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FBCVA
Come listen to sermons both old and new from First Baptist Church of Van Alstyne.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 49min
Strength in Weakness- "The God of All Comfort"

Feb 6, 2026 • 40min
The Afterword -- Proverbs Week 4
Summary
In this conversation, Jace & Lexie delve into the themes of wisdom as presented in Proverbs chapters 8 and 9. They explore the nature of wisdom, contrasting Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly, and discuss the importance of making wise choices in life. The conversation emphasizes the call to embrace wisdom as a guiding principle for living a fulfilling life, while also acknowledging the temptations of folly. The hosts reflect on the biblical understanding of wisdom, its eternal nature, and its role in the creation of the world. They conclude with a powerful invitation to choose the path of wisdom and life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Proverbs Study
00:58 Reflections on Wisdom and Truth
03:18 The Call of Wisdom
05:37 Contrasting Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
09:41 The Path of Wisdom vs. Folly
12:55 Understanding Wisdom's Nature
17:18 Lady Wisdom's Authority
20:16 The Simple and the Wise
22:49 The Invitation to Wisdom
29:39 Two Houses, Two Futures
37:31 The Call to Repentance and Life

Feb 2, 2026 • 38min
DNOW '26 Sunday- Peyton Coker

Jan 30, 2026 • 46min
The Afterword -- Proverbs Intro
In This Episode:
The purpose and methodology behind our Bible study approach in Proverbs
The significance of Proverbs 1-7 and the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
How imagination and metaphor deepen our understanding of wisdom
The spiritual and practical implications of adultery as a metaphor for sin
Recognizing the signs of Lady Folly’s seductive speech and influence
Counting the cost of wisdom versus folly—long-term vs. short-term rewards
How Jesus embodies wisdom and extends the invitation to follow Him
Practical steps to bind God's Word around your neck and heart
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and overview of Proverbs study approach
02:24 - The purpose of verse-by-verse Bible study in Proverbs
06:15 - Why the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly is crucial
08:43 - Wisdom literature in the Sermon on the Mount
12:10 - The repetitive nature and depth of Proverbs’ metaphorical language
16:55 - The spiritual danger of Lady Folly and her seductive speech
21:21 - The metaphor of adultery and its broader spiritual implications
26:33 - How Lady Folly’s secrecy symbolizes hidden sin
30:26 - The invitation from Jesus: Come, drink, and follow me
35:29 - Counting the cost of folly: The way of death
39:05 - The importance of meditating on God's Word daily
41:03 - Recognizing condemnation versus conviction in Scripture
42:00 - Repentance and the grace available through Christ

Jan 20, 2026 • 39min
Entrusted- "Stewarding our Treasure"

Jan 12, 2026 • 47min
Entrusted- "Entrusted with a Story"

Jan 5, 2026 • 45min
Entrusted- "The Days of our Lives"

Dec 30, 2025 • 46min
Entrusted- "The Owner and the Steward"

Dec 22, 2025 • 39min
Advent- "Love"

Dec 15, 2025 • 42min


