PAUL SADLER | SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
Outside of the commands of Scripture, there's much that appears grey. This message looks at the character of wisdom and its counterfeits, so that we can sense it even when the lines are less clear.
Proverbs 9:1-18
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Outside of the commands of Scripture, there's much that appears grey. This message looks at the character of wisdom and its counterfeits, so that we can sense it even when the lines are less clear.
Proverbs 9:1-18
What we believe about life and the world we live in affects how we see wisdom's value and usefulness. This message looks at wisdom's backstory and what it means for how we approach our lives.
Proverbs 8:22-36
Convenience and comfort are the idols of our generation. While our lives have become easier, in one sense, we're changing in another. This message looks at how Jesus helps us make the most of our money, time, and the limited opportunities we have.
Proverbs 6:1-11
Sexual temptation is everywhere in our world today, so without a strategy we end up its victims. This message looks at the dynamics of sexual temptation and the path to its avoidance.
Proverbs 5:1-14
Worry is on the rise as we become the anxious generation. While the causes may be complex, could it be that we're ignoring the ancient wisdom God has given to relieve our fears? This message looks at God's plan to replace our worries with His peace.
Proverbs 3:13-26
Has rugged individualism caused our society to lean towards self-reliance? Do you suffer from a DIY faith? As we study Proverbs 3, we’ll see how the pursuit of true wisdom is found when we receive, rely on, and respond to God for the direction of our lives.
Proverbs 3:1-12
We often expect the benefits of wisdom without putting the effort into pursuing it. This message looks at what it means to seek wisdom and what God does in our lives when we do.
Proverbs 2:1-15
People often assume there's always more time to change, repent, or take God seriously. This message looks at the danger of spiritual complacency and invites us into the security of God's wisdom.
Proverbs 1:20-33
We all want to live well, but few of us know how. This message unpacks what biblical wisdom offers, what keeps us from it, and the foundation on which it's built.
Proverbs 1:1-7
In a world that preaches self-assurance, it’s easy to assume that we have all the answers. This message challenges that mindset, exploring the humility that’s needed to avoid self-deception.
1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5
It can feel as if kids require more of us than we have to give. And when it does, our stress and anxiety gets passed on to our children. This message looks at how to approach parenting in a way that expresses trust in God and invites His help in our families.
Psalm 127:1-5
Spiritual wisdom isn’t something you get with education or connections. It’s something that God is pleased to reveal to those who seek it. This message looks at how to receive the wisdom you need to live the life that you want.
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Our world is dominated by the rich, powerful, and beautiful. It’s hard for regular people to not feel discouraged by their inadequacies. This message considers how God deliberately uses our weaknesses for His glory.
1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5
Stephen Hawking was a brilliant thinker who was revered for his ideas, but he consistently rejected any notion of God. Is it foolish to believe in Jesus? If not, how should we understand it when intelligent people deny Him?
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to question God’s decisions or imagine we could do better. This message looks at how God confronts that attitude in Job and helps us to step back, see our limitations, and prepare for the day when we’ll meet Him ourselves.
Job 40:1-9; 42:1-6
When tragedies hit, sometimes religious people offer simplistic remedies that only add to our pain. This message looks at how we can avoid the dangerous counsel we’re tempted to cling to when difficulties come.
Job 8:1-10
The Christian life is a lifelong marathon with plenty of ups and downs. The opening of the Letter of James offers us instruction for running and finishing this race.
James 1:2-12
It’s hard to live life well without making plans: what career path to take, who to marry, where to live. People make plans all the time; but what does God have to say about that? Our text speaks specifically to this part of our lives.
James 4:13-17
We all have questions about life, and there are many voices in our world offering answers. This message looks at how to discern wisely and know whether the people we’re following and the answers we’re getting are going to help of hinder us.
James 3:13-18
We all face trials, and it can be frustrating when God doesn’t take them away. This message looks at how God uses suffering in our lives and what we can do to partner with Him.
James 1:1-18