First Baptist Church of Durham

Suffering with Godliness and Godliness Toward Suffering 13.09.2026 44:52 ↓

This sermon explores practical ways to respond to suffering with godliness, drawing primarily from the book of Ruth. It instructs believers to focus on the work God has placed before them and to resist entitlement by recognizing that all blessings are unmerited grace. Additionally, it calls Christians to demonstrate godliness toward those who suffer through prayer, generous provision, and protecti...

Wisdom Cries Aloud to Be Heard 23.08.2026 35:47 ↓

This sermon explores the personification of Wisdom in Proverbs 1 as a bold figure crying out in public spaces, demanding attention from those who ignore her. The preacher contrasts this urgent divine call with the indifference of modern society, using a social experiment involving violinist Joshua Bell to illustrate how people often overlook profound value due to distraction or lack of discernment...

Two Kinds of People, Two Ways to Live 16.08.2026 43:09 ↓

The sermon contrasts the accelerating accumulation of human knowledge with the enduring lack of true wisdom, arguing that intellectual prowess cannot save humanity from folly. It introduces the book of Proverbs as a practical guide for daily living, emphasizing that genuine insight begins with the fear of the Lord rather than secular achievement. The speaker highlights the contrast between the wis...