Squinting in Fog: Confidence
We need confidence in order to make decisions. Since we can’t be confident about knowing the future, or even knowing our own motivations, where should our confidence be? We have to trust God, who sees through the fog of our lives. A study of Proverbs 16.1-9.
Squinting in Fog: Errors
It is hard to make decisions when the future is a fog. But even worse is trying to make decisions when our own motivations are shrouded in the fantasy of serial sincerity. A study of Proverbs 30.32-33.
Squinting in Fog: Uncertainty
Wisdom is about decision-making. But how can we make wise decisions if the future is shrouded in fog? A study of Proverbs 14.12-18. (Pastor Raley answers questions about in this sermon in a second video below.)
Wisdom under a Microscope: Growth
Like all living things, wisdom grows. The liberating reality is that the wise life is not a static one, but a growing one. A study of Proverbs 1.1-7.
Wisdom under a Microscope: DNA
The DNA of wisdom tells you what you should do in your roles. But the word we need to use for this information is one we don’t use anymore: duty. A study of Proverbs 1.1-7.
Wisdom under a Microscope: Roles
A cell has parts that each play a role in its life. When we look closely at wisdom, we find roles that contribute to our flourishing. A study of Proverbs 1.1-7. (Pastor Raley answers questions about this sermon in a second video below.)
Wisdom under a Microscope: Behavior
Just as we can see the behavior of organisms under a microscope, we can see the virtues of wisdom when we zoom in close. A study of Proverbs 1.1-7.
Wisdom under a Microscope: Organism
In this special family service, we start putting wisdom under a microscope. We discover that wisdom is a living whole. A study of Proverbs 1.1-7.
Wisdom for Missions
BG seeks wisdom from four seasoned guides about the future of global missions. Pastor Raley talks with Chuck and Barbara Grimes and Dave and Joyce Jones.
Wisdom Journey: Turns
What should you do when your journey to Wisdom gets on the wrong track? A study of Proverbs 3.7.
Wisdom Journey: Arrivals
There are places of enjoyment in our wisdom journey where we arrive at healing. Due to technical problems, this sermon recording was cut off. But we were able to recover the majority of it.
Wisdom Journey: Guides
Whenever we journey to a new place, we need a guide–a person who will show us where to go and what to avoid. In this study of Proverbs 3.1-6, we observe three guides for our journey to wisdom. (Pastor Raley answers a question about this sermon in a second video below.)
Wisdom Journey: Departure
All journeys to wisdom depart from the same station–what Proverbs calls “the fear of the Lord.” This study of Proverbs 1.7 probes the reasons why our journey needs to start here.
Wisdom Journey: Invitation
This year, we start a journey to Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. In this study of Proverbs 8, we hear an invitation from Wisdom herself. (Pastor Raley answers questions about this sermon in a second video below.)