First Baptist Church of Bolivar

11:00 5/26/24 "The Weight of Wisdom" Adam Hughes

Proverbs 8:1-11

 

I. The Public Wooing of Wisdom (vv. 1-5)

II. The Virtuous Words of Wisdom (vv. 6-9)

III. The Surpassing Worth of Wisdom (vv. 10-11)

Spiritual Principle: The ways and weight of wisdom are not simply things we
should seek, but God’s wisdom is pursuing us. Therefore, in your life pursuits,
be sure to be found by her!

11:00 5/12/24 "The Worth & Ways of a Wise Woman" Adam Hughes

The Worth & Ways of a Wise Woman | Proverbs 31:10-31

1. Wanting to Live as the Worthy Woman (vv. 10-31)
   • Practical Principle: The wise woman is a blessing to the hopeless, the honorable, and her home.
2. Wedding our Lives to Lady Wisdom (v. 11)
3. Walking in Light as the Bride of Christ (v. 30)

 

 

Spiritual Principle: Pursuing wisdom leads to the truly blessed life but is fulfilled truly in being the Bride of Christ.

9:30 5/12/24 "The Worth & Ways of a Wise Woman" Adam Hughes

The Worth & Ways of a Wise Woman | Proverbs 31:10-31

1. Wanting to Live as the Worthy Woman (vv. 10-31)
   • Practical Principle: The wise woman is a blessing to the hopeless, the honorable, and her home.
2. Wedding our Lives to Lady Wisdom (v. 11)
3. Walking in Light as the Bride of Christ (v. 30)

 

Spiritual Principle: Pursuing wisdom leads to the truly blessed life but is fulfilled truly in being the Bride of Christ.

9:30 5/19/24 "Following Jesus’s Example Respite and Rest from Stress" Billy Russell

Following Jesus’s Example Respite and Rest from Stress

Mark 7:24-30

What can we learn from Jesus’ experience for our summer breakaways?

Affirmation: We need respite and rest from stress (Mk.7:24; cf. Mk. 7:1-23).

Reality Check: Life (and ministry) still happens even on breakaways
(Mk. 7:25-30).

Encouragement: Grace can show up and change things up! (Mk. 7:30)

Engage in conversation

Explore faith questions

Enjoy the mystery and surprise of grace and faith!

11:00 5/19/24 "Following Jesus’s Example Respite and Rest from Stress" Billy Russell

Following Jesus's Example: Respite & Rest from Stress

Mark 7:24-30

What can we learn from Jesus’ experience for our summer breakaways?
Affirmation: We need respite and rest from stress (Mk.7:24; cf. Mk. 7:1-23).

Reality Check: Life (and ministry) still happens even on breakaways
(Mk. 7:25-30).

Encouragement: Grace can show up and change things up! (Mk. 7:30)

Engage in conversation

Explore faith questions

Enjoy the mystery and surprise of grace and faith!

11:00 5/5/24 "Of Shipwrecks and Safe Harbors" Adam Hughes

"Of Shipwrecks and Safe Harbors" Adam Hughes

1. The Scriptures can be Twisted (v. 16)
2. Twisting the Scriptures leads to Shipwreck (v. 17)
3. Trusting the Scriptures leads to Safe Harbor (v. 18)

 

Spiritual Principle: We as a church and as a people are called to seek a steady understanding of the Scriptures in order to stay clear of shipwrecks and sail into the safe harbor of Christ.

 

9:30 5/5/24 "Of Shipwrecks and Safe Harbors" Adam Hughes

"Of Shipwrecks and Safe Harbors" Adam Hughes

 

1. The Scriptures can be Twisted (v. 16)
2. Twisting the Scriptures leads to Shipwreck (v. 17)
3. Trusting the Scriptures leads to Safe Harbor (v. 18)

 

Spiritual Principle: We as a church and as a people are called to seek a steady understanding of the Scriptures in order to stay clear of shipwrecks and sail into the safe harbor of Christ.

 

11:00 4/28/24 "Jesus & Zacchaeus" David Allen

Jesus & Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Guest Speaker: Dr. David Allen