Proverbs 6:20-24 — There's a woman coming down the road ahead of your son. Solomon won't say her name yet. First, he arms him. This family integrated church sermon walks through Proverbs 6:20-24, where Solomon — writing as a father to his son — builds a case for arming a young man with the word before ever naming the danger waiting for him. Pastor Fortunato traces how a father's commandment and a mother's law bind, lead, keep, and light a son's path — all before the "evil woman" of verse 24 is even identified. If you're raising sons and want to know how to prepare them before temptation arrives, not after, this verse-by-verse message through Proverbs 6 is for you. Have you been keeping your faith private — believed in the back room, but quiet in public? This message confronts that directly: "the secret Christian is the vulnerable Christian." If you've let your walk with God become something hidden rather than worn, this sermon speaks straight to that. This is expository preaching in its fullest sense — Solomon's structure in Proverbs 6:20-24 unpacked triad by triad: the word leads you when you walk, keeps you when you sleep, and talks with you when you wake, all before the "evil woman" of verse 24 is even named. Pastor Fortunato ties this straight back to family discipleship — a father's commandment and a mother's law working together to arm a son long before the test comes. This sermon walks through Proverbs 6:20-24, explaining: - Why unobeyed instruction is only information, not instruction - The two-parent voice of Proverbs — why both father and mother are named - "Bind them continually" — why private conviction can't stay private

Around the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. A report last Friday indicated 28 Christians were massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants targeted a village overnight. A week ago today, the ACLJ reported in the Congo, the DRC, Islamic jihadists were conducting a village-by-village extermination of Christians. They report in the last three weeks, 76 Christians were hunted down and slaughtered/beheaded, executed in groups, and dragged from their homes. The ultimatum is: "Deny Christ or die." Earlier this month a story indicated that authorities with the Chinese Communist Party raided the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house church detaining pastors and dozens of members, including children. Also this month in India, it was reported that three Christian families had their homes burned down by a suspected Hindu mob. The matter of persecution is very real and it's happening every day. Todd Nettleton is Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio and joins us for this edition of Crosstalk.

DON'T LEAVE YOUR TOOLS IN THE SHED. {Why So Many Christians Live Powerless} 2 Timothy 1:6–7 KJVHave you ever walked into an old tool shed and seen good tools hanging on the wall covered with dust? The hammer still works. The saw is still sharp. The shovel is still strong—but nothing gets built because nobody is using them. That is the picture Paul gives Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6–7. God has not stopped giving His people power. The problem is not that Heaven has run out of tools. The problem is that too many Christians have left God's tools hanging in the shed.In this message, we will discover five spiritual tools God has already placed into every believer's hands: the Tool of Praise (Psalm 134:2), the Tool of Prayer (James 5:16), the Tool of God's Word (Hebrews 4:12), the Tool of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8), and the Tool of Obedience (James 1:22–25). These are not new tools we must search for—they are gifts God has already provided for every child of God.This message is a call to dust off the tools God has already given you. Pick up your Bible. Lift your hands in praise. Fall on your knees in prayer. Walk in the power of the Holy Ghost. Obey God's voice without delay. When God's people stop leaving their tools in the shed, revival begins, lives are changed, families are restored, souls are saved, and the church once again becomes a mighty force for the glory of God.The tools are ready. The work is waiting. The only question is... will you leave them hanging in the shed, or will you pick them up and let God use you?

Raising Children in the Lord Part 5 Acts 2:37-47, Ephesians 6:4

⛪ Preached at Pilgrim Baptist Church • Cookeville, TN • Kids Takeover Service This is our Kids Takeover Service, where Pilgrim youth conduct our entire afternoon church service. The entire service as based off the memory verses and lessons that they learned during our Family Sunday School lesson series on the 7 Judgments of God: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY4JkL_xiDq57ghN7N9Zz8ZsFXXtnIY6c&si=k4eYJUFmAi7YJs_4 ⛪ About Pilgrim Baptist Church: We're a family integrated church in Cookeville, Tennessee where families worship together under verse-by-verse expository preaching from the King James Bible. At Pilgrim, we believe in serious teaching for strong families built on biblical authority. Families worship together. No entertainment. No shortcuts. Just faithful Bible teaching that transforms families — including the next generation stepping up to teach it themselves. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly expository preaching through books of the Bible 📍 Visit Pilgrim Baptist Church: 170 4th Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506 Sunday Services: 10:00 AM — Family Integrated Sunday School 11:00 AM — Morning Worship 2:00 PM — Afternoon Service & Prayer Meeting Thursday Service: 6:00 PM — Midweek Bible Study 🌐 Learn More: pilgrimbaptist.church ✉️ Contact Pastor Fortunato: [email protected] 📞 Call: 931-219-2224 Plan your visit: pilgrimbaptist.church/plan-your-visit #FamilyIntegratedChurch #YouthPreaching #YouthMinistry #YouthWorship #KidsMinistry #ChurchFamily #Cookeville TN

LESSONS FROM THE HALLWAY. The Greatest Opportunities Are Often Right Outside Our Door. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)The strongest Christian homes are not built through one great event but through thousands of faithful moments lived for Jesus Christ. In this message, we discover that God often does His greatest work in the ordinary places of life—around the dinner table, in family conversations, during bedtime prayers, and even in the hallways of our homes. Every word, every choice, and every example leaves a legacy that will influence generations to come. This sermon challenges parents, grandparents, and every believer to make Christ the center of their home and to recognize that today's faithful obedience is shaping tomorrow's family. The greatest opportunities to serve God are often found right outside our own door. "A godly home is built one faithful day at a time, with Jesus Christ as its foundation."

STAND THEREFORE 1 Timothy 1:1-2 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." Ephesians 6:14 "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth…" Fatherhood is under attack in our generation. The attack is not merely political. It is not merely social. It is not merely educational. It is spiritual. For decades society has worked tirelessly to convince men that fatherhood is optional, masculinity is toxic, conviction is dangerous, and leadership is oppressive. The results speak for themselves. Numerous studies across the Western world consistently demonstrate that children raised without a present, engaged father face dramatically higher risks of poverty, incarceration, substance abuse, behavioural problems, educational failure, and emotional instability. The statistics vary by nation and metho Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

When the Chair is Empty. Exodus 20:12 KJV Father's Day is a time to thank God for the fathers, mothers, and parents who have helped shape our lives. In this message, "When the Chair Is Empty – Honor Them Before They're Gone," we are reminded of the Fifth Commandment found in Exodus 20:12: "Honour thy father and thy mother." God places great value on honoring our parents because they are the first authority figures He gives us and often the first example of love, sacrifice, and guidance.Too often we wait until a chair sits empty at the family table before we realize how much someone meant to us. This message challenges us to express our love, gratitude, respect, and forgiveness while we still have the opportunity. Whether our parents are living or have already gone to be with the Lord, we can honor their influence and thank God for the role they played in our lives.The empty chair reminds us that time is precious, relationships matter, and love should never be postponed. Today is the day to honor those who have invested in us and to thank our Heavenly Father, whose love never fails and whose presence is never absent.

Characteristics of a godly father The sermon presents a biblical portrait of a godly father through the life of Job, emphasizing that true fatherhood is rooted in godliness rather than mere goodness. It highlights four key characteristics of Job's character—integrity, consistency, commitment to God, and a deliberate avoidance of evil—illustrating that a godly father is defined by inner righteousness, not external success. The message underscores the father's priority in nurturing his family's spiritual life through regular worship, intentional discipline, and a focus on inward holiness, even when children are not yet believers. Job's response to catastrophic loss—worshiping God, surrendering ownership, and maintaining faithful stewardship—demonstrates submission that honors God in both blessing and trial. Ultimately, the sermon calls all fathers and spiritual mentors, regardless of gender, to model a life of integrity, faith, and surrender, recognizing that they are stewards of God's gifts and agents in raising the next generation to honor Christ.

STAND THEREFORE 1 Timothy 1:1-2 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." Ephesians 6:14 "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth…" Fatherhood is under attack in our generation. The attack is not merely political. It is not merely social. It is not merely educational. It is spiritual. For decades society has worked tirelessly to convince men that fatherhood is optional, masculinity is toxic, conviction is dangerous, and leadership is oppressive. The results speak for themselves. Numerous studies across the Western world consistently demonstrate that children raised without a present, engaged father face dramatically higher risks of poverty, incarceration, substance abuse, behavioural problems, educational failure, and emotional instability. The statistics vary by nation and metho Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB