Sermons on Proverbs 17

4 sermons preach from Proverbs 17 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
Proverbs 17:16 · as preached in “#1403 Wins-day Service” at The Shabach Church

Proverbs 17:14

1 sermon

“"The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out."”

2 Samuel 2 (Part 2) Bible Study (The Battle of Gibeon) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh uses 2 Samuel 2 (the Battle of Gibeon) to teach that wisdom is essential for Christian life and leadership. He draws four practical lessons—be constantly on guard, foresee consequences of present compromises, be teachable and take advice, and reject hypocrisy—applying them to church life, personal holiness, and spiritual warfare.

Proverbs 17:16

2 sermons

“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”

#1403 Wins-day Service

A pastoral message using an airline/flight metaphor to warn against jealousy, “crab theory,” and low self-esteem while urging listeners to pay the price for spiritual and personal growth, honor leadership, support one another, and cultivate right behavior while waiting on God.

Proverbs 17:17

2 sermons

“A friend loveth at all times; a brother is born for adversity.”

#1403 Wins-day Service

A pastoral message using an airline/flight metaphor to warn against jealousy, “crab theory,” and low self-esteem while urging listeners to pay the price for spiritual and personal growth, honor leadership, support one another, and cultivate right behavior while waiting on God.

“A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity.”

A Friendship Bonded in the Lord | Patty Eberle | CWLA | 1 Samuel 20 | Core Church LA

A study of the friendship between David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20) that highlights loyal, God-centered friendship, Jonathan’s sacrificial support, and David’s patient trust in God while fleeing Saul. The sermon applies their covenantal loyalty to Christian friendships today—calling believers to obedience, prayer, and waiting on the Lord.

Proverbs 17:18

1 sermon

“Proverbs chapter 17, verse 16 and 18 in the King James and then in the Message Bible (verse 18 referenced alongside verse 16).”

#1403 Wins-day Service

A pastoral message using an airline/flight metaphor to warn against jealousy, “crab theory,” and low self-esteem while urging listeners to pay the price for spiritual and personal growth, honor leadership, support one another, and cultivate right behavior while waiting on God.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.