We conclude our Proverbs series by considering the exemplary life of the Proverbs 31 woman. In her life, we find the culmination of wisdom. We see this expressed in three specific ways: 1) she is diligent, 2) she is dignified, and 3) she is praised. And we are challenged to respond by: 1) trusting in the wisdom of Christ and 2) praising the wisdom of his church.

Fearing the LORD is the beginning and end of all wisdom. In this sermon, we consider three attributes of God from Proverbs that will help deepen our fear of God: 1) the LORD is Sovereign, 2) The LORD is Righteous, and 3) the LORD is Gracious. We also are challenged to make three resolutions in light of our desire to grow in fearing and knowing God: 1) resolve to worship with our church weekly 2) resolve to be in the bible and prayer daily, 3) resolve to fill our mind with thoughts of God moment by moment.

Faithful-friends are an essential part of thriving in God's world. God has called every person to build and cultivate faithful-friendships. In this sermon we consider three reasons why we should do this: 1) Faithful-friends will come alongside you, 2) Faithful-friends will challenge you, and 3) Faithful-friends will comfort you. We can help build these kinds of friendships by being: 1) intentional, 2) hospitable, 3) other-centered, 4) diverse, 5) realistic, 6) patient, and 7) hopeful.

We continue our series in Proverbs by considering the theme of counsel or advice. We will never flourish in God's world under God's rule if we neglect wise counsel in our life. In this sermon we consider four qualities for wise counsel: 1) wise counsel vanishes in isolation, 2) wise counsel flourishes in community, 3) wise counsel engages the heart, and 4) wise counsel flows from God's word.

Conflict is unavoidable and God has called the church to be a people who walk wisely through conflict. If we're going to do that there are four postures to avoid: 1) A greedy-heart, 2) a slanderous-heart, 3) a scoffing-heart, and 4) a contentious-heart. We also find two practices to apply: 1) we need to stay out of unnecessary conflict and 2) we need to proceed slowly of necessary conflict.

Proverbs teaches us that the hearts of fools are ruled by anger. We can find at least four traits of the fool's anger: 1) it's easily-kindled, 2) it's unrestrained, 3) it's ensnaring, 4) it's punished. However, Christians need to be people who deal wisely with anger with three simple practices: 1) repenting of anger, 2) being slow to anger, and 3) waiting on the Lord's anger.

There are many perspectives on the family (marriage and parenting) in our culture. As we continue our series through Proverbs, we consider God's wisdom for the family. In Proverbs we find that God's purpose is that families create multi-generational wisdom that flourishes in God's world, under God's rule. If we're going to do that, the church must pursue and foster wise marriages.

In this sermon, we consider the theme of generosity and stinginess. In Proverbs there are two ways we see the wisdom of generosity: 1) The generous are sincere and selfless, 2) The generous are blessed and well-cared for. And if we're going to flourish in God's world, under God's rule we must practice generosity.

This world is full of suffering and sorrow and there are all kinds of false hopes and lesser joys that will continually let us down.

But the hope of the Christian is unshakable unending joy in God. And if Christians are going to live wisely in God’s world under God’s rule, our hearts must be anchored in that joy.

In this sermon Pastor Rocky shows us two truths from Proverbs 17.22 that will help us to do this: 1) The Danger of a Crushed Spirit and 2) The Deliverance of a Joyful Heart.

Pastor Rocky continues our series through the themes of Proverbs preaching on drunkenness and gluttony.

Pastor Rocky continues our series in Proverbs.

Pastor Rocky continues our series through Proverbs considering the theme of government leadership.