Empowering People

Who NOT to correct, reprove or teach? 16.12.2021 19:15 ↓

Is there a time when a wise person should not attempt to correct someone? According to Proverbs 9:7-9 (and Matt. 7:6), there are some people that you should not attempt to reprove, correct or teach and we need discernment to know the difference.

A Christmas Devotional 13.12.2021 11:44 ↓

A Reading from Paul David Tripp's devotional book: Come, Let us Adore Him

Proverbs 6: 7 things that God hates 09.12.2021 16:27 ↓

Proverbs 6:12-19 helps us get to know God's heart and informs us about specific heart based behaviors at are opposite of God's character. We must hate these thoughts, patterns, desires and behaviors when we see them in ourselves. Let's look at the seven things God hates and contrast them with what we know God loves.

A Warning from Proverbs 6 07.12.2021 17:24 ↓

Proverb 6 has been a series of warnings from a Teacher/Father to his son. This week we will look at his warning about "a man of Belial" - a wicked person. They exist and the Teacher will describe this kind of person so that he/she can be identified. The things he does, the LORD hates.

Jesus' Take on Interruptions 06.12.2021 15:56 ↓

Matthew 9 tells us about two healing stories where Jesus responded to people's needs. Where do you and I have opportunities to respond to people's needs around us?

Slothfulness: Consider the Ant 02.12.2021 16:09 ↓

How bad is it if someone who can work (body and mind functioning) resists or refuses to be industrious/productive with their time? According to the Proverbs, they deserve to be censured and labeled a Sluggard; one who is unwise, and as a result will soon be a burden on the community. How would you turn a healthy Sluggard into a productive member of the community?

Weds Devo: Exodus on Adultery 01.12.2021 13:57 ↓

Note: This podcast addresses some discussion of marriage and sexuality. This may be a good episode to listen to while not being around younger listeners.

Proverbs: On Debt & Finances 30.11.2021 16:42 ↓

The teacher has a very strong warning for us. He tells the person who has (in effect) co-signed on a loan to a "friend" or neighbor, to "save" himself because he is in a snare that might spring. What do the Proverbs have to say about giving loans or securing debt?

Tuesday Morning Devotional - Proverbs 5 23.11.2021 19:04 ↓

Look out, we're going to talk about forbidden sexual relationship. The writer is warning his son about adultery and tells us the reasons behind these acts and also tells us what to do proactively.

Friday Devotional: Love 19.11.2021 12:57 ↓

Pastor Travis and Pastor Marty prepare us for this coming Sunday of worship.

Psalm 23: God, Our Shepherd 16.11.2021 11:42 ↓

Just as a shepherd cares for his sheep, so the Lord cares for his people, providing for their needs, guiding them, and protecting them.

Sunday Preview: Conflict Resolution 12.11.2021 13:53 ↓

We will be looking forward to this Sunday’s message on Conflict Resolution.