Wisdom from Proverbs: Covenants and Glue (Healthy Sexuality)
With so many different voices shouting their view of sexuality to us, and with cultural understandings of sex constantly changing, how do we know what to believe about sex?
This morning we conclude our series in Proverbs by studying God’s good design for sex. Sex is a gift from God, intended to be enjoyed within the boundary of marriage. While many people think this makes God sounds like a killjoy, he doesn’t intend for this to suffocate our joy, but to maximize our joy! Listen more:
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Wisdom from Proverbs: Righting a Wrong
Conflict is inevitable. We don’t like it, but we also can’t avoid it. So how do we manage conflict in a healthy way?
The book of Proverbs offers us a lot of guidance. Listen as we learn how to address conflict wisely, and how our conflict-management can honor God!
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Wisdom from Proverbs: Somebody to Lean On
In December we studied how God comforts us and offers peace, hope, and joy in our darkness. But how can we practically offer peace, hope, and joy to one another – especially to our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors who are suffering?
This morning we look further in to Proverbs to see how the scriptures guide us in comforting those among us who are grieving and suffering. Ever wondered what to say when it seems like there are no words that could help? Learn what you can say to be helpful, and the things to avoid saying!
Wisdom from Proverbs: Work Matters
What does faith have to do with work? Quite a lot.
This morning we examine what Proverbs teaches about work, and we look to tie that in with the rest of scripture’s teaching about work. How can we work creatively, redemptively, and in a way that honors God? And does my work really matter to God?
Wisdom from Proverbs: Who's in Charge, Here?
Many things in life don’t turn out the way we thought they would, do they? Like our kids.
For better or worse, we can’t manipulate or control our children. But we can influence them. What do the Scriptures—and specifically the book of Proverbs—say about how to influence our children in a positive way? How do we parent our children in a way that helps them to flourish? Listen to find out more:
Wisdom from Proverbs: Do Unto Others...
It’s been said that the reason Jesus said, “Love your neighbors” and, “Love your enemies” is because they’re often the same person.
We often hear that God instructs us to love our neighbors. But how? And what does a spiritual friendship look like? Listen today to find out:
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Wisdom from Proverbs: Mr(s). Right
Marriage is about finding Mr. Right, or Mrs. Right, right?
Wrong.
Although our culture says, “There’s somebody out there for you,” God turns the tables and teaches that marriage is not about who we find, but about who we become. How can we become a better spouse? Listen more:
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Wisdom from Proverbs: Real Prosperity
Should our faith be divorced from our finances? Or should our faith inform our finances?
We think it’s the latter.
Money is a gift from God and a tool for good. So how can we wisely use money to honor God and to help others flourish? This morning we examine Proverbs about wealth and money.
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Wisdom from Proverbs: Politics, Power, and Leadership
What makes a good leader?
Can we use power in a way that is healthy and life-giving?
Should politics be divorced from our faith? And, for that matter, how does our Christian faith affect how we vote?
This morning we examine Proverbs about Politics, Power, and Leadership.
Wisdom from Proverbs: A Way with Words
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me?”
You bet they can.
Our words are powerful. And God gave us words to use just like he uses words: not to tear down, but to build up, to create, and to redeem all things. Join us as we ask how we can use our words wisely, creatively, and redemptively.
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Wisdom from Proverbs: The Beginning of Wisdom
Most of us would agree that wisdom is an important virtue. But where does wisdom come from? How do we grow in wisdom? And what does it mean when the Scriptures tell us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom? This morning we begin our fall series in Proverbs.