Sermon Series: Wisdom for Life
Dr Peter Masters
A series of Bible studies examining the Book of Proverbs – not a book of diverse and disconnected ‘morals and maxims’ but a book of great depth and spiritual application, dealing with profound themes of the Christian life.
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Spiritual Equanimity
Profound verses tell how to keep a calm mental, emotional state with joy in the Lord (no matter what). Here…Continue reading »
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Wholehearted Submission to God
Remarkable and profound verses show the necessity of being wholly submitted to the Lord in all departments of the spiritual…Continue reading »
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Wisdom for Life – Deceptive Influences
Here are six influences to be resisted: things that intoxicate (not only alcohol), peace and acceptance, the love of strife,…Continue reading »
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The Chasm Between Lost and Found
Twelve verses track the fallen state of mankind, revealing strikingly different and often surprising aspects of our lost condition. It…Continue reading »
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Spiritual Self-Harm
Bandits raiding the trade routes of the biblical world paid a price in wounds and death at the hands of…Continue reading »
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Constant Processes of Sanctification
Here are eight consecutive graphic proverbs presenting distinctive aspects of sanctification: the need for a plan, the special guarding of…Continue reading »
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The Gold Standard of Integrity
The first proverb in this group announces the theme – the believer’s reputation for shining integrity (and its works), showing…Continue reading »
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The Control of Desire
– earthly and personal desires that is. Beginning with the need to curb determination to have one’s way, Solomon deals…Continue reading »
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The Subtlety of Sin
Starting with a brief comment on the ‘rod’ in Proverbs, and what it does not mean, here is a remarkable…Continue reading »
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Four Aspects of Wisdom
Through four striking illustrations Solomon considers spiritual ‘skills’: a noble building showing the three stages of spiritual life, warfare showing…Continue reading »
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Applying Truth to Life
This group of verses unfolds five ‘companions’ of biblical truth as we search and apply it to life. Fascinating illustrations…Continue reading »
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Ruling One’s Spirit
A sequence of verses showing how to steer oneself toward consideration of others, use ‘unbreachable barriers’ to avoid sin, maintain…Continue reading »