Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 10) (Proverbs 25:11) Instructions for Those Who Need a Vocabulary
Theme:The tongue
Introduction: The words we use and the words we choose are important! That’s why it so important for us to go to the book of Proverbs where we find instructions for the game of life. And get instructions for our vocabulary. What Solomon is saying:
Conclusion: It’s much easier to just to let our words fly; but don’t let them…instead commit today to be one who… when you do speak, your words will be like golden apples in settings of silver to all who hear them.
October 15, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Those Who Need a Vocabulary
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 9) (Proverbs 18:24) Instructions for Building Friendships
Theme: Friendship
Introduction: Can you think of anyone who would describe or would describe you as a “good friend?” While some people play at friendships, if we are going to really build true friendships to help us in the game of life, we need to turn to the book of Proverbs where we get the instructions for building friendships. Here are ten characteristics of true friendship.
Conclusion: God has designed us with a need for one another. So to have friends, and be a friend is the only way to fulfill God’s design for us.
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 9 Instructions for Building Friendships
October 8. 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Building Friendships
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 8) Instructions for the Wise Use of Alcohol (Proverbs 20:1)
Theme: Biblical view of the use of Alcohol
Introduction: In a country where there are at least twenty million problem drinkers, and millions of others who use alcohol to excess, we certainly need some instruction when it comes to the wise use of alcohol. With over one hundred passages of scripture addressing the subject, we can answer three questions to help us settle the issue.
Conclusion: No, the Bible doesn’t condemn drinking, and nor call drinking alcohol a sin, though it does severely warn against its dangers and condemn drunkenness. But God has given us something better than the spirits in a bottle, He’s given us His Holy spirit of the Bible to come live in us. So, the wise use of alcohol for the Christian would be, heed the warnings, avoid the dangers, abstain from it when and if necessary, and focus more on …being continually filled with the Holy Spirit instead.
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 8 Instructions for the Wise Use of Alcohol
September 24, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for the Wise Use of Alcohol
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 7) Instructions for Gaining Self-Control (Proverbs 25:28)
Theme: Self-Control
Introduction: Solomon warns us, without self-control, we are like a city with a broken-down wall, exposed to the assault of the enemy. This is why it is so important for us to look to the book of Proverbs for instructions for the game of life and for Gaining Self-Control. Christians are to make every effort to develop self-control because it must be applied to every area of our lives.
Conclusion: In the game of life, self-control is the greatest of all victories. Will you commit to the control of the Spirit today, so you can begin applying the victory of self-control to every area of your life?
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 7 Instructions for Gaining Self Control
September 17, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Gaining Self-Control
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 6) Instructions for Finding and Using Wisdom (Proverbs 3:13-18; 8:35)
Theme: Wisdom
Introduction: Learning how-to live-in wisdom will bring pleasure to God and results in more useful and wholesome lives that will benefit us as well as others. This why we need…
Conclusion: Will you commit yourself to know Christ and His wisdom today? (Jn. 17:3)
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 6) Instructions for Finding and Using Wisdom
September 10, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Finding and Using Wisdom
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 5) Instructions for Bringing Back Morality (Proverbs 5:3-5)
Theme: Morality
Introduction: As we turn to Proverbs, where we are finding the instructions for the game of life; we find language that is refreshingly clear and direct.
The writer here is making a plea for morality to his son because he knows the pleasures and pitfalls of immorality are not worth the price, therefore, there must be a plan to avoid it! He tells him up front…,
Conclusion: And remember, weak moments lead to ruined lives!
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 5 Instructions for Bringing Back Morality
September 3, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Bringing Back Morality
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 4) Instructions for Guiding Children (Proverbs 22:6)
Theme: Discipline
Introduction: Christian sociologist and author James Dobson in his book “The Strong-Willed Child” said, “Child rearing is like baking a cake. You don’t realize you have a disaster until its too late.” So, what are parents and grandparents to do today? Well, aren’t we glad that God has provided us with a book like Proverbs where we can find the instructions to the game of life and its struggles like, “how do we guide our children and grandchildren in a godly way?”
Conclusion: Our families acknowledge and appreciate all our long years of love, work, and investment. No one will deny we deserve a rest. But let’s not disengage. Our kids and grandchildren need our godly influence, voices of reason and wisdom from living, whether they act like it or not. Our role as a parent and grandparent hasn’t changed because we or they have gotten older.
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 4 Instructions for Guiding Children
August 27, 20232 Service and Sermon Instructions for Guiding Children
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 3) The Making of a Strong Marriage (Proverbs 24:3-4)
Theme: Commitment
Introduction: One of the wisest investments of our time is found in the time we spend planning for and building strong marriages.So let’s look to the book of Proverbs, where we find instructions for the game of life and where God answers three questions that make for strong marriages…
1. How to attract’em
2. How to treat’em
3. How to keep’em
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 3 The Making of a Strong Marriage
August 20, 2023 Service and Sermon The Making of a Strong Marriage
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 2) Good Business Practices (Selected Proverbs)
Theme: Integrity
Introduction: Today the spirit of compromise is flourishing all around us: in politics, sports, business and even in the church.
We need to back to the book of wisdom for some instructions on the game of life as it relates to integrity in business.
Conclusion: Christian integrity – The absence of compromise and the presence of biblical convictions. As we have seen through the book of wisdom the need for some instructions on the game. We need to be people of integrity in our everyday business and in life in general.
My prayer is that today, as I do; you will ask the Lord to strengthen and encourage you to be one who walks with integrity.
Listening Guide: Instructions for the Game of Life Part 2 Good Business Practices
Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 1) Instructions for Building a Good Name (Proverbs 22:1)
Theme: Character
Introduction: Proverbs is the most intensely practical book in the Old Testament because it teaches skillful living in the multiple aspects of life. So, we turn to the book of wisdom for Instructions for the Game of Life.
The wisdom of Proverbs instructs us on how to start life right, by securing and keeping a good name (i.e.) character. This morning I want to give us 3 simple steps to “Building a Good Name”
Conclusion: What do you want to be? As you think through the kind of person you want to be, Ask the Lord:
Dear God, please work on my character and help me shape my public reputation so I am the person You want me to be.
Listening Guide Instructions for the Game of Life Part 1 Instructions for Building a Good Name
August 6, 2023 Service and Sermon Instructions for Building a Good Name
