July 05, 2026

Purpose and Reward - Proverbs 1 - July 5, 2026 - Chris Matthews

July 05, 2026/ Gateway Bible Church/ Gateway Bible Church

In this sermon on Proverbs 1, Chris Matthews walks through the purpose and reward of wisdom, showing that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge and skillful living. Drawing on Solomon's instruction to his son Rehoboam — and ultimately to all of us — Chris contrasts the life of the wise, who hear and act on God's word, with the life of the fool, who hears but refuses. The sermon lands on the promise of Proverbs 1:33, that whoever listens to wisdom will dwell safely, live securely, and have no fear of evil — a promise echoed powerfully in Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27.

"Finding the Path" (Psalm 67): Dr. Christopher Matthews, January 14 2018

February 20, 2018/ Clint Garrison

"Finding the Path"

I. Thomas Scott (Introduction)

II. God's favor and His path on earth (verses 1-2)

III. Prophecies of a future kingdom (verses 3-7)

Iv. Seeking the path before its too late (Application)

July 25, 2017

"Preparing to Seek the Lord" (Proverbs 3:1-10)... Dr. Christopher Matthews, July 23 2017

July 25, 2017/ Clint Garrison

Preparing to Seek the Lord (Proverbs 3:1-10)

I. Introductory background about Solomon and Rehoboam

II. A father's instruction to his son (verses 1-4)

III. A son's privilege to confidently lean on God (verses 5-6)

IV. A son's challenge to fully reverence God (verses 7-8)

V. A son's freedom to joyfully honor God (verses 9-10)

May 22, 2016

"Stephen's Address Before a Hostile Audience" (Acts 7:1-16) Dr. Chris Matthews May 21, 2016

May 22, 2016/ Clint Garrison

"Stephen's Address Before a Hostile Audience" (Acts 7:1-16)... Dr. Chris Matthews

I. The obedience of Abraham in Mesopotamia

II. The prophecy of Abraham's children in Egypt

III. The envy of the patriarchs in Canaan

IV. The death of the patriarchs in Egypt and burial in Canaan

V. Applications for today

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