Street Smarts
When No One Is Watching
What kind of person are you when no one is watching? In this message from Proverbs 10:9, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., explores the quiet power of integrity, diligence, and faithfulness. Character is not built in one dramatic moment. It is formed through thousands of ordinary choices: keeping your word, doing honest work, admitting when you are wrong, and showing up even when no one is there to applaud. Through humor, practical wisdom, and the unforgettable story of a young…
Circle of Trust
Have you ever noticed how you start sounding like the people you spend the most time with? The truth is, nobody becomes wise alone. In this message on Proverbs 13:20 from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we explore one of the most overlooked influences on our spiritual lives: our closest relationships. Your friends don’t just affect what you do—they shape who you become. In this sermon you’ll discover: • Why wisdom is caught as much as it’s taught • How…
Work on Your Words
In this message from our Street Smarts series, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., reminds us that words are never “just words.” Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue can bring death or life,” and every day our words are shaping our relationships, our homes, our church, and even our own hearts. Words can wound or heal. They can tear down or build up. They can push people away or point them toward Jesus. In a world filled with noise, opinions, arguments, texts,…
Being My Own GPS
What happens when you’re convinced you know the way… but you’re headed in the wrong direction? In Week 2 of our Street Smarts series, we explore one of the most beloved passages in Proverbs: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5-6) The biggest decisions in life aren’t simply navigation problems—they’re trust problems. We all want God’s guidance, but often on our terms. We want clarity without surrender, direction without dependence,…
Read the Signs
Read the Signs | Street Smarts, Part 1 We live in a world overflowing with information, opinions, hot takes, notifications, and noise. But more information doesn’t automatically lead to more wisdom. In this first message from our Street Smarts series, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., opens up the book of Proverbs and reveals that wisdom begins not with intelligence, experience, or self-confidence—but with a reverent relationship with God. Together we’ll explore three warning signs that can lead us away from…