Title: Humility, Contentment, & Observation
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00:22 - Reading Proverbs 30
04:18 - Prayer
05:22 - Humility, Contentment, & Observation
05:47 - Observation
10:35 - Agur the Oracle
17:06 - The Word of God
20:24 - Two Prayers
27:38 - Content vs. Comfort Warning
32:33 - God Has a Design and Uses All Things
40:09 - Human Being or Being Human
46:31 - Lead Through Service
48:13 - People of Wisdom & Closing Prayer
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Proverbs 30
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In this sermon on Proverbs 30, Jon Farra reflects on the themes of humility, contentment, and observation through the poetic insights of Agur. The message begins with Agur's raw admission of exhaustion and limitation. Agur demonstrates a humble recognition of human frailty in the face of God's vast wisdom and power. This posture sets the stage for a reminder that true wisdom begins with reverence for God, not self-assurance.
Farra emphasizes that every word of God proves true and serves as a refuge for those who trust in Him. Rather than striving for control, believers are called to rest in the sufficiency of God’s word, resisting the urge to add to or manipulate it. This leads into Agur’s two prayers: to be kept from falsehood and from both poverty and riches. Farra draws attention to the heart of these prayers: not self-preservation, but the desire to honor God's name. Contentment with daily bread reflects a trust in God’s provision and guards against pride or despair.
The sermon also explores the value of observing the created world, as Agur does with animals and nature. These seemingly small or ordinary things carry profound wisdom. From ants to lions, Farra encourages the listener to slow down and notice the order, beauty, and lessons God has woven into everyday life. At the same time, he warns against the disordered realities that arise when human pride and rebellion upend God’s design.
Through stories, prayer, and biblical reflection, the sermon invites worshipers to embrace humility, anchor themselves in Scripture, and pursue a life shaped by God’s wisdom. Rather than chasing comfort or recognition, we are called to walk with God, serve others, and seek His glory in every season
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