Wisdom

1 Kings 2:1-9 · Joshua 1:1-9

1 Kings

Legacy

David's final words to Solomon—be strong, courageous, and stay in God's word—apply directly to believers today. A legacy that matters is one that reveals Jesus to others.

Proverbs 28:19-27 · Proverbs 19:14

Wealth

The Dangers of Loving Money

Hard work reflects Jesus's values and builds a lasting foundation, while the pursuit of quick wealth through fantasies, schemes, and compromise leads to spiritual and material poverty.

Proverbs 27:23 · Proverbs 22:7

Kingdom Economics

Managing Your Wealth

A practical call to stewardship that pairs Proverbs 27 with a candid look at budgeting, maintenance, and living debt-aware in modern life.

Proverbs 3:1-10

Kingdom Economics

Wisdom Before Wealth

An opening message for the Kingdom Economics series rooting financial planning in Proverbs 3:1-10—trust God first, give God the firstfruits, and wisdom will order the rest.

Proverbs 3:1-10 · Proverbs 3:13-16

Kingdom Economics and the Principles of Money

Wisdom Before Wealth

This sermon examines Proverbs 3:1–10 to argue that wisdom—seeing the world as God sees it—must precede the pursuit of wealth. By trusting God first and giving Him the firstfruits of our income, we align our hearts with God and experience the peace and provision that money alone cannot buy.

Genesis 13

A Disastrous Decision

This sermon examines how Abraham and Lot's decisions—one made in fear and self-protection, the other in selfish ambition—reveal the long-term consequences of choices disconnected from faith, while demonstrating that poor decisions need not define our future.

Luke 9:28-36 · Revelation 1:17

A Glimpse of Glory

The transfiguration reveals Jesus as God's chosen one to be heard and obeyed. Believers must ground faith in objective Scripture rather than emotional experiences alone.

1 Kings 22:1-40

A Lone Voice

This sermon examines how to discern God's will through the story of Ahab's refusal to heed Micaiah's warning. It teaches five practices—prayer, scripture study, seeking wise counsel, patience, and attention to signposts—while cautioning against decisions driven by emotion, contradiction to scripture, or ungodly advisors.

1 Samuel 25

Abigail

Abigail's courageous intervention between David and her foolish husband Nabal demonstrates how God uses peacemakers to redirect us toward His purposes. Like Jesus, she takes responsibility for another's sin and speaks truth that calls us to trust God rather than pursue revenge.

John 20:24-29 · John 10:10

Assessment and Faith

This sermon examines Thomas's doubt and Jesus's response, using it as a framework for understanding how to engage friends who resist the Gospel. Christians should anticipate and compassionately address common objections—including poor Christian examples, distorted images of God, legitimate fears, intellectual questions, and defensive reluctance—while maintaining prayer, humility, and focus on God's work rather than winning arguments.

2 Peter 1:20-21 · Romans 1

By Whose Authority

This sermon examines the inspiration of Scripture through biblical claims, archaeological evidence, and internal consistency, demonstrating that the Bible's unity, fulfilled prophecies, and historical accuracy verify its divine origin.

Luke 20:20-26

Caesar and God

Jesus distinguishes between obligations to earthly government and devotion to God, teaching that just as coins bear Caesar's image, believers bear God's image and must give themselves wholly to Him.

Joshua 1:6-9 · Joshua 24:25-26

Basics

Can We Trust the Bible?

This sermon examines the historical transmission of the Old and New Testament texts, demonstrating through scribal practices, archaeological discovery, and manuscript evidence that the Bible we possess is reliable and trustworthy as God's word.

Proverbs 20:7 · Proverbs 22:15

Proverbs

Children

This sermon examines biblical principles for raising children through discipline and for children honoring their parents, emphasizing consistency, physical training when appropriate, listening to parents, avoiding disrespect, and choosing worthy companions.

Genesis 24

Abraham

Choosing a Mate

This sermon examines Genesis 24 to offer practical guidance for parents and teens on selecting a marriage partner, emphasizing family values, the distinction between emotional feelings and committed love, and the importance of prayer in finding a spouse.

2 Timothy 2:22-26 · Romans 14

Community

Commitment to People and Principles

This sermon examines the tension between defending Christian principles and maintaining healthy relationships in community. True resolution requires balancing both through gentle confrontation that honors God's truth while respecting others.

Ephesians 4:25-27

Conflict

Conflict in relationships and churches is inevitable. Rather than avoiding it, Christians should learn to handle disagreement with godly wisdom, anger, and love—distinguishing the church from the world not by the absence of conflict but by how it is managed.

Courage

This devotional examines courage as a rare value requiring us to do what is right despite social pressure, fear, or personal cost. True courage means following Jesus's example of standing for truth even when it is unpopular or dangerous.

Luke 6:46-49

Parables

Decisions

Following Jesus requires more than verbal commitment—it demands obedience to his words. Those who hear and practice Jesus's teachings build a firm foundation that stands; those who ignore them face destruction.

Ephesians 1:9-10 · Colossians 3:1-2

Does It Matter?

This sermon examines how meaning and purpose in life are found through submission to Christ. Rather than pursuing worldly success, believers fulfill God's purpose by living each day for Him and revealing His wisdom to others.

1 Kings 11:1-13 · Exodus 34

Downfall

Solomon's loss of focus—prioritizing his wives over God's clear commands—demonstrates that knowing what is right and doing it are fundamentally different. The sermon calls readers to guard their hearts from justifications that lead them away from obedience.

2 Kings 9:1-10:36 · 1 Kings 19

Enthusiasm Without Direction

In our religious zeal we cannot go beyond or do less than what God demands. This sermon examines Jehu's zealous but selective obedience, showing that God's boundaries are clear and not optional—we must know Scripture well enough to follow them exactly, neither blurring them nor adding our own.

Joshua 23:6-11 · Joshua 24

Joshua

Final Words

Joshua's final words to Israel's leaders emphasize staying grounded in God's Word, resisting worldly temptation, and loving God above all else—wisdom every generation must hear and act upon.

Joshua 23:6-11

Joshua

Final Words

Joshua's parting charge to Israel's leaders—a call to hold fast, love God, and pass something worth keeping to the next generation.

1 Kings 1:1–2:12

1 Kings

Finale

David's final words to Solomon emphasize faithfulness to God's written word and offer practical counsel, including unfinished business. The sermon challenges listeners to address conflicts promptly and to plan meaningful final words for their own loved ones.

2 Kings 3 · 1 Corinthians 15:33

For the Sake of One

A godly person's influence can profoundly impact those around them. Through the example of Jehoshaphat, this sermon examines how maintaining a godly perspective and staying close to God enables Christians to lead others toward Him.

Colossians 3:1-12

Gambling

This sermon argues that gambling contradicts Christian values of compassion and kindness, appeals to greed and covetousness, and misrepresents the Christian's relationship with a God of order and assurance.

2 Timothy 2:14-26

2 Timothy

Gentle Instruction

This sermon examines how believers should represent God's character by avoiding fruitless arguments and instead gently instructing others in truth with kindness, trusting God to lead people to repentance.

Proverbs 21:5 · Proverbs 15:22

God and Man

This sermon examines how the wise person balances careful planning and consultation with dependence on God's direction, recognizing that while we make plans, God ultimately determines the outcome.

Nehemiah 2:11-20

Nehemiah

God Is Our Success

This sermon examines how Nehemiah's faith in God's clear direction motivated Jerusalem's people to rebuild their broken walls despite opposition. The congregation is called to seek God's wisdom, share a common vision of reaching others for Jesus, and trust that God will provide success.

Mark 2:23-3:6 · Deuteronomy 23:25

Mark

God's Purpose vs. Man's Rules

Jesus prioritizes human need and God's intent over human-made religious rules. The sermon warns against allowing tradition and custom to obscure God's purpose and calls believers to constant evaluation of their practices.

Romans 13:1-7 · Mark 12:17

Governing Authority

Christians must submit to governing authorities as God's established servants, paying taxes and respecting leaders while maintaining conscience and standing against government only when it violates God's law.

1 Kings 9:1-9

1 Kings

Greatness

Real success is measured not by wealth or accomplishment but by faithfulness to God and consistency between heart and conduct. God promises blessing to those who maintain integrity and warns of judgment for those who turn away.

John 5:16-47 · Deuteronomy 17:1-7

John Gospel

Honor the Son

Jesus claims equality with God and offers multiple witnesses—God, John the Baptist, his works, Scripture, and Moses—to verify his identity. Listeners must decide whether to believe his testimony and live victoriously in faith.

2 John

Hospitality

John warns believers against extending hospitality to false teachers who deny Jesus came in the flesh, emphasizing that truth and love both demand discernment and refusal to support those who diminish Christ's person and work.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 · 1 Corinthians 14:33

How Did We Get Confused?

This sermon examines how subjective truth and personal preference have created confusion in the religious world, arguing that Scripture must remain the central authority for understanding God's will, and that preferences must always be subject to biblical revelation.

Romans 14:19-21

How to Win

This sermon examines how Christians should handle conflict in church communities by seeking cooperation and, when necessary, choosing to lose rather than pursuing win-lose competition that damages relationships and fellowship.

Proverbs 11:3 · Proverbs 19:1

Integrity

Integrity—remaining truthful and consistent with Christian values—is character that stands firm even when no one is watching and when the cost is high. Like Admiral Boorda discovered too late, once lost, integrity cannot be recovered.

2 Chronicles 34 · Hebrews 1:1-3

Chronicles

It's in the Book

This sermon examines how the Book of the Law was forgotten and rediscovered during King Josiah's reign, arguing that regular engagement with Scripture is essential to prevent spiritual drift and to discern God's will against cultural pressures.

Labor Day Devotional

This devotional challenges listeners to boldly express appreciation and affection to the people they love while they still have the opportunity, using stories of regret and life's brevity to underscore the urgency of speaking words that matter.

Proverbs 5:15-20 · Proverbs 7:6-23

Marriage

This sermon examines Proverbs' teaching on marriage, emphasizing that both husbands and wives are called to serve one another, honor God, and find meaning in raising children who fear the Lord.

Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10

Proverbs

Money: Selected Proverbs

This sermon examines six principles of wealth from Proverbs, showing that wisdom and the fear of God form the foundation for proper stewardship, while wealth brings complications and cannot purchase integrity, reputation, or love. True success lies in closeness to God, not financial accumulation.

1 John 2:15-17

Perspective

This sermon examines why believers must not love the world or its desires, as the world is temporary and opposed to God. True reward comes from aligning with God's will rather than pursuing the fleeting cravings, greed, and pride the world offers.

2 Kings 8:7-15

Power

This sermon examines how spiritual influence comes with responsibility, and reminds believers that God knows all truth—no deception can be hidden from Him, even when others are convinced by lies.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Refusing to Love Truth

This sermon examines Paul's warning about deception and the day of the Lord, urging believers to remain focused on truth in Christ and resist the lies that deceive those who reject God's salvation.

2 Peter 1:12-21

Peter epistles

Remembering Truth

Truth is found in reliable sources—eyewitness testimony and Scripture—not subjective feeling. Peter urges believers to remain firmly grounded in God's Word against false teaching and cultural relativism.

1 Kings 10:1-9 · James 1:17

Reputation

Solomon's widespread reputation reflects God's goodness and power. Believers must acknowledge God as the source of all good and pursue Jesus with wholehearted devotion, moving beyond external practice to genuine relationship.

Hebrews 1:1-3

Saying What You Mean

This sermon examines barriers to clear communication—indirectness, contradiction, and false assumptions—and offers three factors for healthy dialogue: accepting others' feelings, revealing oneself honestly, and listening deeply, drawing a parallel to how God communicated plainly through Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Ecclesiastes

Search for Meaning

This sermon examines the author of Ecclesiastes' search for life's purpose through wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom, concluding that ultimate meaning cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in relationship with God.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 · Matthew 15

1 Samuel

Seeing As God Sees

While humans judge by external appearance, God evaluates the heart. This sermon challenges listeners to prioritize character over charisma and seek leaders with a shepherd's heart rather than merely impressive credentials.

2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Chronicles

Seeking a Better Heart

When Solomon asks God for wisdom to lead well rather than wealth or honor, God grants his request and adds blessings besides. This sermon examines how seeking internal transformation—humility, godly character, spiritual alignment—should precede concern for external circumstances.

1 Kings 3:1-15

1 Kings

Seeking an Obedient Heart

Solomon's reign begins with good motives but poor choices that contradict God's explicit commands. Yet God blesses his humble request for a discerning heart, demonstrating that right action and proper motives must go hand in hand.

Luke 16:1-18

Serving Two Masters

This sermon challenges believers to prepare for eternity with God rather than pursuing worldly wealth and status, urging them to demonstrate shrewd spiritual planning by prioritizing what God values over what the world treasures.

James 3:13-18

James

Signs of Wisdom

James contrasts earthly wisdom—selfish and divisive—with heavenly wisdom, which is humble, peace-loving, and other-centered. Believers demonstrate godly wisdom through peaceable, considerate, submissive, merciful, and impartial living.

Psalm 139 · Deuteronomy 5:16

Song of God's Wisdom & Knowledge

This sermon examines Psalm 139 as a poetic celebration of God's omniscience, omnipresence, planning, and judgment. The psalmist expresses awe at God's intimate knowledge, constant presence, careful crafting of life, and righteous judgment, calling believers to loyalty and transformation.

Psalm 119:9-16 · Psalm 119:1-2

Song of God's Word

God's Word serves as a shield against sin and must be hidden in our hearts as a guide for life. The psalmist demonstrates that loving God's law stems from delight in His Word, not legalism, and believers must commit to regular study and meditation to thrive in their faith.

Psalm 90

Song of Life

Recognizing life's brevity and God's eternity reorients us toward purposeful living and deeper trust. When we number our days wisely, we find meaning not in worldly comfort but in God's love and eternal perspective.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Romans 1

The Bible — God's Book

The Bible is God's authoritative word, verified through its internal claims, archaeological evidence, textual integrity, and fulfilled prophecy, and should be approached with reverence and careful study.

Genesis 48:1-20 · Genesis 49:1-28

The Blessings

Jacob's blessings of his sons demonstrate the importance of giving appropriate encouragement to the next generation and learning to release the past. Each generation needs affirmation from those older, and true blessing speaks truthfully about both promise and responsibility.

John 16:5-15

John Gospel

The Counselor

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin and guide believers into truth, with the Spirit's central work being to glorify Christ rather than draw attention to himself.

John 20:31 · Acts 2:32-33

The Holy Spirit and the Miraculous

This sermon examines the biblical definition and purpose of miracles, then presents five reasons why modern miraculous claims must be rejected: lack of evidence, no valid purpose, no qualified workers, no scriptural authority, and doctrinal division among claimants.

Matthew 7:1-6

Sermon on the Mount

The King's Children Are Humble

Jesus calls his followers to humble self-examination before judging others, recognizing that spiritual superiority blinds us to our own flaws and prevents us from reflecting God's character of mercy and grace.

Matthew 7:13-23

Sermon on the Mount

The King's Children Choose Wisely

Jesus calls his followers to choose the narrow gate and way of life over the broad path of destruction, warning against false prophets and emphasizing that true discipleship is evidenced by obedience and fruit.

2 Kings 5:1-14 · Isaiah 55

The Power of Humility

Pride and preconceived expectations prevent us from listening to God and receiving His blessings. True healing comes through humble submission, allowing God alone to receive the glory.

Luke 16:1-15

Parables

The Shrewd Manager

Disciples of Jesus must learn to be as shrewd about the spiritual value of money as worldly people are about its material value, using wealth generously rather than selfishly.

Proverbs 26:13-16 · Proverbs 19:15-24

The Sluggard

This sermon examines the traits of lazy people—making excuses, lacking initiative, idleness, and arrogance—and contrasts them with the disciplined life of giving, listening to wise counsel, and revering God, urging listeners to follow Christ's example of focused obedience.

Proverbs 18:21 · Proverbs 10:19

The Tongue

This sermon examines Proverbs' wisdom about the power of words, teaching that we must guard our tongues through brevity, thoughtfulness, and listening while also using words wisely by speaking timely, pleasant, complimentary, and corrective truths.

Ephesians 4:29-32

Too Much Talk

This sermon examines how our words either build up or tear down community. Christians must speak about meaningful matters and avoid harsh words, slander, and gossip to strengthen their spiritual family.

Micah 2:6-13 · Leviticus 18:28

Micah

Truth

This sermon examines how God calls his people to speak truth even when it is unwelcome, using Micah's confrontation of false prophets and exploitation of the poor to challenge hearers to align their prosperity with justice and to follow God's leadership in serving others.

Luke 13:5 · 2 Timothy 2:15

Warnings and Disclaimers

Warnings in culture often seem absurd, but biblical warnings deserve serious attention. God's warnings guard us against spiritual complacency and the schemes of evil, calling us to remain vigilant in our faith.

Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 3:16

What Is the Trinity?

This sermon examines the biblical doctrine of the Trinity—that God is one yet three distinct persons—by refuting inadequate views (Tritheism, Arianism, Modalism) and demonstrating from Scripture that the Father, Son, and Spirit are each fully God while remaining personally distinct.

James 4:13-17

James

What Is Your Life?

This sermon challenges believers to stop living with arrogance and self-centered plans, recognizing that life is brief and unpredictable. We are called to submit our plans to God's will and live each day as a gift from him.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 · Ecclesiastes 1:13

Ecclesiastes

What Season Is It?

Life follows predictable cycles, yet we experience deep longing for meaning beyond this world. God has planted eternity in our hearts, creating holy discontent that drives us to seek him.

2 Peter 3:1-10

Peter epistles

Wholesome Thinking

Peter calls believers to pure, rational thinking grounded in Scripture, rejecting the false teacher's claim that nothing changes. God's patience is not forgetfulness but grace—a call to urgency in sharing Jesus before his return.

John 10:1-6

Whose Voice Do You Hear?

In a world filled with competing voices and endless distractions, this devotional challenges listeners to hear and follow the voice of Jesus above all the noise of modern life.

Proverbs 1:1-7 · 1 Kings 10

Proverbs

Wisdom's Foundation

The book of Proverbs was written by Solomon to impart wisdom, moral insight, and prudence for living. True wisdom begins with fearing God and listening to His truth rather than relying on human understanding.

John 20:24-29 · John 10:10

Evangelism

Assessment and Faith

This sermon examines Thomas's doubt and Jesus's response to show how to handle common objections when sharing faith. Believers should anticipate and compassionately address resistance—whether from poor examples, bad teaching, natural fears, intellectual problems, or defensive reluctance—while keeping prayer, humility, and the friend's relationship with God at the center.

Grandville

Conflict

This sermon examines how conflict in marriage is inevitable but manageable through understanding underlying fears, avoiding blame-shifting, and choosing words that reassure rather than wound.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 · Jeremiah 17:1-2

Lies

Follow Your Heart

The heart, though capable of authentic emotion, is fundamentally unreliable and filled with deceit; only by trusting God rather than our feelings can we find true purpose, meaning, and healing.

Galatians 1:6-10

I Have to Have Everyone's Love and Approval

Satan's lie that we must have everyone's approval leads us to abandon truth and our identity in Jesus. Following God faithfully may cost us relationships, but pleasing people at the expense of pleasing God is a price too high to pay.

Proverbs 16:18-20 · Luke 14

I'm Right

This sermon examines the lie 'I'm right' and how pride damages relationships and spiritual growth. True freedom comes through humility, admitting our sinfulness, and following Jesus's example of confident yet humble engagement with others.

Romans 9:1-29

Romans

Things I Don't Understand

This sermon explores how God's sovereignty and human choice coexist in Romans 9, urging listeners to trust God's wisdom even when they cannot fully understand his ways.

Acts 6:1-7

Acts

Choices and Priorities

When internal conflict threatens the early church's unity and mission, spiritual leaders must recognize priorities and delegate wisely—ensuring both prayer and preaching flourish while serving others with God's wisdom.

Acts 17:16-34

The Leaf

God is near and must be actively sought. Believers are called to pursue him with the same intentionality they pursue other important things, finding in him the confidence to point others toward the Creator.

Exodus 22:16-31 · 1 Corinthians 6

Holiness Matters

God's laws in Exodus reveal his holy character and call his people to reflect that holiness in their treatment of others, their sexual ethics, and their undivided loyalty to him.

Exodus 21:1-11

Exodus

Principles to Live By

God's laws in Exodus reveal his compassion for people and concern that his people treat one another with dignity. Rather than endorsing slavery, God established boundaries to protect the vulnerable and ensure just compensation for harm.

James 1:2-12 · John 16:33

James

Perseverance in Trials

Trials are God's means of developing spiritual maturity and perseverance in believers. Rather than complaining about difficulties, Christians should seek God's wisdom, focus on the outcome, and trust that endurance through trials produces the character God intends.

2 Peter 1:12-21

2 Peter

Remembering Truth

Truth is found in reliable sources—eyewitness accounts and Scripture—not in subjective feelings. Peter urges believers to ground themselves firmly in God's Word to resist false teaching and error.

James 3:1-12

James

The Hardest Thing to Control

Controlling the tongue is a constant battle that no one perfectly masters. James warns that though small, the tongue wields enormous power to build up or tear down, and believers must think carefully before speaking, consider others' dignity, and remember that all people bear God's image.

Joshua 1:6-9 · Joshua 24:25-26

Basics

Can We Trust the Bible?

This sermon examines the historical transmission of the Old and New Testament texts, demonstrating through scribal practices, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and early manuscripts that the Bible has been reliably preserved. God's involvement and the reverence of believers throughout history assure us that Scripture is trustworthy and worthy of our faith.

Psalm 148

Basics

God and Evolution

This sermon examines how macroevolution fails to explain life's origin and complexity, demonstrating instead that intelligent design and a personal God provide a more reasonable foundation for faith and meaning.

2 Peter 1:20-21 · Romans 1

How Is the Bible Authoritative?

This sermon examines the authority of Scripture through biblical claims, archaeological evidence, and internal consistency, demonstrating that the Bible's trustworthiness rests on its transmission accuracy, thematic unity, and fulfilled prophecy, inviting believers to submit to God's authoritative word in faith.

Matthew 6:25-34 · Isaiah 46:9-10

Basics

The Providence of God

God knows all things, works in the world to accomplish his purposes, and provides for what we need. Though we possess genuine free will, trusting God means learning to cooperate with his will and finding joy in desiring what he desires.

1 Corinthians 7:1-24 · 1 Corinthians 5:9-11

1 Corinthians

Marriage Questions

Paul addresses Corinthian questions about marriage, singleness, and mixed-faith unions, establishing that spiritual status is not determined by physical or marital condition but by obedience to God's commands and faithful service in one's current circumstances.

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

1 Corinthians

Spiritual Thinking

Mature followers reject the world's competitive, status-driven thinking and instead embrace Christ's selfless mind, recognizing that God's wisdom is revealed through the Spirit to those who seek spiritual discernment.

Philippians 1:1-11

Philippians

To God's Glory

This sermon examines how believers find purpose by living so that God is glorified. Through love, wisdom, and a long-term perspective centered on Christ's return, Christians can maintain joy and reveal God's glory regardless of circumstances.

Genesis 25:19-34 · 2 Samuel 8

Genesis

Despised

This sermon examines how Esau exchanged his birthright for immediate gratification, illustrating that long-term thinking rooted in God's trustworthiness is superior to short-term desires driven by instant gratification.

2 Peter 1:3-9 · 1 John 4:17

Resolutions to Keep

This sermon presents three spiritual resolutions worth keeping: seeing the world through God's eyes rather than selfishly, learning to listen genuinely to others, and offering encouragement to those around us. Each resolution reshapes how we relate to God and our neighbors.

2 Kings 5:1-14 · Isaiah 55

Kings

2 Kings 5:1-14

Pride blinds us to God's ways and prevents us from listening to His instruction. Only through humility can we receive His blessings and allow Him to receive the glory.

2 Kings 3 · 1 Corinthians 15:33

Kings

For the Sake of One

This sermon examines how godly influence shapes those around us through the story of Jehoshaphat's presence during Israel's conflict with Moab, calling believers to maintain a distinctly Christian perspective and let their influence draw others toward God.

Ephesians 3:1-13

Ephesians

God's Intention for the Church

The church's primary calling is to reveal God's wisdom to the heavenly realms by living as a unified, racially diverse community centered on Jesus rather than organizational maintenance or member preferences.

1 Kings 21:1-29

Kings

Selling Your Soul

This sermon examines Ahab's covetous pursuit of Naboth's vineyard, showing how unchecked desires lead to murder and destruction. The price of sin is never worth its gain; believers must choose rightly early and guard against ungodly influences.

Proverbs 7

Proverbs

Avoiding Sexual Temptation

This sermon examines Proverbs 7's portrait of sexual temptation, calling listeners to commit their hearts fully to God's wisdom, guard their thoughts and actions, and pursue integrity in secret as well as in public.

Proverbs 20:7 · Proverbs 13:24

Proverbs

Children

This sermon explores biblical principles for raising children and honoring parents, emphasizing parental discipline rooted in integrity and love, and children's responsibility to listen to and respect their parents.

Proverbs 26:13-16 · Proverbs 19:15-24

Proverbs

Laziness

This sermon examines the traits of lazy people—making excuses, lacking initiative, idleness, and arrogance—and contrasts them with the disciplined life that honors God through generosity, accountability, humility, and reverence for Him.

Proverbs 8:34-35 · Proverbs 18:22

Proverbs

Marriage

God's wisdom for marriage teaches that a godly spouse is a blessing to be valued and protected, while a critical, quarrelsome spouse causes spiritual decay; Christians are called to see their spouse as God's gift and choose to build up rather than tear down.

Proverbs 3:1-12 · Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs

Proverbs 2

The wise person plans consistently while seeking God's way, trusting his perspective above their own understanding and submitting their plans to his will through prayer and faith.

Proverbs 18:21 · Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs

The Tongue

This sermon examines biblical wisdom about the power of words, calling listeners to guard their tongues through restraint and reflection, and to speak wisely through timing, pleasantness, genuine compliments, and truthful correction.

Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10

Proverbs

Wealth

This sermon examines six biblical principles about wealth from Proverbs, showing that true prosperity flows from wisdom and fear of God rather than riches themselves, and that the most valuable possessions—integrity, reputation, and love—cannot be purchased with money.

Acts 15:1-35 · Acts 15:24

Acts

Settling a Dispute

This sermon examines how the Jerusalem council resolved a dispute about whether Gentile believers must follow Jewish law. Both sides appealed to objective evidence from Scripture rather than personal preference, and grace—not works—remained central to salvation.

Luke 20:20-26

To Tax or Not to Tax

Jesus distinguishes between what belongs to government and what belongs to God, calling believers to prioritize their loyalty to God above political concerns and earthly worries.

Luke 16:1-15

Two Masters

This sermon examines Jesus's parable of the dishonest manager to teach that shrewd thinking about the future should drive generosity in the present. True disciples invest resources in God's kingdom, not in selfish gain.

Proverbs 4:20-24 · Proverbs 12:18

Family

God's Desire for Communication

God calls families to communicate with respect and care—listening closely, speaking directly and kindly, and treasuring one another's words as gifts rather than dismissing them.

1 Samuel 8:1-22 · Judges 8

1 Samuel

Expectations

Expectations that life should be easy and that others have it better lead to discontentment and subtle rejection of God. The sermon challenges believers to trust God rather than chase what they see, listen to wisdom, and practice contentment.