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Why should we trust God's wisdom with the decisions of our lives? In Proverbs 8:12–36, Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman presenting her qualifications, revealing why she deserves our attention, trust, and obedience. Wisdom offers prudence, knowledge, sound counsel, understanding, and strength to navigate life's decisions. She teaches us to hate what God hates, seek godly counsel, lead with righteousness, and pursue riches that endure beyond this life. Ultimately, wisdom flows from God's own perfect nature, and Solomon calls us to seek her early, walk in her ways, and recognize the consequences of rejecting her instruction.

In Ephesians 1:7–12, Paul reveals that God's saving work in Christ extends far beyond the forgiveness of sins. Through three glorious truths- redemption, revelation, and inheritance- we see how God graciously redeems His people, unfolds His eternal purpose to unite all things in Christ, and secures an everlasting inheritance for His adopted children. Christ's blood has purchased our forgiveness, God's sovereign plan is unfolding according to His perfect will, and our future is secure in Him. These blessings are not earned through human effort but freely given according to the riches of God's grace. This sermon calls believers to rest in Christ's finished work, live under His lordship, and trust His promises amid life's uncertainties. From our redemption to our eternal inheritance, all things are to the praise of God's glory.

This recording is from the 32nd session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Oct. 25, 2026, on the 25th chapter of the book, on the topic of "Marriage." For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/EastfordBaptistChurch Stream and download our sermons (audio and video versions) on Sermon Audio! https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/eastfordbaptist/ Visit us on our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastfordbaptistchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastfordbaptistchurch

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, join Pastor Steve Williamson and host Blake Lindsey for Episode Five of our Better Together series that is focusing on the fabric of family, marriage relationships and the rearing of children. Pastor Williamson has entitled this week's episode, Love That Lasts A Lifetime, and details the responsibilities of the husband and wife as to how to have this love that will last, until death do you part..

Wisdom is calling, but are we listening? In Proverbs 8:1–11, Solomon presents wisdom as a voice that actively seeks our attention, offering God's perspective for the decisions we face every day. Wisdom is not reserved for the educated, the spiritually mature, or a select few. It calls to everyone, offering guidance in our relationships, finances, families, and daily lives. Yet wisdom is often ignored, not because it is unavailable, but because we fail to listen, diligently seek it, and value God's instruction above our own desires.

This sermon explores the theological purpose of God's eternal election as presented in Ephesians 1:3-6, arguing that believers were chosen for holiness, adoption, and the praise of God's glory. The message clarifies that salvation is not merely about forgiveness but involves a transformative process where grace produces obedience, countering both legalism and antinomianism. It emphasizes the familial reality of adoption, urging believers to approach God with the confidence of children rather than the fear of outsiders, while grounding their identity in Christ's work rather than fluctuating emotions. The sermon concludes by directing the ultimate end of election toward the worship of God, warning against pride or speculation and encouraging a humble, awe-filled response to the sovereign grace that chose the elect before the foundation of the world.

This sermon examines the distinction between religious noise and genuine spiritual power, using the metaphor of a firecracker versus dynamite to illustrate the difference between impressive speech and transformative action. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4, the message warns against the danger of mistaking God's patience for approval and relying on eloquence rather than the evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in one's life. The preacher challenges the congregation to evaluate their own spiritual maturity by asking whether they are prepared to be held accountable and corrected, rather than merely defending their own positions. True Christian maturity is defined not by what one says, but by the power of God evidenced through humility, obedience, and repentance. The central call is to move beyond self-confidence and pride, allowing the gospel to produce real change in character and conduct.

Why would the apostle who calls marriage a living picture of Christ and the church also tell some people not to marry? In the final episode of our Christ and culture series, Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 and a claim that rarely makes it into church life: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around. He moves from Paul's logic to the questions it raises about discretionary income, a nicer car, a political donation, a well-drilling project, and the careers we steer our children toward. He also tells why he turned away from Special Forces, politics, and graduate philosophy to study what lasts the longest. Cultural life matters, but how much of your life should it get? Listen, then pass it to the pastor, elder, or friend who is wrestling with that question.

This sermon examines the biblical definition of a blessed life by contrasting the world's materialistic pursuit of happiness with the wisdom literature of Psalm 128. It argues that true blessedness is not measured by wealth or success but is found in fearing the Lord and walking in His ways. The text explores the specific blessings of labor, marriage, and children, acknowledging that while sin has introduced pain and struggle into these areas, they remain gifts from God. The message emphasizes that human effort alone is insufficient for true blessedness, pointing instead to Christ as the source of all spiritual blessings and the one who secures peace for His people. The sermon concludes with a call to trust in God's providence and to seek His favor through faithful obedience rather than self-reliance.

This sermon examines the Corinthian church's self-deception, where believers claimed spiritual maturity and abundance while remaining in need of grace. Paul uses biting irony to expose their pride, contrasting their perceived status with the apostles' suffering and humility. The message challenges the modern tendency to prioritize appearances and comfort over authentic faithfulness, arguing that true spiritual health is found in acknowledging weakness rather than masking it. It emphasizes that biblical love involves loving correction and confrontation of sin, rather than mere acceptance or silence. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life shaped by Christ's example, where doctrine produces obedience and believers rely daily on divine grace.