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People's Church of OKC is a multi-cultural church designed with you in mind. Senior Pastor, Herbert Cooper.

Trust God’s Wisdom | Scotty Gibbons

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)

Proverbs 23:4 - Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. (NIV)

Proverbs 28:26 - Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. (NIV)

1. A Long, Prosperous Life

Proverbs 3:1-2 - My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:16 - Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:7-8 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. (NIV)

Proverbs 28:25 The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. (NIV)

2. Favor with God and Man

Proverbs 3:4 - Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (NIV)

Proverbs 16:20 - Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. (NIV)

3. Peace

Proverbs 3:17 - Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:23-24 - Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. (NIV)

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV)

Psalm 55:22 - Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. (NIV)

Matthew 11:28-30 - Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (NIV)

Trust God’s Wisdom | Scotty Gibbons

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)

Proverbs 23:4 - Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. (NIV)

Proverbs 28:26 - Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. (NIV)

1. A Long, Prosperous Life

Proverbs 3:1-2 - My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:16 - Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:7-8 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. (NIV)

Proverbs 28:25 The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. (NIV)

2. Favor with God and Man

Proverbs 3:4 - Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (NIV)

Proverbs 16:20 - Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. (NIV)

3. Peace

Proverbs 3:17 - Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:23-24 - Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. (NIV)

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV)

Psalm 55:22 - Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. (NIV)

Matthew 11:28-30 - Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (NIV)

Proverb – Short pithy saying, stating a general truth.

1. We learn how to think.

Proverbs 1:1-3a - These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. 2 They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.3 They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. (ERV)

2. We learn how to live.

Proverbs 1:1-3 - These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. 2 They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.3 They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. You will learn to do what is right and to be honest and fair. (ERV)

3. It will make the foolish wise and the wise wiser.

Proverbs 1:4-5 - 4 These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned.5 Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems. (ERV)

Proverbs 3:7 – Do not be wise in your own eyes. (NIV)

Proverbs 26:12 – Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. (NIV)

Proverbs 13:20 – He who walks with the wise grows wise. (NIV)

Proverbs 16:23 – A wise man’s heart guides his mouth. (NIV)

Proverbs 19:11 – A man’s wisdom gives him patience. (NIV)

Proverbs 24:5 – A wise man has great power. (ICB)

Proverbs 8:35 – Whoever finds me finds life. (NIV)

Proverbs 8:11 – Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you desire can compare with her. (NIV)

Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. (NIV)

1. Ask God for wisdom.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (NIV)

2. Read a chapter of Proverbs each day.

3. Be wise and come each week to learn more!

Proverb – Short pithy saying, stating a general truth.

1. We learn how to think.

Proverbs 1:1-3a - These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. 2 They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.3 They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. (ERV)

2. We learn how to live.

Proverbs 1:1-3 - These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. 2 They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings.3 They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. You will learn to do what is right and to be honest and fair. (ERV)

3. It will make the foolish wise and the wise wiser.

Proverbs 1:4-5 - 4 These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned.5 Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems. (ERV)

Proverbs 3:7 – Do not be wise in your own eyes. (NIV)

Proverbs 26:12 – Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. (NIV)

Proverbs 13:20 – He who walks with the wise grows wise. (NIV)

Proverbs 16:23 – A wise man’s heart guides his mouth. (NIV)

Proverbs 19:11 – A man’s wisdom gives him patience. (NIV)

Proverbs 24:5 – A wise man has great power. (ICB)

Proverbs 8:35 – Whoever finds me finds life. (NIV)

Proverbs 8:11 – Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you desire can compare with her. (NIV)

Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. (NIV)

1. Ask God for wisdom.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (NIV)

2. Read a chapter of Proverbs each day.

3. Be wise and come each week to learn more!

People's Church of OKC is a multi-cultural church designed with you in mind. Senior Pastor, Herbert Cooper.

People's Church of OKC is a multi-cultural church designed with you in mind. Senior Pastor, Herbert Cooper.

Fill Up The Tank | Herbert Cooper

Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. (NIV)

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (NLT)

1. Love by learning your spouse’s needs

Proverbs 10:14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. (NLT)

2. Love is meeting your spouse’s needs

Philippians 2: 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. (NIV)

1. Love with your words

Proverbs 18:20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. (NLT)

Proverbs 16:24 Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (NLT)

2. Love with acts of service

Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT)

3. Love with your time

Ephesians 5:16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (NIV)

4. Love with your touch

5. Love with gifts

Proverbs 18:16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! (NLT)

Romans 5:8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (NLT)

Fill Up The Tank | Herbert Cooper

Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. (NIV)

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (NLT)

1. Love by learning your spouse’s needs

Proverbs 10:14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. (NLT)

2. Love is meeting your spouse’s needs

Philippians 2: 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. (NIV)

1. Love with your words

Proverbs 18:20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. (NLT)

Proverbs 16:24 Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (NLT)

2. Love with acts of service

Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT)

3. Love with your time

Ephesians 5:16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (NIV)

4. Love with your touch

5. Love with gifts

Proverbs 18:16 Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! (NLT)

Romans 5:8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (NLT)

Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” NIV

John 17:11;22 “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one.” NIV

Psalm 133:1-3 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For God’s People to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.3 … For there the Lord commands the blessing—Life forevermore.” NKJ

James 3:16 “For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.” NLT

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” NIV

• Really forgive and refuse to become offended.

Colossians 3:13 “Bear with each other and forgive one another…Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” NIV

Proverbs 19:11 “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” NIV

Luke 23:34 “Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” NIV

Luke 17:1 “Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come…” NKJV

Proverbs 18:19 “A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.” NIV

Hebrews 12:15 “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” NIV

1. Bring their balance to zero.

Matthew 18:34  In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tormented, until he should pay back all he owed. NIV

2. The forgiven forgive.

Matthew 10:8 “Freely you have received; freely give.” NIV

3. Fight for unity.

Proverbs 6:16-19 “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict...” NIV

Ephesians 4:3 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” NIV

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” NIV

4. We do life together.

Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” NKJV

Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” NIV