Preached at RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC

What if the very thing you're ignoring could be the difference between life and death? In this powerful sermon from Proverbs 1:20-33, we encounter Lady Wisdom standing at the crossroads of culture—in the streets, the marketplace, the gates of our cities—crying out with an urgent message that demands our attention.

This isn't a gentle whisper or polite suggestion. Wisdom is screaming in the most unlady-like fashion, refusing to be relegated to the sidelines of our lives. Too many people treat Jesus like a garnish on their plate, a bumper sticker on their dumpster fire, or a bandaid on a gaping wound. But nobody cries out, "Give me parsley or else I die!"

WISDOM IS DEMANDING - She doesn't ask for your leftover attention; she demands to be heard above everything else. Standing where people actually are—not in seclusion but in the noisy streets of business, government, education, and the arts—Wisdom refuses to be ignored.

WISDOM IS DANGEROUS - But dangerous in two ways. Like fire that refines gold, burning away everything impure while leaving what's precious untouched. Our God is a consuming fire, and His Word is like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces. Yet our own folly is dangerous like poison—the deceitful heart, the careless words, the complacent attitude that destroys from within.

WISDOM IS OUR ONLY DELIVERANCE - For the simple ones (the uncommitted), the scoffers (the arrogant mockers), and the fools (the stubborn and excuse-filled)—there's a haunting question: "How long?" How many sermons? How many years? How much must you lose before you turn? But here's the hope: there's a triple grip on God's people—sealed by the Spirit, gripped by the Son, held by the Father. No one can snatch you away.

This message confronts our tendency toward spiritual complacency with the sobering reality that one day, when calamity strikes, those who refused Wisdom will call out—but it will be too late. Yet for those who listen now, who turn at her reproof, there is safety, security, and rest.

The choice is stark: Will you say to God, "Thy will be done," or will God say to you, "Thy will be done"?

Listen as we explore what it means to stop treating Jesus as an accessory and start embracing Him as the Holy fire who refines, the living Word who transforms, and the only true safety in a world rushing toward disaster.

Based on Proverbs 1:20-33 | RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC

🎙️ Episode Title: What Sin Takes from Us — and What Wisdom Gives Us (Proverbs 1:8–19)

📖 In this message from Proverbs 1:8–19, Pastor Kevin Phillips dives into the raw, unfiltered truth of Scripture — that Proverbs is reality-based counseling. It doesn’t show us how life ought to be; it shows us how it really is.

From the deception of sin to the clarity of God’s wisdom, this passage pulls back the curtain on the spiritual battle for our hearts. Sin promises freedom but steals everything that matters — our peace, our purpose, our families, even our souls. Wisdom, on the other hand, restores what sin destroys, giving back what’s been lost: truth, honor, rest, and life itself.

You’ll hear how foolishness invites us down a dead-end road, while wisdom — speaking like a loving Father — calls us to something higher, truer, and eternal.

🔥 Theme: What sin takes from us, and what wisdom gives us.
📍 Text: Proverbs 1:8–19
🎧 Speaker: Pastor Kevin Phillips — RiverSide Church

If you’ve ever wondered why sin feels so enticing but leaves you empty, this message will open your eyes to reality — and point you back to the only One who can make you whole again.

Brother Mason Tucker delivers his first sermon ever on this night at RiverSide Church. Going verse by verse in Ephesians 1 he shows the majesty and power of God. Mason is a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries. A street ministry with a heart to help the least of these! Please keep this young man in prayer as he follows the calling on his life.

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🎙️ What if God answered your deepest questions… not with explanations, but with a whirlwind of questions of His own?

In Job 39–41, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most intense encounters in Scripture. God humbles Job with a storm of questions — not to crush him, but to heal him. In this fierce cross-examination, we discover the sympathy within God’s sovereignty and the grace within grief.

Job doesn’t get the “why” behind his suffering, but he comes face-to-face with the One who holds all things in His hands.

🔥 Join us for a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, we are deeply loved, fully known, and never abandoned.

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Keywords: Job sermon, God’s sovereignty, suffering and grace, Pastor Kevin preaching
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🎙️ Ever wondered what happens when man dares to challenge God in court? In Job 38, Pastor Kevin from Riverside Church unpacks one of the most breathtaking moments in Scripture — when Job demands his case against God… and God actually shows up.

But instead of Job putting God on trial, the tables turn. The Almighty unleashes a storm of questions about creation, the oceans, the weather systems, the stars, and the very foundations of the earth. Each question isn’t just knowledge — it’s power, designed to humble Job and remind us who truly reigns sovereign.

🔥 Tune in to hear how God’s majesty breaks Job’s pride and points us back to trust, awe, and surrender.

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“There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than the doctrine of divine sovereignty.” - Charles Haddon Spurgeon

In chapters 36 & 37 Elihu continues to correct Job! Job had grown self rightoutous, arrogant and prideful all while suffering, now Elihu will take him through a master class of who God is! Elihu teaches Job that God's Sovereignty has sympathy His majesty has mercy! Job had accused God of being cold and indifferent and even an enemy of Job. However those false claims were bred in a place of deep suffering! How wonderful of a friend is Elihu to help him weed out these bitter roots to help bring Job to a place of humility and worship even in suffering! Grab your Bible and lets study together with the congregation of RiverSide Church!

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In Job 34, Elihu speaks with boldness, reminding Job—and us—that God’s justice is never in question. While Job wrestles with suffering and unanswered questions, Elihu insists that the Lord does not act wickedly or pervert justice. In this episode, we walk through an exegesis of Job 34, exploring Elihu’s arguments, his appeal to God’s righteousness, and what this means for us when life feels unfair.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why Elihu emphasizes God’s sovereignty and impartiality.
✅ How God’s justice is perfectly balanced with His goodness.
✅ Encouragement for today: we can trust that God will always do what is right.

Join us as we unpack these timeless truths and find hope in the unshakable justice of God.

📖 Scripture Focus: Job 34

In Job 33, Elihu—the youngest of Job’s companions—steps forward with a message that is both bold and compassionate. Unlike the others, Elihu corrects Job with humility, reminding him of God’s greatness and pointing him back to the truth. In many ways, Elihu foreshadows Christ as he speaks of a mediator who can stand between God and man.

This sermon explores how Elihu becomes a true friend to Job, offering correction with kindness, and how his words echo God’s purpose for suffering in the believer’s life. Through this narrative, we are reminded that even in the darkest valleys, God is shaping us, refining us, and drawing us closer to Him.

Dig deep with us into the story of Job and discover how God uses suffering not as punishment, but as preparation—for faith, growth, and hope in His plan.

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