Pure, peaceable. These are the first two attributes of heavenly wisdom. Being wisdom filled is an imperative of a holy life and it is a direct window into the spiritual condition of the believer. We begin today by asking the question again. Who is wise? Once we get the pure, peaceable wisdom of God it begins to produce outwardly its attributes, to where others are now the direct recipient of this Heavenly wisdom. The attribute we will discuss today is this attribute of heavenly wisdom being gentle. Gentleness is something that as I have studied on it this week and tried to listen to the Holy Ghost has been determined to be a distinction of someone with great power and strength. For without strength there would be no demonstration of gentleness.

This sermon examines the proper attitude and purpose of partaking in the Lord's Supper by analyzing the church in Corinth's failures with division, selfishness, and drunkenness. The preacher emphasizes that the table is a demonstration of unity and love among believers, requiring reconciliation before worship rather than mere religious obligation. It challenges the congregation to avoid the busyness of ministry that causes them to forget their Savior, urging them to use the ordinance as a spiritual pause to renew their focus on Christ's sacrifice. The message calls for self-examination and genuine communion with other believers, ensuring that participation honors God and reflects the body of Christ. Ultimately, the Lord's Table serves as an emotional and spiritual reminder of God's love, inviting believers to yield themselves anew to Him.

This sermon defines the biblical role of church elders during a nomination season by examining 1 Peter 5. The preacher identifies five key aspects of elder ministry: shepherding the flock with personal care, providing willing oversight without domineering, serving as moral examples, teaching sound doctrine, and maintaining a life of prayer. Emphasizing that elders are men under authority who must possess strong character and humility, the message challenges members to nominate individuals who demonstrate a genuine love for Christ and His people rather than those seeking power or control. The ultimate goal is to equip the congregation with leaders who faithfully guide the church through both ordinary ministry and times of trial.

There is a lot of confusion regarding the church. Many people, even professing Christians, view the church like any other kind of organization, where membership and participation are optional. Others see it unnecessary, or even harmful: "I love Jesus but not the Church." But if we knew what kind of gift the church is for God's people we would treasure it, find our rest in it, and strive to seek her good (see Ps. 122:9).

1. We Are Comforted 2. We Are Able to Comfort One Another 3. The Source Of This Comfort And Strength Scripture: 2 Corinthans 1: 3, 4 Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4 Songs: 31C, 119U, 42A, 30A

Paster: Andy Riley Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Calico Rock, AR Old fashion singing and KJV preaching

The sermon explores the doctrine of spiritual assurance, arguing that believers can have confidence in their salvation through four vital aspects of faith. These include sincere love for others and God, a clear conscience informed by Scripture, answered prayers aligned with God's will, and abiding union with Christ through the Holy Spirit. The preacher emphasizes that while doubt and condemnation are common experiences, God's omniscience and mercy provide a greater basis for peace than human feelings. Ultimately, true assurance is found not in self-evaluation but in trusting the finished work of Jesus Christ and the internal witness of the Spirit.

The sermon centers on the Apostle Paul's exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to rejoice, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances as God's will for believers. It contrasts the sin of murmuring with the biblical call to gratitude, using the examples of the ten lepers and the Israelites in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of complaining against God. The preacher emphasizes that true thanksgiving is not dependent on favorable circumstances but rests on the certainty that Christ has met humanity's greatest need through His sacrifice and resurrection. By viewing suffering through the lens of Job and the cross, believers are encouraged to pour out their complaints to God rather than about Him, finding comfort in His sovereignty and love. Ultimately, the message calls for a life marked by persistent prayer and gratitude, anchored in the faithfulness of God who sanctifies His people completely.