August 18, 2019 Good morning. We’re studying the proverbs this summer, so if you have your Bible, turn to Proverbs. We have been studying this book so that we can grow in grow in wisdom. And by wisdom, I do not mean data or information. Wisdom is the ability to skillfully navigate a complex world. […]
PROVERBS ON WORK
August 11, 2019 Good morning. We have been studying the Proverbs this summer, so if you have your turn to Proverbs. We’re going to start in ch6, but we’ll be all over the place. As you know, we’ve been covering this section theme by theme. Josh preached two incredible messages on words the past two […]
PROVERBS ON MONEY
July 21, 2019 Introduction [24] One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. [25] Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. [28] Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. […]
WISDOM IN THE FAMILY
July 14, 2019 Good morning. My name is Michael Talley and it’s great to worship together this morning on a Family Worship Sunday. It’s good to have some extra kids in the service this morning. We have been studying the Proverbs this summer, which as we have seen is a book of wisdom to help […]
PROVERBS 3:1-12
June 30, 2019 Introduction 1. Do not plug your ears to God’s word (1-2) [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, [2] for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 2. Do not harden your heart (3-4) [3] Let not […]
The Wisdom and Power of God
April 7, 2019 Message by Michael Talley, Discipleship Pastor Last week our text in the book of Hebrews ended with a strong command. After reminding the church that Jesus had suffered outside the city in order to sanctify them through his blood, he encouraged the members of the church to go outside the camp and […]
Called to Freedom
January 27, 2019 I want to start with a question this morning. What would you do for freedom? If you grew up in America, there is a good chance that you’ve never given that question much thought. But let’s imagine that you lived a life of slavery or oppression. Let’s imagine that you suddenly found […]
PSALM 50
September 30, 2018 Good morning. If you have your Bible, turn to Psalm 50. Over the past few months, we’ve been studying the book of Hebrews. As you know, this letter was written to a group of discouraged Jewish Christians. Apparently, many of these news believers had decided to go back to an Old […]
PSALM 46 & LUTHER
September 24, 2017 If you have your Bible, turn to Psalm 46. When Scott returns next week, he is going to lead us in five-week series on the theology of the Protestant Reformation. I know we’re so close to finishing our study on the gospel of Mark, but the month of October is an […]
ACTS 2:40-47 – FOOD
May 14, 2017 My wife and I are coming up on our 5th anniversary at ABF. But in many ways, it feels like we’ve been here for four years. Allow me to explain. We moved to Boone in August of 2012. I started work on a Tuesday and students moved into town that Friday. […]