Sermons from Providence Church

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Herod’s evil response, which is intended to eliminate the Messiah, is emblematic of those who respond to Him with animosity instead of faithful allegiance, as is fitting for the newborn King.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Through noting a parallel fulfillment in Exodus stories, Matthew portrays Jesus as the dutiful Son, the true Israel, in contrast to God’s former covenant people.

The wise men serve as an example of the wisdom in worshiping the Christ, in contrast to the hostility of Herod and the apathy of the Jewish leaders.

Matthew posits Joseph as an example of responding rightly to the news of the Christ God had sent to save Jesus’ people from their sins.

Through genealogy, Matthew shows that Jesus is qualified to be and is the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, or One anointed by God to be King of His people.

There is comfort for God’s people as He dwells with them and will avenge all wrongs done to His people.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Jesus is the Son of God, the chosen King, but He’s rejected by those for whom He does not meet their expectations, even though He offers what they need.

Though His people are often mistreated, there will come a day in which God will hold those oppressors accountable.

The nature of the New Covenant is such that Joel’s prophecy’s fulfillment begins in Acts 2 with fulfillment extending into our day and beyond.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Joel explains the response to sin is to be authentic repentance because of God’s reputation.

Joel’s description of the destruction from the forecast day of the LORD is a reminder of the solace from God’s ultimate judgment that can only be found through faith in the risen Lord Jesus Christ.

Joel calls attention to the need for God’s people to cry out to Him in dependence and repentance in times of crisis, especially when experiencing discipline from the Lord.

Joel explains the significance of Judah’s locust invasion as God’s confrontation of their unfaithfulness to the Mosaic covenant.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

We are to glorify God by making Him look good, and NOT making Him look bad, by relying on Him, as is seen in prayer, and by spreading gospel, the good news about who Jesus is and what He did.

Christians can endure the challenges of the Christian life that come from the reality of spiritual warfare because Christ’s victory over evil is certain.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.�Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.

Jesus is the righteous branch whom God had promised who brings righteousness and peace to His people.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Paul’s declaration of intended travels reveal the Christian priorities of unity, generosity, and interconnectivity.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

Solus Christus means that only the atonement of the suffering servant is sufficient to satisfy the Father as spiritual healing only comes through Christ.

Characteristics of the Roman Christians give Paul confidence in their conversion, but he writes boldly to encourage their growth in holiness, since part of his assignment from the Lord is to present them to Christ as sanctified for His glory.

An expositional study of the Word of God.

The Bible & prayer are instrumental to our endurance & encouragement unto hope & harmony within the body of Christ, so that we may be unified to the glory of God.

Put pleasing others before pleasing yourself, just as Jesus did.

Faith is essential to avoiding sin in the Christian life as we lovingly practice our freedom in Christ with a view toward others.

Reflecting upon God’s gracious works for His people, we are moved to exalt God now and forever more.

Prioritize your brother or sister’s sanctification over your eating or drinking or doing anything that you might want to do and are free to do.

Just as love at times limits liberty, so can our pursuit of peaceful edification of the brethren in joyfully serving Christ as we major not in the minors.

Christians have liberty in matters of conscience, but that liberty should at times be limited out of love for one another.

The reason we shouldn’t judge fellow Christians on matters of convictions and conscience is because we will be judged by the Lord.

Christian conduct is regulated by the dictates of the Master, including the exercise of Christian liberty, which may be curbed in deference to His purposes to the neglect of their own.

When living out our convictions among church members with whom we may disagree, we must be convinced in our own minds and do so with Thanksgiving and honor to the Lord as we serve Him.

Christians are Christ’s servants, so their approach to Christian living and matters of conscience is accountable to Him, not us.

Even though those who are of strong or weak conscience are not required to agree on convictions, they are required to accept one another within the body of Christ.

Our sanctification is achieved by a Spirit reliant focus on Christ which ensures we make no provision for the flesh.

The second coming of Christ motivates us to holy living.

As we love our neighbors, we fulfill the Law of God.