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(Prov 28:3 GWT)  A poor person who oppresses poorer people is like a driving rain that leaves no food.   This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series.  Solomon was in a position of prominence and prosperity.  He was able to BE a blessing to …

(Prov 27:17 NLT)  As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.   This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series.  Whatever measure of success I have experienced in life I can attribute to the key individuals the Father has used to help develop …

(Prov 27:14 MSG)  If you wake your friend in the early morning by shouting “Rise and shine!”  It will sound to him more like a curse than a blessing.   This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series.  The book of Proverbs is full of …

(John 17:20-22 NIV)  “My prayer is not for them alone.  I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.  May they also be in us so that the world may believe that …

(Prov 27:10 NIrV)  Don’t desert your friend or your father’s friend.  And don’t go to your family when trouble strikes you.  A neighbor nearby is better than a family member far away.   This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  Solomon had a …

(Prov 27:9 NLT)  The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.   This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  Friends can be a very special part of your life.  In this series we have discussed the value of …

(Prov 27:6 NLT)  Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.   This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  This verse flows in the same vein as the last.  Solomon is once again teaching us about receiving correction, …

(Prov 27:5 NLT)  An open rebuke is better than hidden love!   This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  Most of us naturally react negatively to correction.  It is not until after we think about what we are being corrected for that we …

(Prov 26:23-26 GNB)  Insincere talk that hides what you are really thinking is like a fine glaze on a cheap clay pot.  A hypocrite hides hate behind flattering words.  They may sound fine, but don’t believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.  He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will …

(Prov 26:20&21 GNB)  Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, quarreling stops.  Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.   This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  After talking about the foolish and lazy …