This sermon examines Paul's address to the Athenian philosophers on Mars Hill, highlighting his strategic approach to sharing the gospel with a religious but pagan audience. The preacher emphasizes how Paul built bridges rather than walls by identifying a point of contact in their altar to an unknown God, thereby opening a dialogue for truth. Key theological themes include the nature of God as Creator, Sovereign Lord, Transcendent being, Self-sufficient source, and Life-giver, contrasting these truths with modern spiritualities and ancient polytheism. The message encourages believers to share the gospel with tact, love, and wisdom, adapting their communication to their audience's context without compromising biblical truth. Ultimately, the sermon calls Christians to gratitude for salvation and to actively engage in evangelism by respectfully presenting the true God to those who do not know Him.

The sermon "The Fullness of Deity" warns Christians to remain alert against false teaching, human philosophy, religious traditions, and spiritual deception that promise wisdom or fulfillment apart from Christ. Paul's answer to these competing claims is that the fullness of deity dwells bodily in Jesus Christ, and believers have already been filled in Him; therefore, the world, false religion, and demonic powers have nothing greater to offer. Christians have been united to Christ not through human rituals or works, but through God's work of regeneration and faith, having been made alive with Christ while their entire record of debt was canceled and nailed to the cross. Because Jesus has disarmed the rulers and authorities and triumphed over them, believers should not return to the captivity of a kingdom Christ has already defeated. The sermon therefore calls Christians to grow in discernment, remain grounded in Scripture, and believe what God says about their identity and security in Christ: the debt has been canceled, the enemy has been disarmed, and the King has risen.

This class explores the biblical definition of foolishness as the active rejection of God and His revealed truth, contrasting it with wisdom which is the application of God's knowledge. By examining passages from Romans, Matthew, Psalms, and Proverbs, the text establishes that foolishness manifests in denying God's existence, trusting in self-reliance, and ignoring divine correction. The preacher clarifies that while believers are wise in Christ, they can still act foolishly by disobeying His commands or living as if God does not exist. Key characteristics of a fool include arrogance, credulity, and a refusal to submit to Scripture's authority. Ultimately, the message calls for self-examination and reliance on Christ to overcome folly and pursue true wisdom.

Wisdom requires that we are amenable to reproof by the word of God.

The sermon emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of God's Word compared to the fleeting nature of human life. It focuses on Psalm 119:130, explaining that divine truth provides illumination and understanding specifically for those who are humble and simple. The preacher argues that Scripture must enter deeply into a believer's heart rather than merely engaging the intellect to effectively guide them through trials and darkness. This internalization of God's Word fosters spiritual growth, corrects theological errors, and produces godly sorrow rather than worldly despair. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to constantly meditate on Scripture to gain wisdom that surpasses human scholarship and leads to a deeper knowledge of God.

In this message, taken from Matthew 22:15-22, we learn from Jesus that Christians live with a dual citizenship in which we normally can honor both human government and God. We also learn some biblical wisdom as to how to cope with living as citizens of the coming kingdom while dealing with human government that contradicts God's commands. Come and hear for yourself the wisdom that God has for believers to live faithfully with this dual citizenship until Christ returns.

The sermon explores the interplay between divine sovereignty and human teachability through Paul's second missionary journey in Acts 16. It highlights how God redirected Paul's plans to Macedonia, demonstrating that circumstances are not always reliable indicators of His will. The narrative emphasizes Timothy's circumcision as a strategic act of wisdom rather than necessity for salvation, illustrating the importance of discernment in ministry. Central to the message is Lydia's conversion, which serves as a prime example of the Lord opening hearts to receive the gospel with a teachable spirit. Ultimately, the preacher urges believers to examine their own hearts, prioritize reliance on Christ's sufficiency, and maintain a posture of humility and openness to God's word.