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This sermon explores the purpose of suffering by examining James chapter 1, teaching that trials are productive tools designed to reveal hidden flaws in faith and deepen a believer's knowledge of Christ. The preacher argues that Christians should count it all joy not because they enjoy pain, but because testing produces steadfastness and draws believers closer to God. Key themes include the sovereignty of God in ordaining difficulties, the necessity of asking for wisdom without doubting, and the assurance that trials are not signs of divine displeasure. By looking to the cross, believers can overcome feelings of innocence or guilt, finding rest in Christ's finished work. Ultimately, the message encourages a persistent pursuit of knowing Jesus more intimately through every season of life.

Due to recent events in the life of our congregation, Pastor Trey elected to take a break this past weekend from our sermon series through Genesis 12-25 to preach a sermon from Psalm 90 entitled, "On Mortality". In this prayer of Moses, we are reminded to "number our days" and so gain a heart of wisdom. Ultimately, we are driven to lift up our heads and to find our comfort, assurance, and hope in Jesus Christ—whether in life or death. For more information on River Community Church and its ministries, please visit https://www.rivercommunity.org

B.I. — Ministry's challenges create situations that demand spiritual wisdom and commitment with which to properly address service to our Lord. INTRODUCTION: 6A. THE CHALLENGE OF LOGISTICS. 10:1-24 1B. The parameters of ministry. 1-16 1C. The need for laborers. 1-3a 2C. The dangers of ministry. 3b 3C. The distraction of ministry. 4 4C. The provisions for ministry. 5-8 5C. The foci of ministry. 9 6C. The response to ministry. 10-16 2B. A caveat concerning ministry. 17-24 1C. The success of ministry. 17-19 2C. A perspective on success. 20-24 CONCLUSION:

The sermon contrasts demanding attitudes toward God with the humility and respect shown to earthly parents. It argues that loving God should inspire believers to approach Him with gratitude rather than entitlement. The speaker illustrates this by comparing how children ask their parents for needs against how adults often demand from God. This perspective shifts prayer from a list of demands to a relational dialogue rooted in reverence. The message concludes with a prayer for wisdom and patience in teaching children about God's care.

Proverbs 30 teaches that true wisdom begins with humility before God and trust in His perfect Word. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins considers the limitations of human understanding, the sufficiency and reliability of Scripture, the importance of contentment, the danger of pride, the wisdom displayed in creation, and the need for self-control. Proverbs 30:5 says, "Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him." This chapter reminds Christians to walk humbly before God, trust the truth and sufficiency of His Word, pursue contentment, reject pride and self-reliance, and practice biblical restraint. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

When you live in the context of joyful, prayerful, thankful, you become God's will.

Since God is the God of truth, those who have been born again should be marked by truthfulness in both word and life.

Sunday morning sermon from Berean Bible Church, Hilo, HI. Kahu Daniel Costales delivering the message of Wisdom of Men and Nations