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—⁴ 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.

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–

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Wisdom for the Summer

Proverbs 1:7

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64:8 “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay; you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (NIV)

The Proverbs Man and his motto—

Motto—a guiding principle that sets the course for how one lives their life.

Proverbs 1:7—

Fear of the Lord—to be in awe; to have reverence; to respect God’s authority; but most importantly, to put God first in your life.

Proverbs 9:10—The fear of the Lord is the foundation for wisdom.

Proverbs 8:13—The fear of the Lord causes the Proverbs Man to “hate evil.”

Proverbs 10:27—The fear of the Lord results in prolonged life.

Stupid—senseless, brutish, living like an animal, relying upon evil instincts rather than godly wisdom.

Proverbs 12:1—The fear of the Lord brings discipline to our life.

Proverbs 22:1—the fear of the Lord causes the Proverbs Man to have a good reputation.

Proverbs 1:7—Two types of people in our world.

#1—Real wisdom isn’t just knowledge; it’s having right priority.

#2—You grow in wisdom when you are humble and willing to learn.

#3—You become foolish when you refuse correction or guidance.

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Week #1: Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:23-24; Matthew 6:33

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (NLT)

The Book of Proverbs—written by King Solomon to his sons.

Guard—

All diligence—

Issues of life—

Heart—

Six Hearts—

#1—A double heart (Psalm 12:2)

#2—A hard heart (Proverbs 28:14)

#3—A proud heart (Proverbs 21:4)

#4—An unbelieving heart (Hebrews 3:12)

#5—A cold heart (Matthew 24:12)

#6—An unclean heart (Psalm 51:10)

Matthew 12:34-35           Psalm 119:11                  Philippians 4:8

Jeremiah 17:9                 Proverbs 23:7                  Psalm 19:14

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Sunday, April 26, 2026

Matthew 6:10

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ ³² These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. ³³ Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (NLT)

Your Kingdom Come

#1–Things that are different about God’s Kingdom

          No borders.

          No walls.

          No restrictions on gender, ethnicity, or age.

          John 3:16

#2—The Kingdom of God is “counter-cultural.”

          Sermon on the Mount—

Character traits of those in the Kingdom: forgiving; humble; loving; trusting; compassionate; serving; submitted.

#3—The Kingdom of God starts in our heart.

          1 John 1:9; Romans 6:23

The purpose of God’s Kingdom is not to topple other kingdoms but to topple sin. To make us new (2 Corinthians 5:17)

God showed us the way His Kingdom works by everything out of something small. Great faith comes from a small mustard seed. And a great Savior came from Mary’s baby boy, Jesus.