Book: Proverbs
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Two Truths and a Lie: Is Parenting Supposed to Be This Hard?
Parenting is overwhelming. How does one raise another human being to be well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and charitable? On top of that, how does a parent raise kids who love and follow Jesus? There are no easy answers, but we’ll mine the Bible for wisdom. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Proverbs 13:24; 20:7; 22:15; 23:26; 29:15;…
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Two Truths and a Lie: Am I Supposed to Enjoy Life?
We’re supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord? Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Genesis 1-2;…
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Hot Topics: What Is the Meaning of Sex?
“Once there was only God.” So we should probably ask him about his purposes for sex. Join us as we dive into this “hot topic.” Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Genesis 2:24; 1:28, Proverbs 5:18-19, Song of Solomon 5:10-16, John 4:1-26 and provides a synopsis of the Bible’s teaching on sex: 1) Sex and…
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The Elephant in the Room: Addictions
Few issues are as destructive to our relationships as the issue of addiction. Thankfully, the Scriptures are far from silent on this issue. We’ll take a look at the deeper issue of addictions and the deeper healing which is needed. Pastor Jon Vallier looks at Proverbs 9 and: 1) The Invitation to Life 2) The…
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Wise | Gossip
Our world is filled with tabloids about the hottest news. It captivates our attention and we crave it more and more. But have you ever stopped and wondered, what is it about gossip that draws you in? Why do we participate in it either passively or actively? The answer might be more interesting than you…
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Wise | Leadership
“Everything rises and falls with leadership.” We instinctively know this to be true. Leadership is crucial. But approaches to leadership vary as much as temperature swings in Wisconsin. What wisdom does Proverbs offer in a world in desperate need of leadership integrity? Join us to find out! Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Proverbs 20:28;…
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Wise | Parenting
The apostle Paul puts raising kids on the official list of “good works” (1 Tim. 5:10). It’s a God-ordained calling, but not easy. Proverbs offers us some foundational nuggets of wisdom that we’re prone to forget. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor looks at Proverbs 23:22-24; 4:3-4; 20:7; 23:26; 13:24; 29:15; 22:15 and how parents are to:…
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Wise | Sluggardness
Sluggard. Kind of a disgusting sounding word, isn’t it? It’s not a bug, grub, or insect, but it is a character that makes repeated appearances in the book of Proverbs. Who is this mysterious figure? Here’s a hint: Jesus wasn’t one… neither should we be. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Proverbs 6:6-11 and: 1)…
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Wise | Friendship
We’ve all had different experiences with friends regardless of our age. Perhaps we have had strong relationships or maybe been hurt by others. But what is true friendship? Is it attainable? Most importantly, is this addressed in Scripture? Join us as we look at what the Proverbs teach us about friendship. Pastor Dwayne Sommersell looks…
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Wise | Words
It’s been said that wisdom is the gift of living with God-honoring competency in the gray areas of life when there’s no Bible verse telling you what to do. Most of life is lived in the gray areas. So wisdom becomes exceedingly important. Join us as we begin a new series on the book of…