Sophia and the Harlot

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 7 "Sophia and Boy Bands"

July 14, 2024 • Zach Thwaits

In America, we often think of a person’s heart as where our emotions reside. However, in scripture, the heart is seen as the driver of the whole person. Your heart directs your life. And just as we are shaped physically when we exercise, our hearts are formed by what we give our attention to. Who you love and what you love will determine the person you become and the destination you arrive at. This is why the scriptures warn and encourage us that we need to guard our hearts above all else. So how do we cultivate a healthy heart?

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 6 "Sophia and Pride"

July 7, 2024 • Michael Wright

We hear lots of conflicting things about how to make plans-that God laughs at our plans, that you can control your own destiny, take care of yourself first, don't get your plans wrong or God won't use you....Making plans can be a hard thing. What's the wisest way to choice a course of action? How much is on us? And how much is on God? This weekend, come learn what wise planners do, and the dangers of planning in pride.

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 4 "Sophia and Understanding"

June 23, 2024

"I know what is right." This is a common statement we make throughout our lives. However, as we progress through different phases of life, we see that our understanding is constantly growing and evolving. History demonstrates the same pattern: what we once believed to be right often turns out to be wrong. If both our personal experiences and history show that our understanding is flawed, where do we turn for true understanding?

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 3 "Sophia and Self-Control"

June 16, 2024

Ancient philosophers taught on it, physicians directly and indirectly told us about it, and many social media influencers claim to have the perfect recipe for it. The topic of self-control has been discussed throughout history. The Bible has plenty to say about self-control, but the practice and end goal of self-control in scripture isn't about living to be a hundred or learning how to be a minimalist. The Bible teaches that self-control is about submission to God. Those who practice self-control understand its perfection in Jesus, but those who don't will encounter friction.

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 2 "The Harlot"

June 9, 2024 • Jason Ewart

Last week we saw that wisdom wants to be in a relationship with you. But so does another woman. Her name is Folly. In Proverbs, Solomon describes Folly as an adulterous woman. The people she ensnares all share a common trait. They don’t see their lives as a path that has an obvious destination. Instead, they view life as a series of isolated events. And by the time they get to their destination, it’s too late to avoid it. This message will warn people about the methods, and the danger of the Harlot

Sophia and the Harlot Episode 1 "Sophia"

June 2, 2024 • Jason Ewart

The information age is multiplying our knowledge and our access to knowledge. But it feels like our wisdom, knowing what to do with the realities and complexities of life, is stagnating. The world is changing so rapidly that our need for wisdom has never been greater in our http://lifetimes.wisdom is not correlated with http://intelligence.and that’s good news. Wisdom can be had by anyone. But it requires intentionality. As we begin this series, we’ll discover why Solomon personified wisdom as a woman. He’s inviting you to pursue a relationship with http://her.and if you have one, Sophia will teach you how to have the competence to know what to do with the realities of life.

Hope Lake Country Church

A Series on Wisdom