THE ART OF LISTENING: Becoming a True Witness for Christ | Biblical Evangelism 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm. 🗡️ Are you struggling to effectively witness to non-believers? Discover why LISTENING is the most overlooked skill in evangelism and why most Christians fail to reach the lost. In this powerful sermon, Pastor explores the biblical mandate for believers to become faithful witnesses who truly understand others before sharing the gospel. Learn why confrontational approaches often fail and how gentleness has the power to "subdue the strongest opposition." Master practical witnessing techniques that Jesus modeled - showing love, practicing humility, and demonstrating genuine friendship. Discover why your speech must be "seasoned with salt" and how to avoid common witnessing mistakes that push people away from Christ. Transform your evangelism approach today! Subscribe for more biblical teaching on effective soul-winning strategies that honor God while reaching the lost. Share this message with your church's evangelism team! Scripture References: • Proverbs 14:5 • Galatians 4:16 • 1 Peter 5:5-6 • Proverbs 3:34 • Proverbs 18:24 • Psalm 41:9 • 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 • Proverbs 28:23 • James 4:4-6 • James 5:20 • Colossians 4:5-6 #ChristianWitness #Evangelism #BibleStudy #GospelSharing #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/

The Building Blocks of Wisdom: Joseph's Journey from Slave to Ruler | Pastor Melvin Daniel 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Melvin Daniel at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 4:15 pm. 🗡️ Are life's trials wearing you down? Discover how Joseph's garments reveal the step-by-step process of building true wisdom through every hardship! In this powerful message from our 2025 Bible Conference "The Way of Wisdom," Pastor Melvin Daniel unpacks the hidden meaning behind each of Joseph's garments - from his coat of many colors to his royal robes - revealing how God was building wisdom through deception, temptation, and imprisonment. Learn how Joseph's faithfulness during tribulation, his honor toward authority, and his acknowledgment of God transformed a slave into Pharaoh's trusted advisor. Pastor Daniel reveals how these same principles can develop wisdom in your own life, regardless of your current circumstances. Join us for this enlightening Bible study on Genesis 37-41 and discover the wisdom that comes through faithfulness, not just knowledge. Like, subscribe, and share to receive more powerful insights from our 2025 Bible Conference: "The Way of Wisdom." #BiblicalWisdom #JosephsJourney #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #OvercomingTrials #GodsPlan #FaithfulnessInTribulation #MelvinDaniel #BibleConference2025 #WayOfWisdom 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/

O the Depth of the Riches: The Wisdom of God | Tim Crotts | 2025 Bible Conference 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Tim Crotts at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm. 🗡️ 🔍 Have you ever been overwhelmed by the incredible wisdom of God's plan for salvation? Pastor Tim Crotts delivers a powerful, heartfelt message exploring Romans 11:33 - "Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!" In this stirring sermon from our 2025 Bible Conference themed "The Way of Wisdom," Pastor Crotts takes us on a journey through Scripture - from Psalms to Proverbs to Daniel - revealing how God's wisdom is displayed in creation, in His works, and in His dealings with men. But the pinnacle comes when we discover how God's wisdom created a plan of salvation that includes both Jews and Gentiles. Experience the same excitement that caused Paul to exclaim in wonder at God's redemptive plan. Pastor Crotts shares personal testimonies of God's wisdom working through his parents' faithful example and reminds us that none of us deserve salvation - yet through Christ, we stand clothed in His righteousness! 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more powerful messages from our Bible Conference series and join us next year as we continue exploring God's Word together! #BibleConference2025 #TheWayOfWisdom #TimCrotts #Romans11 #GospelMessage #ChristianPreaching #BibleTeaching 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/

The Three Greatest Failures of King David - Pastor Dean Powers | 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Dean Powers at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:30 pm. 🗡️ Have you ever wondered why even the wisest people sometimes make catastrophic mistakes? Pastor Dean Powers exposes the three critical moments when King David - a man after God's own heart - forsook wisdom and paid a devastating price. In this powerful sermon from our 2025 Bible Conference, discover how David's failures with the Ark of the Covenant, Bathsheba, and numbering Israel reveal profound truths about wisdom. Learn why these mistakes cost lives and how even a man with God's wisdom could lean on his own understanding. Pastor Powers delivers practical insights about maintaining wisdom in your daily walk with God. You'll understand why wisdom must be fought for, how easily it can be lost "in the twinkling of an eye," and why God's ways must never be replaced with worldly methods. Watch now to learn how to avoid David's pitfalls and embrace true biblical wisdom. Subscribe for more messages from our "The Way of Wisdom" Bible Conference 2025, and share this vital teaching with someone who needs divine wisdom for today's challenges. #BiblicalWisdom #KingDavid #ChristianLiving #BibleConference2025 #WisdomOfGod 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/

The Way of Wisdom: Spiritually Minded vs. Worldly Wisdom - Pastor Ron Ralph | 2025 Bible Conference 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Ron Ralph at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:30 pm. 🗡️ 🔥 Have you ever wondered why some spiritual leaders seem wise but harbor bitterness and strife? Pastor Ron Ralph delivers a powerful message from James 3 that will challenge your understanding of true godly wisdom! In this eye-opening sermon, Pastor Ralph breaks down the stark difference between earthly wisdom (filled with envy and strife) and the pure, peaceable wisdom from above. With over 40 years of ministry experience, he offers practical insights on: • Why spiritual wisdom demands purity of heart, not just knowledge • How division among believers reveals a lack of heavenly wisdom • The connection between true wisdom and Christ-like love • Why suffering is necessary for spiritual maturity "Sometimes we're more interested in hearing what a man has to say than what God has to say." - Pastor Ralph challenges our priorities and reveals how genuine wisdom manifests in how we treat others. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more messages from our 2025 Bible Conference: "The Way of Wisdom" featuring powerhouse preachers delivering biblical truth for these challenging times! #BiblicalWisdom #JamesChapter3 #RonRalph #BibleConference2025 #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #IndependentBaptist 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/

The Wise Man's Tongue | Pastor Melvin Daniel | The Way of Wisdom Bible Conference 2025 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Melvin Daniel at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm. 🗡️ 🔥 Is your tongue controlling your life or are you controlling your tongue? In this powerful message from our 2025 Bible Conference, guest preacher Pastor Melvin Daniel explores James 3 and reveals how our words determine whether we're walking in wisdom or foolishness. 📖 Drawing from Proverbs and personal experiences, Pastor Daniel delivers practical wisdom on: • Why silence is often the wisest response • How the Spirit can guide your speech in challenging moments • When to stand firm and speak truth • Speaking according to your position and responsibility 🙏 "The difference between the fool and the wise man has a lot to do with the tongue." - Pastor Melvin Daniel This eye-opening sermon shows how wisdom starts with mastering your words. As James teaches, the tongue is a small member but can set our whole life on fire - or be used to bring peace and righteousness. #BibleTeaching #Wisdom #JamesChapter3 #ChristianLiving #BibleConference2025 #PowerOfWords #SpiritualWisdom #BiblicalWisdom 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/ Stay Connected with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Social Media: ✝️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimBaptistCookeville ✝️ Sermon Audio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/pilgrimbaptist Donate To Pilgrim Baptist Church: 🙏 https://pilgrimbaptist

Applying Our Hearts to Wisdom - Pastor Tim Crotts | 2025 Bible Conference 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Tim Crotts at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 3:30 pm. 🗡️ Are you wasting the precious gift of time God has given you? In this powerful message from Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference themed "The Way of Wisdom," guest preacher Pastor Tim Crotts delivers a soul-stirring sermon on Psalm 90:12 - "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." Discover the five practical ways to apply wisdom in your daily walk: • Realize the shortness of life • Embrace youthful reverence for God • Choose heavenly duties over earthly distractions • Live with serious purpose • Be a consistent Christian example to a watching world Time is fleeting - "We either master our minutes or become slaves to them." Pastor Crotts reminds us that making our time count for Christ is true wisdom in light of eternity. Don't miss this challenging message that will transform how you view each day God has given you! Like, comment, and subscribe for more Biblical teaching from our Bible Conference series. #BibleConference2025 #ChristianWisdom #TimeManagement #BiblicalWisdom #PsalmStudy #ChristianLiving #ApplyingWisdom #NumberOurDays #BaptistPreaching #BibleStudy 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/ Stay Connected with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Social Media: ✝️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimBaptistCookeville

The Meekness of Wisdom - Pastor Ron Ralph | 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Ron Ralph at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:30 pm. 🗡️ Struggling with pride in your Christian walk? Discover the true power of wisdom through meekness! Pastor Ron Ralph delivers a transformative message from James 3:13-18 that challenges our understanding of what godly wisdom looks like in action. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Ralph reveals how true wisdom is both active and humble, drawing fascinating parallels between wisdom and nature's smallest yet wisest creatures. You'll be captivated by his practical insights on how Jesus demonstrated the "meekness of wisdom" and why this quality is essential for Christian leaders, husbands, fathers, and believers today. Whether you're battling with pride, struggling with authority, or simply seeking to grow in godly wisdom, this message will convict, encourage, and equip you to apply biblical wisdom in your daily life. Pastor Ralph's transparent examples and biblical exposition make complex truths accessible and applicable. Don't miss this powerful sermon from our 2025 Bible Conference! Like, subscribe, and share this message to help others discover the way of true wisdom. Download our church app or visit our website for more resources on growing in Christ-like wisdom. #BiblicalWisdom #JamesStudy #ChristianLeadership #BibleConference #MeeknessinChrist 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/

Finding Wisdom in God's Word | Powerful Sermon by Pastor Eric Vick | 2025 Bible Conference 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Eric Vick at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 4:15 pm. 🗡️ Are you searching for answers in a confusing world? Join Pastor Eric Vick as he reveals where true wisdom comes from in this powerful sermon examining James 1 and Proverbs 30. Journey through scripture as Pastor Vick explores what it means to seek God's wisdom and how the Bible provides answers to life's most important questions. Learn how God "upbraideth not" when we humbly ask for wisdom and why every word of God is "pure" and "a shield to those who put their trust in Him." Strengthen your faith, deepen your biblical understanding, and gain practical wisdom for daily living. Pastor Vick's message will inspire you to treasure God's Word as your ultimate guide for finding direction in life's challenges. #ChristianSermon #BiblicalWisdom #JamesChapter1 #ProverbsStudy #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #GospelTruth 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/ Stay Connected with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Social Media: ✝️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimBaptistCookeville ✝️ Sermon Audio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/pilgrimbaptist Donate To Pilgrim Baptist Church: 🙏 https://pilgrimbaptist.church/giving

Answers for Agur | Wisdom from Proverbs 30 🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered by Pastor Eric Vick at Pilgrim Baptist Church's 2025 Bible Conference: The Way of Wisdom on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:30 pm. 🗡️ Dive into this powerful Bible study on wisdom from Proverbs 30, exploring the questions of Agur and finding answers in God's Word. This sermon examines what true wisdom is, why we need it, and how Jesus Christ is the ultimate answer to our spiritual questions. Learn about the difference between knowledge and wisdom, discover how to apply biblical wisdom in daily life, and understand why "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Perfect for family devotions, Bible study groups, or personal spiritual growth. #BibleStudy #Proverbs #ChristianWisdom #BiblicalTeaching 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 🕮 For more info, about Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Cookeville, TN visit: ⛪ https://pilgrimbaptist.church/ Pastor Fortunato's Blog: ✍️ https://fortunato.blog/ Stay Connected with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Social Media: ✝️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimBaptistCookeville ✝️ Sermon Audio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/pilgrimbaptist Donate To Pilgrim Baptist Church: 🙏 https://pilgrimbaptist.church/giving