Proverbs 18:21 tells us that "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (NKJV). In today's message, Larry High explores what the Bible has to say about our speech, and reminds us that when a moment of testing comes in today's society, holding to the righteous fear of God, we need to speak the truth in love.

In today's message, Andy Doane studies the Book of Proverbs for its references to the eyes, and lays out 4 main lessons from the scriptures: 1.) That we are not to be wise in our own eyes, 2.) that we should not be selfishly living for ourselves--having haughty eyes, 3.) that we are supposed to keep our eyes on the goal, our walk with God, and 4.) that God's eyes are everywhere, seeing everything that everyone ever does.

The Book of Proverbs instructs us to work diligently, and it offers many warnings about the consequences of laziness. In today's message, Larry High offers insight from Scripture on the value of dedicated work and on the proper place for rest in our lives, as God ordains it. We are also reminded that all the work we apply ourselves towards is to be for God, and that it is from God's hand that we receive our wages.

Proverbs 12:25 tells us that "anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." (ESV) In today's message, Pastor John shows from scripture that we are commanded, plainly, not to worry. Since that is a command, it is a choice we can make and a choice that we need to make. But how can we choose not to worry? Scripture encourages us to pray, and to be grateful. And how do we help others who are worried? With an encouraging word.

Proverbs 4:23 instructs us to guard our heart above all else. In today's message, Pastor John reminds us that the most important thing is how our inner being--our heart, mind and soul--how our inner being is doing in relation to God. We need a heart changed by God, with God as our Father. We need to trust Him and seek to do His will in everything that we do.

Reading from the apostle John's second letter, Pastor Ken Floyd reminds us to strive for two foundational aspects to our life as a church: to show the love of God, and to stand firm on God's truth.

In today's message, Larry High shares from the book of Proverbs many of the reasons why we are so often commanded to listen to godly wisdom.

God's word instructs us to get wisdom at any cost! In today's message, Pastor John explores why we should pursue wisdom as an ultimate priority, and how we can pursue it.

Proverbs 4:26-27 says to "Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil." In today's Student Celebration message, Pastor John shares from Proverbs 29 how our fear of other people can cause us to turn away from the path of righteousness. Instead, we should always look for the approval of God.

The book of Proverbs gives us keen insights for godly living, often summed up in short, memorable phrases. Throughout the summer, North Park will be exploring the book of Proverbs through the lens of many of its metaphors: the head, the feet, and so on. In today's message, Pastor John gives us an overview of the whole book, and then focuses on the record of the wisdom imparted to King Lemuel by his mother, as found in Chapter 31.