Month: November 2025

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Foundational Wisdom :: WISDOM

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 11/16/25 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Listen as Pastor Steve takes us through the passage in Matthew 7:24-29 concerning foundational wisdom.

To have wisdom founded in Christ you’ve got to pay attention.

You’ve got to live His words by implementing them. Be humble and admit your need for grace. Be honest in prayer. Be light and not darkness. Invest in the eternal by laying up treasures in heaven. Love others. You can’t hate and walk with God. Trust God and give Him your whole heart. Don’t dehumanize. People are not objects. Be real. Don’t be a “pretender”. Make your word your bond. Let your yes be yes. Be golden – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Don’t be vindictive instead be gracious and forgiving. Be on your guard and beware of false teachers.

You’ve got to cling to the Rock.

These directives are benchmarks of faith. This is nothing to ignore, and everything to reach for!

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Finding Wisdom :: WISDOM

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 11/09/25 by Pastor Steve Shields.

People look for wisdom in novel places. They look to someone with a big social platform, but not everyone with a big following delivers helpful content. Many people with excellent content go unknown in the world. People look to a professional. People look to someone whose life they can see.

So where do we find real wisdom? Wisdom comes from Godly men and women. The kind of people who reflect the image of God and display the character of Christ. Wisdom comes from those interested in you in the kingdom. They don’t give it for fame, money or attention. They give it because they care. Wisdom comes from one who cares about your wellbeing. Wisdom comes from those who worship the God of Scripture.

How do you receive wisdom? Be willing to discuss what you’re doing. Don’t hide your struggles. Don’t pretend to be someone you aren’t. Be willing to hear hard words. Be ready to evaluate and implement the wisdom. Discern that this is from God. Pray, evaluate, communicate and initiate.

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Oh Great, Now What Part II

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 11/02/25 by Rev. Bernie Knefley.

Listen as Bernie continues with Part II of Oh Great, Now What.

Life happens while we’re making other plans. Not every path is God’s direction. Not every detour is God’s plan. Not every obstacle is the enemy. Not every bad idea is a bad idea. Not every good idea is a good idea.

Just because you think it doesn’t mean you should do it! Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

The road of faith is marked with failure and uncertainty. The question is how do you respond? What do you do next?

Our victory is found when we see ourselves as God sees us. Learn to practice what God says about you through His word.

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