I. A Man Transformed by the Gospel of Grace, Gal 1:1-3

II. A Message Distorted by False Teaching, Gal 1:2-9

III. A Heart Set Free from People-Pleasing, Gal 1:10

Samuel Andres

Psalm 31

I. Lord, You are my refuge—my safe place! Psalm 31:1-8

II. The weight of the world is dragging me down! Psalm 31:9-13

III. But in my despair, I declare Your goodness! Psalm 31:14-22

IV. Church, let your heart take courage in God as your refuge! Psalm 31:23-24

I. Understand Biblical Justice

II. Do Biblical Justice

1. Be Eager to Do Good to Your Neighbor, Prov 3:27-28,

2. Be Courageous, Prov 28:1,

3. Seek God, Prov 28:5,

4. Do Not Show Partiality, Prov 28:21,

5. Understand Human Rights, Prov 29:7-8,

6. Speak for those without A Voice, Prov 31:8-9,

7. Trust in God’s Justice over Man’s, Prov 29:26

Big Idea: If you want to give freely, set your heart free from this world.

If you want to give freely…

1. Live content with herbs instead of oxen

2. Live with a bountiful eye for the needy

3. Live as one who has been delivered from death

I) God’s word provides wisdom to help in understanding grief.

a) The Intense Pain of Grief

b) The Loneliness of Grief

II) God’s word helps us be wise ministers to the grieving.

a) A Word in Season, Fitly Spoken

b) Some Truths Can Wait

c) Weep With Those Who Weep

III) God’s word points the grieving to where our true comfort lies.

I. Why Self-Control Matters

II. What Self-Control Looks Like

II. What Self-Control Looks Like

1. Avoid Gluttony and Eat Healthily,

2. Avoid Drunkenness and Drink in Moderation (or Not at All),

3. Avoid a Sedentary Life and Exercise,

III. How to Be Self-Controlled

I. God's will: God is in control and tells us how to live

1.God's sovereign will

2.God's moral will

II.Our wills: We can and should be directed by God

1. Through reflection

2.Through council

3.Through the Holy Spirit's direct guidance

Sermon Series: Proverbs: Ancient Wisdom for a World of Instant Folly

Sermon Text: Proverbs 5

Preacher: Samuel Andres

I. Deny Yourself What May Sound Sweet but Ends in Bitterness, v1-6

II. Deny Yourself the Small Steps that Spiral into Regret, v7-14

III. Delight Yourself in the Gift of Sex within Marriage, v15-20

IV. Delight Yourself in the Presence of God, v21-23

Outline: Big Idea: Gracious words flow from a grace filled heart. | I. Neutral words don’t exist (Proverbs 18:21) | II. Wise words graciously build up (Proverbs 16:24) | III. Foolish words scorchingly tear down (Proverbs 16:27) | IV. Restrained words are peacefully effective (Proverbs 29:11) | V. Faithful words are God’s delight (12:22)

Outline: I. Marks of a Good Friend | II. Friendships to Flee From | III. The Friend that Will Never Fail You