Pastor's Sermon Series, Audio Study Guide, Northwood Baptist Church

Conflict seems to be as normal as the rising sun. If that's true, shouldn't we be able to deal with it instead of ignoring it or inflaming it? God has given us much to be able to deal with conflict without airing our dirty laundry before the world. We can continue having our testimony and keep our relationships as well. Paul share the secret in this passage of the Bible.

Sin is destructive. What happens when gross sin infects and infiltrates the church? You deal with it. Here's how.

Serving is for the lowest person in the room, right? At least that people would want to make you think. But as mature believers, we are called to serve the Master. We serve the Master by serving Him and serving others. Not for anything we can get out of it, but so that we can give Him pleasure. Choose the life of service starting today.

When we build, we build with a foundation that is strong. The church also needs to ber built on a solid foundation, but not with building materials, but with gold, silver, and precious jewels. Those precious things that are precious to God. Today, we share what that looks like in a New Testament, Christ-like church.

Maturity is just knowing a bunch of stuff. Too often we assume that if someone is smart, they're wise and mature. In the world's eyes, that may be true, but in God's eyes, it's much different. Listen today to find out what God tells us maturity is.

What the world thinks is foolish and stupid and ordinary, God does not. To be a fool in the world's eyes is to be exactly where God wants you. It can happen for you if you will let God do it for you. Relying on yourself is destructive to everything God has for you.

Too often we let things that don't matter take our eyes off the things that do matter. Jesus, His mission and His Gospel are what matter most. It's not all the other stuff we think are so important. Here's what it look like to follow Him in unity

Most of the time, we are ot as wise as we think we are. Proverbs helps us by letting us know where we need help. By asking the right questions and making a commitment to God and His Word, we can grow in wisdom. That's a real place you can find yourself.

We are told nearly everyday that money is the root of all evil. While people quote that is a bible verse, it's not true. It is when we love money that we we move into idolatry. If that is the case, does God have a plan for the money He has given me in my life? Yes, He does. And it is good!

This world and it's way of thinking and living attacks the Christ-follower daily. We must all stand on the Bible and live it out if we are to experience our families not just surviving, but thriving. It's your choice, the destructive road of the world or the life-giving path to Jesus and eternal life. Let's live wisely!

Work is a part of our lives. As Christ followers, we follow the words and example of Jesus to work for Him & His kingdom every single day at our jobs. He has a purpose for you at your job.

Anger is not overcome with a countdown or going to a happy place. It’s found in understanding and living out the patience and long suffering of God.

Words matter. How we say words matter. It takes a humble person to admit their words can change. And only Jesus can do that. Join us for what Proverbs tells us all about our speech.

Pride destroys lives every day. Don’t let it take yours to destruction.

I believe in Jesus. I want out of hell. Isn’t that enough? I’m going to take that middle road. I believe it, I’m not going to live it. Kind of a third path kind of life somewhere between wisdom and folly. But, is that God’s plan?

Blessed? Yes, you can be if you’ll make the real effort of seeking and living wisdom. Be that person that seeks the blessing of wisdom.

Purity of the biblical kind is rare today. It was God's design from the beginning of time. Yet, most not only refuse to live or believe in a biblical ethic, but choose to fight. Often may live miserably because of it. Today we get to discuss 3000 year old advice from the wisest man who lived before Christ, Solomon and hear his reasons for a life changing choice that brings with it the greatest...

The next generation doesn't hear what we say if we are not willing to do what is wise while we teach them. Pass it on. It will make a difference for not only the next generation, but also for all time.

The pursuit of happiness, guaranteed by our constitution but many never find it. The book of Proverbs does encourage us to pursue that we may find in God’s own wisdom.

Trusting is hard. Especially if you have been lied to, swindled, or had a promise broken. However, there is one whom we can always. With all our heart.

Pursuing that which doesn’t really matter is humanity’s specialty. It is so tiresome to go after something and find when you catch it there is no value. Pursue the One who is wisdom. That’s real satisfaction.

Wisdom is obvious and easily accessible. Will you choose the easy path to folly or do the hard work it takes to go after wisdom?

Greed is good? One movie told us that. Greed is a destroyer, not a builder. Learn how to live generously and make a real difference in this world and the next.

It is the Holy Spirit who fuels us to accomplish the purpose and plan not only for our life, but also in this world. What fuels you?