13 sermons preach from Proverbs 22 — 12 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Proverbs 22:6 — "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."”
John Wesley
"Train up a child in the way wherein he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it." Prov. 22:6. 1. We must not imagine that these words are to be understood in an absolute sense, as if no child that had…
Read the full text“As the Bible says, you train a child up in the ways of the Lord and they will not depart from it.”
Bishop Duane Swilley preaches that obedient, covenant-centered living — especially in family and youth ministry — activates God’s promises, removes delay, and sets in motion a series of blessings for individuals, marriages, and the church.
“If we train them up in the way that they should go, that they will never depart from it.”
A Sunday worship service centered on Psalm 107: how God meets people in their deepest struggles — the lost, the bound, the foolish, and those caught in storms — with practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and going into 'deep water' ministry, plus community announcements, back-to-school blessings for children, and an invitation to salvation.
“Proverbs 22:6 — "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."”
A sermon centered on the Samaritan woman at the well that emphasizes Jesus offering 'living water,' the transforming power of testimony, and the call for believers to boldly share their faith and release the Holy Spirit in everyday encounters.
“Train up a child in the way that that child should go so that when the child is old, the child will not depart from it.”
A New Life Service combining the baptism of 54 new believers and the dedication of infants; the preacher preached from 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 about the new creation and reconciliation in Christ, called the church to disciple and protect children, and outlined parental and godparent responsibilities.
Showing the 4 most recent — 7 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.
“Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction drives it far away.”
A sermon on Acts 2:42–47 calling the church to reclaim the fourfold devotion of the early church — apostles' teaching (Scripture), fellowship (koinonia), breaking of bread (communion & shared meals), and prayer — which produced unity, generosity, signs, and steady gospel growth. Philip Mitchell exhorts both local and digital disciples to move from consumer Christianity to committed participation, supports small churches, and announces a new book, a new series, and his forthcoming sabbatical.
“The Bible says foolishness is wrapped up in the heart of a child.”
Pastor Steve Wilburn (Core Church LA) preaches from Ephesians 4 on how Christians are to "learn to walk" with Christ: beware false teaching, lay aside the old sinful ways, and intentionally put on the new, Christlike life. He calls believers to mature discipleship by testing teaching against Scripture, repenting, replacing harmful habits (lies, crude speech, theft, uncontrolled anger) with truth, kindness, work, forgiveness, and holiness, and issues an invitation for spiritual renewal.
““Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child.””
A Bible study on Samson’s life that frames him as an allegory for Israel: gifted and privileged but undone by entitlement, lust, arrogance, and revenge. The sermon draws lessons about resisting temptation, learning from mistakes, parenting/discipline, and trusting God for justice—culminating in Samson’s final act of calling on God and completing God’s purpose.
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.