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The Danger of Spiritual Pride Shown Through King Amaziah of Judah’s Life – Finishing Well – Part III

February 5, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

The Danger of Spiritual Pride Shown Through King Amaziah of Judah's Life - Finishing Well - Part III

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The danger of spiritual pride is shown well through the disappointing life of Amaziah, King of Judah in 2 Chronicles 25 (also 2 Kings 14). When Amaziah had his victory over the Edomites, he became very proud. Success can be dangerous because it can lead to pride. Sometimes it’s God’s grace that we’re not more […]

Filed Under: Wisdom and Knowledge Tagged With: sanctification, sin

Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Renew Their Strength – Isaiah 40:31 – Finishing Well – Part II

February 4, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Renew Their Strength - Isaiah 4031 - Finishing Well - Part II

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Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” We have been in a series called, “Pursuing Wisdom.” We learned from Solomon’s life that it doesn’t matter how much wisdom […]

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Let Us Run with Endurance the Race that Is Set Before Us – Wisdom Needed to Finish Well – Part I

February 3, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Let Us Run with Endurance the Race that Is Set Before Us - Wisdom Needed to Finish Well - Part I

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Hebrews 12:1 says, “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” The part that surprised me the most about Solomon and other kings isn’t that they […]

Filed Under: Wisdom and Knowledge Tagged With: patience, sanctification

Solomon’s Example of Failing to Apply Wisdom – How Could the Wisest Man in History Be So Foolish

February 2, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Solomon's Example of Failing to Apply Wisdom - How Could the Wisest Man in History Be So Foolish

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Solomon is the best example in Scripture of failing to apply wisdom. It’s absolutely astounding that Solomon was worse in every respect after receiving wisdom, which is why he’s the best example of the failure of not applying wisdom that’s been given. The question is how could the wisest man in history be so foolish? […]

Filed Under: Wisdom and Knowledge Tagged With: laziness, sin

Learning from Solomon, the Wisest Fool to Ever Live | Must Apply Wisdom to Finish Well (1 Kings 11)

February 1, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Learning from Solomon the Wisest Fool to Ever Live - Must Apply Wisdom to Finish Well (1 Kings 11)

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God wants us learning from Solomon, so He recorded his life very transparently. He’s one of the most unique men in scripture, in both good and bad ways. The man who built the temple to for the Lord then built high places for idols. Something absolutely astounding is Solomon was worse in every single respect […]

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The Importance of Applying Wisdom in Your Life – Shown Through Solomon’s Foolishness (1 Kings 10)

January 31, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

The Importance of Applying Wisdom in Your Life Shown Through Solomons Foolishness 1 Kings 10

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Scripture is clear that applying wisdom is one of the most important parts of the Christian life. If we don’t apply wisdom, which is to say we aren’t applying the knowledge we’ve received, we’re being foolish. Solomon is the best example in Scripture of the need to apply wisdom. Sermon Lessons for The Importance of […]

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The Word of God Is Living and Powerful (Hebrews 4:12) – A Glimpse of Jesus’ Wisdom Through Solomon

January 25, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

The Word of God Is Living and Powerful (Hebrews 412) - A Glimpse of Jesus' Wisdom Through Solomon

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Hebrews 4:12 says, “The Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Solomon is one of the clearest types of Christ in the Old […]

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Wisdom Is the Principal Thing Therefore Get Wisdom (Proverbs 4:7) – Why Is Wisdom So Important?

January 14, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Wisdom Is the Principal Thing Therefore Get Wisdom (Proverbs 47) - Why Is Wisdom So Important

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“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom,” are the wise father’s words to his son in Proverbs 4:7. As it’s written in some other translations, “The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom.” This verse shows, maybe more than anyplace else in the bible, how important it is to get wisdom. But why is […]

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If Any of You Lacks Wisdom Let Him Ask of God, Who Gives to All Liberally (James 1:5-8)

January 13, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

If Any of You Lacks Wisdom Let Him Ask of God, Who Gives to All Liberally (James 15-8)

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him,” is the command God gives to believers in James 1:5 when they’re going through trials (James 1:2-4). We’ve reached an important point in our series. You could say we’ve […]

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If You Receive My Words and Treasure My Commands Within You (Proverbs 2:1-10) – Acquiring Wisdom

January 12, 2021 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

If You Receive My Words and Treasure My Commands Within You (Proverbs 21-10) – Acquiring Wisdom

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The father in Proverbs said, “My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you…Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God” (Proverbs 2:1, 5). Wisdom’s availability has seemed a little mysterious up to this point. Our first sermon on Job 28 was titled, “Where […]

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