At the Crossroads
Series: Fool-Proofing Your Life
November 24, 2024
Frank Foreman
God’s wisdom is a precious treasure that brings blessing and guidance. It’s found in Scripture, in creation, and in everyday life. Through the Bible, God reveals timeless truth that shapes our decisions and perspectives. Creation also reflects His wisdom, showing us His order and design. And in daily life, God speaks through the Holy Spirit, guiding us through the various challenges and opportunities we face. ————— However, we face constant distractions from competing voices—cultural pressures, selfish desires, and false ideologies—that lead us away from God’s wisdom. To live wisely, we must intentionally choose to fill our minds and hearts with God’s truth. By prioritizing Scripture, reflecting on creation, and listening for God’s guidance in the everyday, we align ourselves with His wisdom, leading to peace, purpose, and blessing. ---------- If you would like to follow along with our Live Worship featuring sermon notes and other helpful links, it is available through the Bible.com App. You can use this link:http://bible.com/events/49350258 or to download an outline of the sermon to follow along, click on this link: https://bit.ly/at-crossroads ---------- Afterward, please feel free to follow up with questions, feedback, etc. in the comment section. If you have a question we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible. In addition, should you have a need of any kind, please reach out to us through phone call (407.654.5050) or through email (info@nhcchome.org) and we will use whatever resources we may have to help and encourage you in this difficult time. Of course, prayer requests and praise reports are also always welcome. ---------- Finally, if you would like to give online, the simplest way to accomplish this is to go to our to the link on the main page of our website. Of course, if you would prefer a text-to-give option, simply text a dollar amount to 84321 and then follow the simple instructions to give from a card or bank account. ---------- NHCC Website - https://notibutchrist.church Email - info@nhcchome.org Facebook - nhcchome Twitter - nhcchomewg Online Giving - https://nhcchome.churchcenter.com/giving
Episode Notes
Big Idea: Wisdom reveals God and if we are willing to listen…
Directs us to Him.
1. God’s wisdom is a most valuable treasure.
Proverbs 8:10-11, Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
2nd Corinthians 4:7, But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
2. God’s wisdom is useful in everyday life.
Proverbs 8:14-17, I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just; by me princes rule, and nobles, all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
2nd Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
3. God’s wisdom is woven throughout creation.
Proverbs 8:22-23, The LORD possessed me at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of old. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.
John 1:2-3, He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4. God’s wisdom always leads to blessing.
Proverbs 8:34-36, Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD, but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death.”
Deuteronomy 28:2, And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.
Next Step: There are two competing voices battling for your attention…
Choose to fill your mind and heart with God’s wisdom.
Proverbs 9:6, Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.
Proverbs 9:17, Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
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