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Sermons preached at the Hinckley Evangelical Free Church (Hinckley, MN)
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Hinckley Evangelical Free Church
June 09, 2019
Making Wise Decisions
Proverbs 3:5-6
Myth #1: God’s _________ is hard to find.
The truth? Proverbs 6:22 “When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.”
Myth # 2: God wants us to know ________________!
The Truth? Proverbs 6:23 “For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light…”
Myth # 3: We need to be certain before we make a decision.
The Truth? Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Myth # 4 God’s greatest goal is____________________.
The Truth? God is committed to our holiness, not our happiness.
Proverbs 6:23 “…The corrections of discipline are the way of life.” I Thess 4:3 “It is God’s will that you should be holy.”
To Trust:
- Trust in Hebrew literally means “to lean with the whole body” or “to rest one’s full weight” upon something.
- To trust the Lord is to rest your full weight, everything you’ve got upon Him. Proverbs 29:25 “…Whoever trust in the Lord is kept safe.”
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
- He wants us to be like the offering on the altar where we give ourselves without reservation to Him!
“In all your ways acknowledge Him”
- “All” means… in everything that you do, in every detail of your life.
- “Acknowledge” means …intimate communion… to make a place for Him.
- He will make our path straight!
- That is He will make it clear what direction we should go and will help us navigate through whatever life throws at us.
Guidance guidelines:
- _____________… Prov. 3:7 “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.”
- The _________ of God …Prov. 13:13 “He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.”
- __________ … Prov. 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
- Godly counsel… Prov. 19:20 listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Hinckley Evangelical Free Church
May 26, 2019
Wisdom for the Family
God established just three human institutions:
–the f________ (Genesis 2:18-25),
–human g______________ (Romans 13:1),
–the local c____________ (Acts 2).
Three key challenges for husbands:
- R______________ in your wife.
Proverbs 5:15-19:
Proverbs 18:22
- Value your bride.
–Proverbs 31:10:
–Prov 18:22
–Proverbs 19:14
- P________ purity and faithfulness.
–Proverbs 5:22:
Wisdom for Wives
- Focus on f_____________.
–Proverbs 12:4
- Cultivate your c________________.
–Proverbs 12:4:
–Proverbs 21:9
- Bring good to your husband.
–Proverbs 31:12
–Proverbs 27:15:
Wisdom for Grandparents
–Live your life now in order to leave a l________
–look for ways to be a________ with your grand-kids.
–The kids of your kids are not only heirs to your possessions; they will inherit your v________, your c___________, and in many cases, even your faith
Wisdom For Parents
- R___________ God.
–Proverbs 14:26:
–Proverbs 31:30
- P___________ instruction.
–Proverbs 1:8:
–Proverbs 22:6:
–Proverbs 16:21:
- D____________ discipline.
–Proverbs 29:15:
–Proverbs 22:15:
–Proverbs 3:12:
–Proverbs 13:24
–Proverbs 6:23
–Proverbs 29:17:
–Proverbs 19:18:
Wisdom for Children
- Grow in w______________.
–Proverbs 10:1:
- Choose f________________ wisely.
–Proverbs 28:7
- Listen to I_________________.
–Proverbs 19:27:
–Proverbs 15:5
- R___________ your parents.
–Proverbs 30:17:
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Hinckley Evangelical Free Church
May19, 2019
Watch those Words
Proverbs 6:1-5
Psalm 34:11-13 “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.”
Words are powerful for at least three reasons.
- Words are everywhere. “By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
- Words penetrate within. Proverbs 12:18: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
- Words spread far and wide. “A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.”
Wrong uses of the tongue:
- Gossip. Proverbs 20:19: “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.”
- Angry words. Proverbs 29:22: “An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man commits many sins.”
- Lying. Proverbs 12:19: “Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”
- Flattery. “Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet” (29:5).
- Impulsive speech. Proverbs 29:20: “Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Our speech is compared to…
- Refreshing water. Proverbs 10:11: “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life.”
- Tasty food. Proverbs 16:24: “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
- Expensive jewelry. Proverbs 25:11-12: “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.”
Ten Tongue tamers:
- Think more. Proverbs 15:28, “The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.”
- Talk less. Proverbs 10:19 “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”
- Listen better. Proverbs 15:31: “He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.”
19:20: “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.”
18:13: “He who answers before listening—that is his folly and shame.”
- Encourage others. 15:4: “The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life.”
- Speak gently. Proverbs 15:1: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 25:15: “Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”
- Cut others slack. 12:16: “A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.”
Proverbs 19:11: “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”
17:9: “He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
- Avoid gossip. Proverbs 11:13: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.”
16:28: “A gossip separates close friends.”
- Tell the truth. Proverbs 12:17: “A truthful witness gives honest testimony but a false witness tells lies.”
Proverbs 16:13: “Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.”
- Stop boasting. Proverbs 25:27: “It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.”
- Don’t quarrel. Proverbs 17:14: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”
20:3: “It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”