Notes from a sermon preached on Sunday, August 20, 2017 by Dr. Greg Sloop at the Kannapolis Church of God in the morning worship service. Lay Aside the Sinful James 1:21–27 (NKJV) 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. … Continue reading Just Do It: A Life of Christian Action, Part One: Do the Word of God
Rich, Wise Rulers
Proverbs 28:9–17 (NKJV) 9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good. 11 The rich man is wise in his own … Continue reading Rich, Wise Rulers
Bold as a Lion
Proverbs 28:1–8 (NKJV) 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged. 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving … Continue reading Bold as a Lion
A Primer of Wisdom
Proverbs 27:17–27 (NKJV) 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. 18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored. 19 As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. 20 Hell and Destruction … Continue reading A Primer of Wisdom
Relationships
Proverbs 27:9–16 (NKJV) 9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. 10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. … Continue reading Relationships
Discretion
Proverbs 27:1 - 8 1Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips. 3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both … Continue reading Discretion
Through the Valley
The Great Shepherd Psalm 23 (NKJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. The Shepherd: Nurturer and Protector … Continue reading Through the Valley
Proverbs 26:14–28 (NKJV) 14 As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed. 15 The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer … Continue reading
The Plight of the Fool
Proverbs 26:1–13 (NKJV) 1 As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. … Continue reading The Plight of the Fool
Humility and Care
Proverbs 25:19–28 (NKJV) 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. 20 Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. 21 If your enemy is hungry, … Continue reading Humility and Care
Devoted To You 