preached to seeking wisdom as we would hidden treasures. We'll develop the picture the Bible paints so that when we say we are seeking the Lord and His wisdom, it is the one thing we truly desire. This message is anchored in Psalm 27.
In this message we examine God's wisdom regarding finances. Johnny Guy shows us God's perspective from Proverbs regarding our work ethic, money management, and generosity! We are given good practical advice from Johnny, who has served many years as an elder in DBC!
Be Strong series message 4
Text: selected verses
Part 2 of "Profiles in Wisdom". We just heard about the wise person. Justin will highlight the profile of a fool.
Be Strong series message 4
Text: Proverbs 3:7
We just preached to Proverbs 3:5-6, but do we know what Proverbs 3:7 says? It's the foundation for embracing wisdom in one's life. We'll identify 6 markers seen in every wise man, woman and child: Profiles in Wisdom. Next week we'll do the same, but with the fool.
Be Strong series message 3
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
There is a beautiful passage in Proverbs that you are likely familiar with. It has brought comfort and guidance for generations. Trust in the Lord, we are told, and do not lean on our own understanding. Think about it - we've seen stunning imagery from space recently. In the vastness of our universe, God cares about us...each of us. The "fear of the Lord" is recognizing just how awesome God truly is, taking comfort in His love for us and in His grace, and ordering our lives in accordance with His wisdom, not ours.
Be Strong series message 2
Text: Proverbs 2:1-15
In this message, we'll hit the pursuit of wisdom (Colin) and the benefits of getting wisdom (Rob). God's wisdom is available to all and worthy of the diligent pursuit to obtain it.
Be Strong series message 1
Text: Proverbs 9:10
What is wisdom and how do we get it? The fear of the Lord is the starting point of wisdom! Wisdom protects us from temptation and foolishness, and is within reach for all of us!
Text: The book of Ruth
How often do we stop, take a breath, and really look for God's work in our lives? God's work is usually not loud proclamations, miracles, signs, and wonders. As we will see in Ruth, God's work is often quiet and woven throughout normal everyday life. Yet that quiet work is powerful, redeeming, and accomplishing His plan through everyday people. Everyone matters in the family of God: widows, outsiders, farmers and, yes, you!
Text: Acts 5:40-42
In this message we're putting the spotlight on early church history and focusing on a player everyone should know about. He modeled for us doctrinal precision and conviction, faithfulness to those he served, and willingness to suffer for the Name of Christ. He shaped much of what we may take for granted today but was a key player in a pivotal stage of church history. He's worth knowing about.
Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
In this message we’ll look at a passage that has caught my eye recently as we've been discussing it in our Tuesday morning men's study: II Corinthians 1:3-11. It's a beloved passage for many, and I'd like to highlight a sub-theme that should get more attention when we read passages such as this one. Christian fellowship is key to successful disciple making, and disciple making is the great commission given the church!
1 John series message 27
A key theme in 1 John is assurance of salvation. John ends his letter on a note of confidence - “that you might know…” It is a precious gift for believers to enjoy assurance of our salvation, which produces joy and gives strength in our service! We'll speak to this wonderful doctrine in this message.
1 John series message 26
John's writing style is unique - warm engagement with vivid imagery and stark contrasts. He takes the foundational truths of the gospel and puts them well within reach for everyone to understand, revisiting truths to make his case airtight. In this message we recap and present the essence of his letter using his favorite words - all the words selected are used the most by the Apostle John in the NT. However, there will be one imposter in our list...
1 John series message 25
Text: Acts 24:16
Last week we considered John's important injunction, keep yourselves from idols. John's admonition raises an important question: what role does our conscience play in determining what is an idol in our life and what is not? Furthermore, what is our conscience and how do we train it? We'll explore these and other important questions about our conscience and its role in our Christian walk.