Wisdom for the Summer: Lessons from Solomon’s Zoo

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 Kings 4:29-34; 1 Kings 10:22

Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:7-10 “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.” (NLT)

#1—The Ant—Proverbs 6:6-8–Diligence

#2—The Lion—Proverbs 28:1; 30:30–Courage

          Proverbs 3:26; Psalm 27:1

#3—The Rock Badger (Hyrax)—Proverbs 30:26–Dependence

#4—The Locusts—Proverbs 30:27–Unity

          Joel 1:4

#5—The Lizard—Proverbs 30:28–Influence

#6—The Sluggard’s Lion—Proverbs 22:13; 26:13–Excuses

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’”

James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

2 Chronicles 20:12b “For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Wisdom for the Summer: When Your Soul Needs a Sermon

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Psalm 42:11, 1-4, 5

Scripture Reading: Psalm 8:3-4 “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? (NLT)

Verse 1—A pattern for our life.

Our soul–It represents a person’s thoughts, emotions, and will, reflecting their inner self. Our innermost being. Our soul is what gets saved. Our soul will continue to live on after our body dies.

“My soul pants for you, O God.”—2 possible pictures.

Verse 2—Living God; Face to Face with God.

          Pictures a Relationship with God.

Verses 3-4—Where is your God?

The Omnipresent God—Psalm 139:7-10; Psalm 46:1; Proverbs 15:3

There are times…..John 10:10; Numbers 23:19; John 16:33; James 1:17

God is with you; God is crazy about you; God sees you; God hears you;

God is near to you; God is your helper; God is your healer; God is your guide; God is your provider; God is a continual refuge and a strong right arm.

Verse 5—Why is my soul downcast?

As we continually pant for living water [God] we will find Him and we will experience the hope that only God can bring into our life.

Wisdom for the Summer: In God We Trust

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Proverbs 3:5-6; 29:25

Scripture Reading: Psalm 62:5-6 “I find rest in God; only he gives me hope. He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defender; I will not be defeated.” (NLT)

Motto of the godly: Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Motto of the United States—In God We Trust

#1—Proverbs 3:5—

          God is omnipotent—

          God is omniscient—

#2—Proverbs 3:6—

          Acknowledging God brings clarity & peace.

#3—Proverbs 3:7-8—

          Strength to your bones

#4—Proverbs 18:10–

          The name of the Lord—

          A strong tower–