FCC Grayson Sermons

Introduction: We all view the world in a certain way—through a certain lens. However, the fall of humankind into sin has assured that we do not see the world rightly. We don’t view the world the way it really is, so we make wrong decisions that go against the grain of how the world really is. However, if we will observe the world through the lens that God has given in fear of Him, we can start perceiving how things really are. And once we start living according to that pattern, we will walk in wisdom.

Getting wisdom is important because it will help you make decisions in everyday life. It will help you “win” at life. But failing to get wisdom will wreck your life. The problem for all of us is that we have failed repeatedly because even when we know what to do, we often don’t do it. This reveals our brokenness. Where do we turn? What’s the answer for us? How can we become wise when we are so broken we can’t even do what we know is right?

Wisdom is a person—Jesus of Nazareth. Through a relationship with Him you can be reconciled to God, to others, and to the world around you. Through a relationship with Him, he will begin to produce in you the wisdom he lives out—the wisdom of Proverbs!

Key Takeaway: Growing in the fear of the Lord leads us in growing in wisdom.

Main Points:

The Fear of God Explained

The Fear of God Esteemed

The Folly of the Lack of Fear

Quote: “We will only see things in the world wisely when we seek God worshipfully.” David Platt

Memory Verse: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;

fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

People desperately want to “win” at life. They want to succeed in everyday life, and Christians are no different. We search frantically for tips from books, from “experts” on TV, the internet, TikTok or anywhere we can find them. The problem is that many Christians look everywhere but the Bible to learn how to “win” at parenting, finances, marriage, the workplace, and other areas of life. 

Even Christians who want a “Christian” perspective on these topics are more likely to look to a Christian book than to the Book—the Bible!

What does all of this tell us? It tells us that we have a major problem that no amount of tips will solve. It tells us that we are not wise and are often foolish. It tells us that we are broken and don’t work right. It tells us that we are in desperate need of wisdom to make decisions and navigate our way through life. But we can’t just say that we need wisdom and then go after it. Since we are broken, we don’t even follow the wisdom we already know. We do things we know are hurtful and foolish. We just can’t help ourselves.

Proverbs is all about becoming wise in everyday life through a relationship with Jesus—through the gospel. It’s about the life of the kingdom that God always meant for humankind to live. When our vertical relationship with God is right through Jesus, we can be right with others and the world around us.

Key Takeaway: Without Jesus Christ in our lives, there is no way to be truly wise.

Main Points:

The Purpose of Proverbs

The Purpose of Wisdom

The Purpose of Experience & Counsel

Quote: “A proverb is a short sentence based on a long experience.” Cervantes in Don Quixote

Memory Verse: “(Christ)... in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3

Proverbs in Your Life: Where have you been searching for your source of wisdom in life? Your habits, and first responses will reveal the true source.

Related Resources:

Bible Project Guide: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-proverbs/

Bible Project Video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/proverbs/

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