Heed Godly Counsel

by Brad Murphy | Jan 4, 2026

Part 1 of 13 | Facing Failure Series

In Heed Godly Wisdom, we learn that godly counsel is one of God’s primary gifts to keep us from falling.

“Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), 1 Co 10:11–12.

Sermon Outline

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-19; Proverbs 12:15, 15:22(ESV)

The Pressure of the Moment
The Choices of Voices
The Cost of Ignoring Wisdom

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Next Steps

Surrender Failure to God

Lay down your big decision before God.
Let go of what seems right in your own eyes.
Ask God to give you godly counsel for what to do.

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Facing Failure Series

January 4 to March 29, 2026

Failure is something we all share, but it does not have to define us. In Facing Failure, we will study 1 Kings and the real stories of leaders who struggled with fear, pride, and compromise. Together, we will learn how to recognize destructive patterns, face our failures with honesty, and respond to God’s gracious invitation to walk in wisdom, faith, and renewed obedience.

Part 1 - January 4, 2026

Part 2 - January 11, 2026

Part 3 - January 18, 2026

Part 4 - January 25, 2026

Part 5 - February 1, 2026

Part 6 - February 8, 2026

Part 7 - February 15, 2026

Part 8 - February 22, 2026

Part 9 - March 1, 2026

Part 10 - March 8, 2026

Part 11 - March 15, 2026

Part 12 - March 22, 2026