The Need for a Savior Isaiah 1-5 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The Book of Isaiah is an eighth-century BC work that describes the looming threats from Assyria and Babylon as God’s instruments of judgment upon His people, Israel. The prophet Isaiah was sent to proclaim the Word of God to the people of God… Continue Reading
The Sweetness of a Friend Proverbs 27:9 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Our final study in the book of Proverbs focuses on friendship, a topic that is exemplified frequently in Scripture and addressed specifically in Proverbs. Given the fact that most humans have an innate desire to be liked by others, and that we are… Continue Reading
When Words are Many Proverbs 10:19 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Proverbs 10-31 offers wisdom on a wide variety of issues, but none more frequently perhaps than the power of the words we speak. This emphasis is consistent with the Bible as a whole as we are reminded of the power of God’s words in… Continue Reading
Blessed Are Those Who Keep My Ways Proverbs 8-9 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Proverbs 8-9 conclude the narrative portion of the book, with each chapter calling the reader to decide whom to follow—Lady Wisdom or her rival, the woman Folly. Wisdom calls out to all people, including simple ones and fools, speaking that which… Continue Reading
11.3.2019 Sermon Notes & Slides It Will Cost Him His Life Proverbs 7 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The lifelong process of making good and godly decisions involves a commitment to pursuing wisdom, coupled with the ability to avoid sinful entrapment. Proverbs 7 details the path of a young man who lacks this wisdom,… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides Rejoice in the Wife of Your Youth Proverbs 5-6 Overview: The book of Proverbs instructs us on how to make good and godly decisions in every facet of life. Such instructions are particularly helpful when we consider the relationship between a husband and wife since their union is designed to be… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides A Father’s Instruction Proverbs 4 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The book of Proverbs teaches us how to make good and godly decisions in all of life’s circumstances, particularly in the home. Although some might find it strange to look to the Old Testament for instructions on raising children (due… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides Trust in the Lord Proverbs 2 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The book of Proverbs provides instruction on how to make good and godly decisions in the various circumstances of life. Since our knowledge of God’s will in various circumstances is often limited, we need to be able to actually make… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides Seek it Like Silver Proverbs 2 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The quest for wisdom may seem like a recreational pursuit for the intellectually curious, or an activity that appeals to the aged, but wisdom is necessary for all Christians to navigate life in a fallen world by making good, godly… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides To Understand a Proverb Proverbs 1 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings written and collected by Solomon, whose wisdom was given by God and was designed to point others to God. As a whole, the book of Proverbs teaches us about life in… Continue Reading