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Daily Devotions

May 8 | Alcohol Abuse

Joe Wyrostek, May 8, 2022

Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.” The saddest day of my life …

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May 7 | The Lord’s Purpose

Joe Wyrostek, May 7, 2022

Proverbs 19:21, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Have you ever wondered how God works …

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John 5:16-47, pt 2

Joe Wyrostek, May 6, 2022

There is no doubt that Jesus is God in the flesh according to the gospel of John. From beginning to end this gospel goes to …

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May 6 | A Friend That Sticks Closer Than a Brother

Joe Wyrostek, May 6, 2022

Proverbs 18:24, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Friends can either …

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May 5 | Airing Opinions

Joe Wyrostek, May 5, 2022

Proverbs 18:2, “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Have you ever been in a disagreement with someone and …

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May 4 | A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine

Joe Wyrostek, May 4, 2022

Proverbs 17:22, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Did you know that God’s wisdom about a cheerful …

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May 3 | Friends & Siblings

Joe Wyrostek, May 3, 2022

Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” What is the real difference between a …

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May 2 | Avoiding Quarrels

Joe Wyrostek, May 2, 2022

Proverbs 17:14, “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” Have you ever noticed that there …

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Knowing the Terror of the Lord, pt. 2

Joe Wyrostek, May 1, 2022

2 Corinthians 5:11, “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to …

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John SeriesRecent Sermons

John 5:16-47

Joe Wyrostek, May 1, 2022

Jesus goes into great depth to clearly describe His nature and role as both the LORD and the Messiah. JOHN 5:16-47 16 So, because Jesus …

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Giving Book

Lesson 4: Offerings are Like Seeds Planted for a Harvest.

Joe Wyrostek, May 1, 2022

Definition  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:6, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and …

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May 1 | Pride Goes Before Destruction

Joe Wyrostek, May 1, 2022

Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Do you remember Pharaoh in the book of Exodus? He had watched God …

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April 30 | Commit to the Lord

Joe Wyrostek, April 30, 2022

Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Have you ever tried to take a toy away from a …

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April 29 | Humility Before Honor

Joe Wyrostek, April 29, 2022

Proverbs 15:33 (ESV), “The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” Solomon gives two important principles in today’s proverb …

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April 28 | Life-Giving Corrections

Joe Wyrostek, April 28, 2022

Proverbs 15:31, “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.” My Mom is Italian and my Dad is Polish. Both of their …

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April 27 | Success With Advisers

Joe Wyrostek, April 27, 2022

Proverbs 15:22, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” One of the hardest failures that I faced as a pastor …

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April 26 | Gentle Words

Joe Wyrostek, April 26, 2022

Proverbs 15:1, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Often times King Solomon teaches us God’s wisdom in generalities. …

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April 25 | Exalting a Nation

Joe Wyrostek, April 25, 2022

Proverbs 14:34, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Solomon was the third King of Israel after his father David …

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Knowing the Terror of the Lord

Joe Wyrostek, April 24, 2022

2 Corinthians 5:11, “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to …

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Giving Book

Lesson 3: Offerings are Generous Gifts to God.

Joe Wyrostek, April 24, 2022

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:6, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and …

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John SeriesRecent Sermons

John 5:1-15

Joe Wyrostek, April 24, 2022

Jesus is willing to do what only He can do, but are we willing to believe and obey? JOHN 5:1-30 1 Some time later, Jesus …

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April 24 | Disciplining Children

Joe Wyrostek, April 24, 2022

Proverbs 13:24, “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” Today as parents we have …

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April 23 | Walking With the Wise

Joe Wyrostek, April 23, 2022

Proverbs 13:20, “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” I grew up in the suburbs of Fort …

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April 22 | Why We Strive

Joe Wyrostek, April 22, 2022

Proverbs 13:10, “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” In today’s proverb King Solomon gives the …

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April 21 | Protected

Joe Wyrostek, April 21, 2022

Proverbs 13:6, “Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.” King Solomon in the book of Proverbs frequently used the literary technique …

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