(Gen 32:3-5 NIV) Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau: Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.”

(Heb 11:1 NIV) Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This morning we continue our new series entitled, “Faith and Patience VOL III – Never Give Up!” We closed out last week by looking at 10:35, where I reminded you not to cast away your confidence because there is a great reward associated with it. I also told you that faith is all about confidence. With that in mind, let’s take a quick refresher course on faith.

(Prov 28:18 NLT) The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. In this text Solomon contrasts those that make every effort to walk in integrity with those that knowingly follow crooked paths.

(Prov 28:17 GW) A person burdened with the guilt of murder will be a fugitive down to his grave. No one will help him. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Any discussion about murder can get spirited very quickly.

(Prov 28:16 GNB) A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. This verse flows in the same vein as the last

(Prov 28:14 NLT) Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. In this verse Solomon goes back to a reoccurring theme in scripture: the fear of the Lord. While this may be a theme in scripture, it does not seem to be mentioned much today.

(Prov 28:8 CEV) If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Solomon was an astute businessman and a head of state who ran a nation with a multi-billion dollar surplus.

(Prov 28:6 NLT) Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.   This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs

(James 5:16-18 NIV) The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

(Mar 11:22-25 NLT) Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.

(Mar 5:36 AMP) Overhearing but ignoring what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear; only keep on believing.

(Romans 10:9,10 KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

(Prov 27:6 NLT) Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”

(Prov 27:2 NIV) Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”

This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” I believe most people don’t think their words are all that important.

(Prov 26:23-26 GNB) Insincere talk that hides what you are really thinking is like a fine glaze on a cheap clay pot. A hypocrite hides hate behind flattering words.

This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Here Solomon continues to teach us about gossip.

(Prov 26:13 GW) A lazy person says, “There’s a ferocious lion out on the road! There’s a lion loose in the streets!”

This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” The first 12 verses of this chapter deal with fools.

(Prov 26:6 GNB) If you let a fool deliver a message, you might as well cut off your own feet; you are asking for trouble.