We have all struggled with anger either in ourselves or from others. The Bible has a lot to say about anger. Proverbs in particular helps us see how anger can be used as a good gift from God if we use it to stir gently, burn warmly and rule wisely.

Of all the subjects one could talk about, the issue of speech is the most commonly talked about topic in all of the Proverbs. There is power in words. In this message we explore God’s wisdom on how to speak well.

Pride is something we all struggle with. Whether winning an argument, gaining a promotion, or being noticed, we all have a desire to come out on top. In God’s kingdom, however, greatness is not marked by accomplishment, but by humility.

Our culture says life is about sex and judges all things by that. God says, sex is for marriage, marriage is for God and life is about more than both! It’s about marriage with Jesus.

One of the most needed things to get through life is money. Without money we don’t eat or drink. We need money to live and survive in our world. But what does it look like to use money wisely? Is money a good or bad thing? How should we think Christianly about wealth? In Proverbs God offers us wisdom on how to navigate the practicality of using our finances in a way that is healthy and wise.

Having Integrity is the ability to reflect and display our God of truth to a world warped and made crooked with lies.

Life can be really hard to understand and navigate. In a world of so much complexity, how do we flourish and live wisely? In Proverbs 1, the wise man Solomon introduces us to the starting point of all wisdom, God himself.

Beware and be wise about drinking.

What does it mean to be a Christian father?

Beware and be wise about alcohol - the blessing that can bite.

Solomon started so well and yet went tragically went off course and fortunately the same need not be said of us. Ray reminds us today that under God we have a fresh start, a chance to start making wise decisions as we listen to His council.

David Mansfield talks about social justice and poverty in light of the Gospel.

Recording courtesy of Katoomba Christian Convention.