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Proverbs 12:15 Sermon Discussion Questions

What areas in your life are hardest for you to receive criticism about or admit when you are wrong (work, parenting, ministry, money, etc.)?  Who do you have the hardest time receiving criticism from or admitting when they are right? How can you grow in humbly receiving godly criticism? Who are some of the wise people you regularly seek godly counsel from? What makes them a wise counselor? How can you surround yourself with an abundance of wise counselors? Who are some of the people you give counsel to? How can you grow in your ability to wisely counsel [...]

By | January 30th, 2025|Categories: BFG, Blog, Proverbs, Wisdom in a World of Fools|Comments Off on Proverbs 12:15 Sermon Discussion Questions

Proverbs 3:5-6 Where is Wisdom? Sermon Outline and Discussion Questions

Proverbs 3:5-6 Where is Wisdom?  Run to God’s Wisdom (3:5a) Trust in the LORD with all your heart  Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.  Flee Your wisdom (3:5b) and do not lean on your own understanding   Proverbs 28:26 Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.  Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have made my heart pure; I am clean from my sin”?  Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who [...]

By | January 25th, 2025|Categories: BFG, Blog, Proverbs, Wisdom in a World of Fools|Comments Off on Proverbs 3:5-6 Where is Wisdom? Sermon Outline and Discussion Questions

Ashland Men’s Small Groups

After taking a year off we will restart our monthly gathering on February 1st, 2025. We are returning to our previous focus on Biblical manhood with a heavier emphasis on discipleship and accountability. If you are new to Ashland you’ll find past content here We will meet the first Saturday of each month in 2025 for our main sessions. We are asking every man in our church to attend these sessions. We are also calling each man to commit to meeting with a small group of men once a month. Through these small groups, we aim to make great [...]

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Who is Wisdom? Proverbs 8:22-31 Sermon Outline & Questions

TITLE “Jesus as King explains everything … in life and in Proverbs" Wisdom was there before creation in our Creator (Proverbs 8:22-23) Wisdom was woven into creation by our Creator (Proverbs 8:24-26) Wisdom was established in creation by our Creator (Proverbs 8:27-29) Wisdom delights in our creator (Proverbs 8:30-31) To be wise in the world we must know who established wisdom in the world. (Proverbs 30:3-4) Jesus is the Creator’s wisdom revealed (Hebrews 1:1-3, John 1:1-3) To be wise know Jesus  Jesus is the Creator’s wisdom ruling (Colossians 1:15-21, Revelation 4:11) To be wise make Jesus king  Jesus is [...]

By | January 18th, 2025|Categories: BFG, Blog, Proverbs, Wisdom in a World of Fools|Comments Off on Who is Wisdom? Proverbs 8:22-31 Sermon Outline & Questions

Proverbs 1:1-7 Sermon Outline and Discussion Questions

SERMON OUTLINE Proverbs is for the King (v.1) Wisdom is skilful living (v.2) Wisdom receives correction (v.2b) Wisdom needs insight (v.2c) Wisdom serves others (v.3) Wisdom pursues maturity (v.4-5) Wisdom listens to others (v.5-6) Wisdom is knowing your place in the world (v.7) Wisdom is cultivated through reverent obedience. Wisdom is only beautiful in Jesus. What are your initial thoughts about the book of Proverbs? Do thoughts of pursuing wisdom bring joy or misery to mind?  What specific areas of life do you desire to be wise? What ways do you need to grow in wisdom? What areas of [...]

By | January 12th, 2025|Categories: BFG, Blog, Proverbs, Wisdom in a World of Fools|Comments Off on Proverbs 1:1-7 Sermon Outline and Discussion Questions

Ashland Men 2025 Small Groups

After taking a year off we will restart our monthly meetings on February 1st, 2025. We are returning to our previous focus on Biblical manhood with a heavier emphasis on discipleship and accountability. We are asking every man in our church to attend these sessions and commit to meeting with a small group of men once a month. Through these small groups, we aim to make great strides in transforming the culture of manhood in our church. To make sure every man is connected to a small group we need you to fill out this form ASHLAND MEN SMALL [...]

By | January 8th, 2025|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Ashland Men 2025 Small Groups