Sermons on Wisdom
Job: The Man Whose Eyes Were Opened
With Job 42:5-6, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. The book of Job describes the terrible hardships that Job suffered at the hands of Satan. It’s an unusual book, yet it contains some very important lessons. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches why did the friends give Job the wrong advice? How should we understand Elihu? Why did God allow…
Proverbs: Living Life Well
With Proverbs 1:7, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. The book of Proverbs is a collection of proverbs that teach God’s people how to live faithfully before God and wisely towards others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches life as a journey, listening to Lady Wisdom, measuring up to the Virtuous Woman, and living a life of fearing…
The Heart of Ministry
In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, the apostle Paul asserts his apostolic mission and stresses the need to respect those who minister to the church. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches empathy for ministers, treating leaders with respect, being faithful to one’s calling, and the reward of sharing the gospel.
“For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity…
Wisdom in Singleness and in Marriage
In 1 Corinthians 7:6-16, the apostle Paul gives guidance for the Christian life whether a person is single or married. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches wisdom in singleness and wisdom in marriage.
“To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her…
Psalms: Book 1
With Psalm 1:1-6, we continue our survey of Bible books, beginning the third portion of the Hebrew Old Testament: The Wisdom literature. Book One of the Psalms contains Psalms 1-41, primarily expressing David’s personal prayers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a deep, personal, and honest relationship with God; God watches over the believer who seeks Him; and…
Suffering with Wisdom
In James 1:5–8, we learn God’s grace and wisdom are wholly sufficient in our trials and sufferings if we will seek wisdom from God who promises to give generously. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the God Who supplies His wisdom and grace, spiritual wisdom and our suffering, and spiritual doubt and our suffering.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives…
Have You Deceived Yourself?
In 1 Corinthians 3:18–23, the apostle Paul compares the wisdom of the age to the wisdom of God. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the danger of self-deception, the solution to being self-deceived, God’s response to worldly wisdom, and trusting in God’s wisdom.
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he…
The Lessons from the Lives of Three Kings
With 1 Kings 2:1-4, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on several main characters, three failing kings: Solomon, Rehoboam, and Jeroboam. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom and sin of Solomon, the folly of Rehoboam, the sin of Jeroboam, and the application for us.
“If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness…
Where Is He Who Has Been Born the King of the Jews?
In Matthew 2:1-12, we read the story of the wise men who came seeking the king described in Psalm 2. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions: Who were these wise men? What were these men looking for? What did these men find? What should we look for?
“Where is he who has been born king…
Human Wisdom vs. God’s Wisdom
In 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, the apostle Paul tells the Corinthian church that they have a special wisdom, a supernatural wisdom that only comes by the way of the Holy Spirit. This is contrary to the wisdom of the world, which places man at the center instead of God. Pastor Bessett preaches God’s wisdom versus the philosophies prevalent today: analytic, continental, and…