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Each Sunday, the members of Providence Road gather to celebrate Jesus Christ and learn more through worship and teaching.
Psalm 29 portrays the Lord's kingship in the immense power of a storm. The "voice of the Lord" echoes His sovereignty over everything, inspiring a deep sense of awe, driving us to worship and to find refuge in the Lord.
In Psalm 2, we see this picture painted of the world in disarray and in rebellion against God. However, God has a plan and that plan is to establish His King, Jesus, to rule and reign forever.
There is much we can learn from this Psalmist on how we are to respond when we feel far from God, isolated, and defeated. He moves from despair to hope, through remembering specific times he worshipped alongside the people of God and speaking to his doubts with the truths of God.
Psalm 46 is a powerful declaration of God’s presence, protection, and sovereignty in the midst of chaos. It assures God’s people that they need not fear because God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Paul ends his letter by summing up much of what he's written throughout the letter and hammers it home one last time. We find out what is most important to Paul, and what he'd emphasize should be most important to us, in these last words of the book of Galatians.
A practical outworking of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the church is how we treat one another. Paul gives us clear direction in how we can love each other well.
Paul shows us the key to the Christian Life is what takes place inside of us. There are two competing desires deep within that determine how we live. In this passage we see how we walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Paul shows the Galatians how their strict adherence to the law for their righteousness is returning them to a life of slavery, apart from Christ. He calls them back, urging them to stand firm in the same freedom they were initially saved into because of Jesus. Comparing this with the parable of the two sons in Luke 15, we consider the ways in which we also return to a yoke of slavery and how we should respond when we do.
Paul continues to help the Galatian church understand and apply the gospel. He reminds them of their former lives as spiritual slaves and how Jesus redeems them into God's family. In this sermon, we look at the benefits of our adoption and how that reality changes the way we experience God our Father.
Paul continues his theological defense of the gospel. In this passage he does this by showing why the law, if used correctly, points us to Jesus and helps us live a life that glorifies God.
Paul defends the gospel theologically by focusing on the idea of justification by faith alone. He does this by reminding the Galatians of their own personal experience of the gospel and looking at two ideas from the Old Testament: blessing and curses.
The way you live reflects what you believe. For better or for worse! This passage teaches that the cross changes everything… let’s live like it!
Hypocrisy is a word that gets thrown around a lot in when trying to make a point. But what does this word actually mean? And how does the Gospel help us combat hypocrisy? In this sermon we address these questions by looking at Paul's interaction with Peter in Antioch.
In this passage Paul tells the Galatians that there is no other gospel. Like the Galatians we are all prone to drift from the Biblical Gospel if we aren't intentional to remember it and apply it to our lives.
In this passage Paul tells the Galatians that there is no other gospel. Like the Galatians we are all prone to drift from the Biblical Gospel if we aren't intentional to remember it and apply it to our lives.
God creates man and woman and gives them the mandate to be fruitful, multiply, have dominion over, and subdue the earth. There are unique ways we live this out depending on if we are unmarried or married. In this sermon we look at what the scriptures say about being faithful to God in these different situations.
Sex is one of those things that we've made difficult and awkward to talk about. God has plenty to say in the Bible about sex. In this sermon we look at why the Bible tells us that sex, in its appropriate context, is a good thing that can be used to glorify God.
Communication and conflict are a normal part of any relationship, but especially in marriage relationships. In this sermon we look at what causes conflict, and a process for working through conflict that glorifies God and strengthens marriages.
We display a picture of the Gospel when we lovingly give ourselves to one another in marriage. This is easier said than done for a lot of reasons. In this sermon we look at how the Gospel can empower us to love one another well.
We display a picture of the Gospel when we lovingly give ourselves to one another in marriage. When we put our needs first in marriage we fail to love our spouse, and the message of the Gospel is not displayed. In this passage, we look at how the Gospel relates to marriage.
God created marriage to serve as a picture that would show His faithfulness in covenant to His people. In this first sermon of our marriage series, we look at why marriage is a covenant and not merely a commitment.
We continue our theme of Christmas by looking at how the Scriptures describe Jesus coming as "light." We look at four things Jesus coming as light reveals.
The exchanging of gifts is such a big part of our Christmas traditions. On this Christmas Eve we look at how the Magi responded to the gift of Jesus coming into our world.
The Bible gives us many reasons to believe that God loves us. However, there is one way we can know for certain that He loves us, He sent His Son – Jesus – to earth. This morning, we consider how the incarnation of Jesus sets into motion a string of events that will change us forever. And how it all happens because of His great love for us.
Without God's presence, we can't have true, lasting joy. We look at the importance of Jesus's first coming and how that relates to our joy.
In this second Saturday of Advent sermon, we look at how the coming of Jesus brings peace in a world of chaos.
In a season that promises us hope that ultimately does not satisfy our longings, we can find true and ultimate hope in the first coming of Jesus. Luke 2:21-38 helps us see that.
In the final chapter of the book, God tells Jonah why He has chosen to forgive Nineveh. In this sermon we look at why God wants cities to be redeemed with the gospel and how we can become people who join Him in this mission.
For Orphan Sunday, we will look to the Bible to consider specific ways that followers of Jesus live out their faith in Jesus by the works that they do. James specifically mentions caring for orphans in the context of being doers of the word and not just hearers of the word. We'll examine specific ways we do that at Providence Road.
We often see repentance as a negative thing and avoid it, or we go about it the wrong way. In this chapter of Jonah, we see the Ninevites go through a process of repentance that is common throughout Scripture. A life of consistent repentance gives us the opportunity to experience freedom and joy on a consistent basis.
In His mercy, God gives extra chances to undeserving people. However, even though we might know facts about God's mercy there are often barriers that prevent us from applying His mercy to ourselves and others. We look at two of these barriers as we walk through Jonah 3.
Chapter 2 of Jonah should haunt us and shake us out of our spiritual sleepiness because we are so often just like Jonah in regards to disobedience. It should also encourage us through because despite a glaring lack of merit, Jonah still experiences the mercy of God and is given a heart to declare in thankfulness, “Salvation comes from the Lord.”
The book of Jonah begins with Jonah running from God’s task of going to Nineveh. In this sermon, as we look at Jonah, we ask ourselves how we are prone to run from God and how God’s mercy meets us in our running.
We conclude our Core Values Series of Providence Road. Jeremy teaches us how to support and participate in healthy church planting within our Gospel Communities and as individuals.
From the beginning of the Bible to the end we see clearly that God has a mission that He's been carrying out. In this mission, we see clearly God the Father's sovereignty, our given identity as missionaries, and the empowering of the Holy Spirit. We continue our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road and how we are designed to live missional.
When following Jesus we must have an intentional plan for how we will grow to look more like Him. We continue our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road. Jeremy preaches on how we are designed to be Disciples of Jesus in all of life.
In this very well known Psalm David is worshiping God by recalling how He has protected and provided for him as shepherd. David reminds us of God's character to help us as needy sheep and points us to Jesus as our Good Shepherd.
One of the most difficult things in life is dealing with injustice done towards us, especially when it comes to when you are betrayed by someone close to you. In this Psalm we see David in prayer with God in the midst of a betrayal. David is a great model for us when we are the victim of betrayal.
God has been gracious to his people, blessing them and showing them favor. He does this in order that His people would be a blessing to the nations. As we study Psalm 67, we consider how we can play a specific role in the nations finding their joy and satisfaction in God.
David challenges our human tendency to want to take on more responsibility than we can handle. When we don't know our limits it leads to stress, weariness, and frustration. In this Psalm David shows us how to have calm and quiet souls.
This Psalm gives all parents a challenge, but especially Fathers. Fathers are to teach their children about God, so that they set their hope on God, not forget His works, and keep His commandments.
This Song of Ascent was sung as a way to remember these truths about God as the ancient Hebrews would travel to and from festivals in Jerusalem. We attempt to answer this question, "How do you survive in a world that feels chaotic and evil," and find the answer in Jesus as our eternal Keeper.
In this introduction to the book of Psalms, the Psalmist lays out two possible paths we can travel in life. One path leads to destruction, and the other leads to flourishing. In this sermon, we find out how we get on the path that leads to flourishing.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Peter wraps up this letter by giving a brief summary of what he's done. He's told us how to live as Christians, which is rooted in the grace of God we've received in Jesus. Additionally, he encourages us to express our affection for one another in both our words and actions.Preacher: Jay Frymire
The Bible teaches that Satan is a real personal force. He has an agenda to steal, kill, and destroy. Peter wants us to be aware of what is working against us in becoming faithful exiles and gives us four things we can do to combat Satan, our adversary.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
One of the key ways we remain faithful as exiles is to remember our assurance in Jesus. As Peter begins to close his letter he reminds us to remember God's grace that brings assurance. A special application is given to mothers on how they can rest in their assurance in the unique role they have.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Humility is one of the key markers for a faithful exile in the world. Peter shows us how and why we can be a people who pursue humility.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Leadership in the church can be a complicated thing, but it can also be a beautiful thing as well. Peter helps leaders and members in a church see leadership dynamics through the lens of Jesus being our chief shepherd.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
All spiritual blessings come from being united with Christ. In our passage, we see that sharing in Christ’s sufferings is a spiritual blessing. But how can suffering be a blessing? Listen as we seek to answer this question. Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
When we think about the world as we know it coming to an end, it can lead us into panic or confusion. Peter, on the other hand, is going to call us to something different altogether. Rather than being swept up in fear, he directs us to pray, love one another, show hospitality, and serve each other. Preacher: Jay Frymire
Suffering can produce growth in us, but it can also produce distraction, a lack of hope, and even sin. Peter gives us a pathway to help us suffer well in this world where all of us will suffer at some point.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The Bible says believers are called to unity. But what is unity? Why does God call us to unity and what does it look like? This sermon helps answer these three questions.Preacher: Matt Mosier
Fear and not being prepared are two of the most common barriers to talking about Jesus with people. Peter addresses these two things in this passage and gives us the key to overcoming both.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
It is difficult to bless someone when you are mistreated or wronged. There is a reason human beings have a tendency to want to retaliate. Peter shows us the solution to being able to bless even when wronged.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Peter helps us live as faithful exiles by focusing on specific human relationships. In this passage, he shows how, with Jesus as our example, we can live as faithful husbands and wives in marriage.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Our sense of fairness and justice are shaped by our experiences and beliefs. We understand the idea of receiving punishment for poor decisions or not receiving punishment when we make good decisions. In our text today, however, Peter tells us there is a type of suffering we will experience that we do not deserve. We look to Jesus as we try to make sense of this hard teaching.Preacher: Jay Frymire
God has put human authorities and structures in place for the good of humanity. Because our hope is in Jesus, Peter calls us to submit, serve, and honor governing authorities.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
As exiles when we abstain from the passions of our flesh and live honorable lives, God will be seen for who He truly is.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
When we try to make an identity for ourselves we won’t have freedom in Jesus, and we won’t live as faithful exiles. We are able to live as faithful exiles when we live out of the new identity that God gives us in Jesus.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this sermon we will see two ways people seek to be made right with God. But there is only one way that leads to a right relationship with God. Listen and hear the greatest news of what God has done to bring us into right relationship with Him.Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
The beginning of the year is a natural time to be self-reflective. However, this can often lead to putting the weight of the world on ourselves to change. It is important to remember that God, through our union with Christ, and empowerment by the Spirit is the source of our spiritual growth.Preacher: Kenton Brice
Rather than hearing a sermon preached like we do nearly every other Sunday throughout the year, a handful of covenant members come forward and read large portions of Scripture over us. The inspiration for doing this came from Ronnie Smith, a pastor and missionary who gave up his life so that the people of Libya and throughout North Africa would hear about, know, and love Jesus Christ.
We remember the good news of Jesus's first coming and look forward to His coming again.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Our view and experience of God are determined by how we define and view His Love. Once we understand and believe the love He has for us in Jesus, we will be able to love others well. Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The birth narrative of Jesus is full of people rejoicing in His coming. There is much celebration over his long-awaited arrival and now He's finally here. As followers of Jesus today, we too have reason for joy because Jesus has come, He is near to us, and He is all we need. Preacher: Jay Frymire
As believers in Jesus, we have hope in future glory and hope in present providence. As we strive to be people filled with hope on a dark day, we remember that all hope comes from Advent.Preacher: Braden Ledebur
It is through Jesus’ miraculous incarnation, sinless life, death on the cross, and resurrection that we can now say with confidence, “He himself is our peace…”Preacher: Josh Burr
In a world where our identity can often be called into question, Peter's words are timeless and the perfect reminder of who followers of Jesus truly are in Him. Because He is the Living Stone, the church of God is built upon Him and we are now seen as living stones in Him.Preacher: Jay Frymire
Peter tells us that a hunger for God starts when we've experienced and know who God is. When this happens we begin to desire more of who God is, which over time changes the kinds of things we hunger for. Once our appetite changes, we begin to experience transformation. In this sermon, Peter helps us make this a reality.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The world does not know how to love the way God loves. But God has set apart a people, born again through His word, to display His love to one another.Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
One of the keys to living as exiles in our world is to live a life of holiness. However, we often don't view holiness the way the Bible does. Peter shows us how God sets us apart to be faithful exiles.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
One of the keys to living as exiles in our world is to have a hope different from the one the world offers. In this sermon, we see how God gives us this living hope.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Peter begins his letter by reminding us that our identity is given to us by God, and all three members of the Trinity play a role. The only way we can be faithful exiles is to live out of our identity. Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In 2 Timothy 2, Paul encourages Timothy and us that while the Christian Life is not always easy, there is great hope in the gospel that we can endure well as we run the race. Preacher: Topher Noel
In this final sermon in our anxiety series, we look at Jesus's well-known teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus tells us to consider how God cares for us and what we need in the future to help us overcome anxiety. We see this care most clearly in the gospel.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
There are plenty of things in our world to be anxious about. However, things like the 24-hour news cycle and an over-saturation of information can make our anxiety an even bigger problem. In this sermon, we look at how two specific characteristics of God help us deal with our anxiety in our current world.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Research has shown that often times when we are anxious, we turn to our phones. Not only do they not relieve our anxiety, but they keep us in a loop that draws us back in and further perpetuates our anxiety. As followers of Jesus, we consider the technological current our culture is swimming in, what the Bible says about it, and how we can have healthy relationships with both our smartphones and social media.Preacher: Jay Frymire
We continue our series on anxiety by looking at how anxiety can make our relationships difficult. We look at how taking care of our own anxiety can help us love other people in emotionally pressured situations.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Our habits are extremely important when fighting anxiety. In this sermon, we look at how we can use our Spiritual Practices (or Disciplines) to combat anxiety. Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The Bible promises that we can have peace in the midst of anxiety. However, this is often easier said than done. There is a way to pray with the gospel in mind that helps get us closer to having peace. In part two of this series, we look at our to apply the gospel specifically to anxiety.
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Anxiety is a massive issue in our world, including inside the church. What if anxiety wasn't seen as a sin, but as an opportunity to grow deeper in our knowledge and love of God? In part one of this series we look at what our first response should be to anxiety.
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Solomon finishes the book by highlighting two things: Fearing God and Keeping His Commands. In this sermon, we look at how these two things relate to living life when "all is vanity."
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this passage, Solomon wants to give us perspective. There are things he is going to show us about the design of the world that we don’t know, and then he is going to show us things we can know. He shows us how uncertainty can push us to live with courage that is rooted in faith.
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
One of the inevitable realities is that we live under authority. Scripture calls us to live a life of wisdom that begins with the fear of the Lord. Having a relationship with Jesus sets us on a wise path to flourishing as we live under authority.
Preacher: Kenton Brice
In chapter 8, the Preacher finally recommends to us that wisdom, though it too is vanity, is still the best antidote against the vexations that come up in our vaporous lives.
Preacher: Josh Burr
Walking in wisdom is difficult when things are going well. What happens when life isn't going well? How do we walk in wisdom when life brings us challenges? Solomon helps us understand how wisdom is developed, especially in light when we see these verses in Ecclesiastes through a gospel lens.
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In John 11 we witness the resurrection power of Jesus, but we also see the way Jesus engages sorrow and joy as king. Jesus is a glorious king who does what is best, and a caring king who is with His people.
Preacher: Brady Sharp
Solomon understood the spiritual struggle we all deal with of getting distracted by the pursuit of satisfaction and joy in our Earthly possessions and shows us how it is ultimately vanity. Yet, we sit on this side of the Cross and are invited to see that there is a greater treasure worth our Pursuit in the person of Jesus.
Preacher: Topher Noel
God desires us to have a healthy reverence for Him in worship so that we might have freedom and joy in His presence. We see that God's forgiveness leads us to fear Him. In this passage, Solomon gives us some practical direction on how we can have a healthy fear of God in Worship.
Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Work is an important part of our lives. If not done in a healthy way our work can damage our already broken community. Solomon gives us wisdom on how our work can lead to flourishing, especially as we see Solomon's wisdom in light of the Gospel.
In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reflects on his life and has determined that life is meaningless, it is vanity, like a vapor. He comes to this conclusion by looking at all the things human beings chase after to bring meaning. In this sermon, he reflects on how we live in light of all the injustice surrounding us.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this passage, Solomon is pondering the mystery of time, and how a person should view it. Ultimately, we see that God is sovereign over time, and Solomon helps us live in light of this truth.Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
Solomon continues his journey in pursuing anything in this world that will bring him satisfaction. In this text, he is focusing on work. We are faced with the question, "Is there ever hope that work can bring true satisfaction."Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Solomon creates a real-life experiment to see if life really is meaningless (or like a vapor). And he is going to focus on what might be the two most common areas we look to for meaning: The acquisition of knowledge and pleasure. In this sermon, we follow Solomon on his journey and see how the experiment plays out.Preacher: Jeremy Hager
King Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes, wants to take us on a journey through a quest he is on to figure out the frustrations of life, and in doing so he is going to shock us at the beginning of this book. The realism of this book is jarring, but it is the gate we must walk through to get to experience freedom in this life.Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Peter, perhaps the most famous of all of Jesus' disciples, was known for being all over the place. Despite even his biggest failures, Jesus continues to lovingly pursue him, restore him to service, and refocus his calling. This is good news for all of us, who consistently fall short and feel overcome with guilt and shame. Bible Text: John 21 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
God has designed local churches in such a way that they would reproduce through each individual person doing their part. In this sermon, we look at how Providence Road at large is involved with church planting, and how we can all play a part.Bible Text: Acts 1:8, 2:41-47, Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:11-12 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The resurrection is the most important event in the history of the world. But why is that? What about Jesus rising from the dead and being alive is life-changing for those who believe? On Easter Sunday we answer these questions by taking a closer look at these events in the Bible.Bible Text: John 20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Life feels like a never-ending race to justify ourselves and the things we do are never enough. Jesus’ death in our place finishes the work of justification so we can say “enough!” In this sermon, we focus on the three words "it is finished", which might be the most important three words ever uttered. Bible Text: John 19:1-42 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus has been arrested and is now standing trial before Pilate. The courtroom imagery helps us understand what it is like to stand before God, and forces us to ask questions like, "what justifies a person before God?" The good news of the person and work of Jesus is the only thing we can cling to when standing before God.Bible Text: John 18:28-40 | Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, denies Him three times at His darkest hour. John wants us to see why Peter denied Jesus to help us understand why we deny Jesus, and what to do when we do deny Him.Bible Text: John 18:15-18, 25-27 | Preacher: Russell Armstrong
Jesus moves towards the garden he's frequented one final time, knowing that he is about to be betrayed by one of his followers. John makes sure we are aware that Jesus is in full control of the events that transpire and is intent to drink the cup of God's wrath on behalf of sinners. Bible Text: John 18:1-14, 19-24 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Walking with each other in our pain is difficult. When we retreat into our pain we short-circuit God's plan for healing with others. How do we let others into our pain, and love others well when they suffer? We take a look at the life of the Apostle Paul to see a few elements of how to lament well together.Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We will all experience pain at some point in our lives. When pain does come, what do we do with it? There are helpful and unhelpful ways to deal with it. The Bible gives us plenty of direction in what we should do with our pain. When we lament Biblically we open ourselves up to God's healing mercy.
When we look back over the last few weeks in our Gospel Communities, we will likely not notice much change. But over months, years, and decades as we meet in homes with other followers of Jesus, share meals together, encourage and exhort one another, pray for each other, and share our lives together, we are able to see how God uses these environments to look more and more like Jesus. Bible Text: Acts 2:42-47; James 5:16; Philemon 1:4-7; Galatians 5:22-24 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
When Jesus is asked what the primary way is to worship God, He says, Love God with our whole being, and love our neighbor as ourselves. To do this we need environments and practices that train us to love God. In this sermon, we look at why we've intentionally structured our worship gathering the way we have.Bible Text: Mark 12:28-31, Leviticus 9:1-6 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul gives us a clear pathway to change in this text. He begins by reminding us who we are in Christ and moves to in light of this how we can change. We will look at five characteristics of Biblical Change to help us apply this passage to our lives.
The Biblical teaching of humans being made in God's image has many implications. One of those clear implications is for how we treat unborn babies. In this sermon, we look at how the Scripture teaches a Pro-Life ethic, some common objections to this ethic, and what the church can do to live out a pro-life ethic. Bible Text: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 23:7, and Psalm 139:13-14 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We are continuing to look at Jesus's prayer to God the Father. In this section of the prayer, Jesus asks the Father to continue to love His disciples by keeping, protecting, and sanctifying them. We see how this love we receive fuels the mission we've been given to make disciples.Bible Text: John 17:6-19 | Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
John 17 begins the High Priestly Prayer that only Jesus can pray because, as he openly makes known to us in this text, He is God. It is the start of the longest recorded prayer we have of Jesus to the Father in all of the Scriptures. Jesus finally states that his hour has come, signifying that the cross is near.
A pattern develops in Luke 1-2 each time there is an appearance by an angel or angels. We see a proclamation of good news followed by worship. This pattern repeats itself through the shepherds, the crowds, and ultimately, to all followers of Jesus today.
The next thing we see in the Gospel of Luke is Zechariah's song. We look at this song through the lens of hope. How do we remain hopeful when our expectations aren't met? How do we keep going when we are in a season of struggle? In this sermon, we see how Zechariah responds to events in his life with doubt and hope.
Though the world may tell us to magnify ourselves and make ourselves to be great, the Bible tells a different story. This Sunday, we look at Mary’s song and the life that she lived, observing that what God really desires of us is a humble heart that magnifies Him.
Jesus talks about money relentlessly in the gospels, more than any other subject (other than himself). When Jesus talks about money he is not actually after our money, he is after our discipleship and formation in Him. In this sermon we look at what the whole Bible says about giving, especially as it relates to the tithe.
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
On this Stand and Orphan Sunday we examine God's heart towards vulnerable children and families, the current need in Cleveland County and throughout Oklahoma, and what we can do as followers of Jesus to meet the needs of those hurting around us. For more information, please visit this blog post: https://provroad.org/blog/stand-sunday
Preacher: Jay Frymire
Jesus ends His farewell discourse with the statement, "I have overcome the world." This is good news. In this sermon, we look at how we apply this good news, to experience freedom and joy, while facing sorrow, difficulties, and trouble.
Bible Text: John 16:16-33 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In John 16, Jesus gives us the most comprehensive teaching in all of the gospels. What we believe about the Spirit and our awareness of the Spirit have massive implications for our everyday lives. In this sermon, we will look at how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, convicts the world, and operates in unity alongside God the Father and God the Son.
Bible Text: John 16:4b-15 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus warns us in this passage that we will be hated by the world, because the world first hated Him. He also provides help and comfort to his followers by sending the Holy Spirit. We look at how we can still be on mission with the Holy Spirit, while being hated by the world.
One of the most serious charges Jesus lays at the Pharisees is that of hypocrisy. What does it mean to be a hypocrite? How can followers of Jesus avoid being one? Our friend Victor, a church planter from Czech preaches on this passage from Luke 12.
Bible Text: Luke 12:1-12 | Preacher: Viktor Kouřil
Union with Christ is a common theme throughout the Gospel of John. In this sermon, we will take a closer look at our union with Christ and see how this radically changes our identity.
Bible Text: Colossians 3: 1-4 | Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
Summary - Jesus continues His farewell discourse and is focusing on how the love He has for His disciples changes who they are and how they live. In this sermon we will see what Jesus' love produces in us and what Jesus' love produces through us.
Summary - Jesus tells his followers in this passage that He is the Vine and we are the branches. We can only produce spiritual fruit by abiding in Him through the Spirit. In this sermon we look at what "fruit" is, what "abiding" means, and how we "abide" in Him.
In the continuation of His farewell discourse, Jesus wants those who love Him to keep His commands, but we can’t do this in our own strength. Jesus sends His Spirit to us, so that we might love Him and keep His commands.
Bible Text: John 14:14-31 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this passage Jesus gives us one of His more famous commands, "all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. But how do we do this? We do it by trusting in the good news that through the work of Jesus, we are united to Jesus. This is how we love one another.
In this first part of what commentators call the "Farewell Discourse", Jesus washes His disciples' feet and then calls them to serve one another in the same manner. How do we live up to such a lofty calling? Jesus gives us the answer in this passage.
Bible Text: John 13:1-20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Today is a recap of part one of John's Gospel (chapters 1-12). John has made his purpose of writing this book clear throughout the first 12 chapters. We look at how pursuing Jesus leads to belief, and belief gives us life.
Bible Text: John 1:1-4 and John 20:30-31 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this text we find Jesus giving a final public sermon and interaction with the crowds. He pleads with urgency for people to know that He has come to save, not to judge, so that God’s name will be glorified. Throughout the text, Jesus establishes that He is the Messiah and desires that you would believe in His work on the cross.
Bible Text: John 12:27-50 | Preacher: Kenton Brice
The healing of Lazarus is the 7th and final sign Jesus performs in the book of John. It sets in motion a series of events that leads to Jesus' final week on earth before he would go to the cross. His impending death seems like a defeat, but ultimately brings about a great harvest and eternal life for all who would one day believe in Him.
Bible Text: John 12:1-26 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Chapter 11 is the hinge point in the gospel of John taking Jesus from his public ministry to his eventual suffering and death. Jesus concludes his public ministry with one last miraculous sign, raising Lazarus to life after being four days dead. Few places in the Scriptures so clearly display the full humanity and full divinity of Jesus and if it is to be believed, then we can be assured that Jesus' idea of what love is is better than what our ideas of love are. And it is only through being loved by this perfect love that we can learn to suffer well.
Bible Text: John 11:1-44 | Preacher: Josh Burr
Knowing who Jesus has major implications for how we live our everyday lives. He continues teaching on this idea of Him being the Good Shepherd and in light of this, gives three clear action steps for followers of Jesus.
Bible Text: John 10:22-42 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus uses the realities of a shepherd and sheep to illustrate the reality of His kingdom. Like sheep, we face many dangers in this life. And we are helpless against our greatest enemy and threat which is sin and death. But the hope of salvation is offered to all who come to Jesus. He is the door (entrance) into salvation. And He is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life to save His sheep.
Bible Text: John 10:1-21 | Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
Jesus uses the healing of a man who was physically born blind to show us that the bigger problem is spiritual blindness, which is a condition we all have or have had at some point in our lives. As we look at this man’s story… we will see that there is only one way to respond to spiritual blindness.
Bible Text: John 9 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Sin enslaves, steals, and makes us hate that which is good. Praise be to God, who does not leave us in this condition. Jesus sets sinners free, adopts them into the family of God, and overwhelms them with love.
Bible Text: John 8:31-59 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Jesus' final commands to his disciples are the marching orders for Christians today. The Great Commission is not just a call for pastors, but it is a command given to every one of us who calls Jesus Lord. Our God is a missionary God. He sent Christ into the world to rescue us. We, likewise, are sent by God into the world to preach the gospel that saves those who are walking in darkness.
Bible Text: Matthew 28:16-20 | Preacher: Josh Ehlers
"I am the Light of the world ..." Jesus's statement and the following interaction with the Pharisees establish His deity and authority over all things. These verses come to a simple but bold truth: following Jesus will provide you with the light of life, but forsaking Jesus will lead only to darkness.
Bible Text: John 8:12-20 | Preacher: Kenton Brice
How does God’s grace influence my obedience? How do I deal with my guilt and shame? What does my relationship with Jesus look like when I sin? These are foundational questions for the follower of Jesus. This passage will begin to help answer these questions.
Bible Text: John 7:53-8:11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus interacts with three different groups of people who still don’t quite understand his purpose and mission. One thing is becoming clear: you cannot pursue both the praise of man and the glory of God.
Bible Text: John 7:1-24 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
At this turning point in the gospel, we see Jesus asking His closest followers if they will leave with the thousands who have just stopped following Jesus. He wants his true disciples to consider the cost and life that comes with following Him.
Bible Text: John 6:60-71 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In this passage, Jesus refers to himself as the "bread of life." Jesus explains to His audience what he means by this by using shocking statements like "consume my flesh" and "drink my blood." Matt Mosier preaches on what these things mean for us.
Bible Text: John 6:22-59 | Preacher: Matt Mosier
A large part of a Christian’s discipleship is spending time with God. In this sermon, we look at our second spiritual practice of 2022, silence and solitude.
Bible Text: John 6:15, Matthew 4:1, Mark 1:35, 6:30-31, Luke 4:42, 5:15-16 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus provides for our physical and spiritual needs. However, we often don’t respond well to His provision. At the beginning of John 6 we see Jesus how Jesus reacts when people don’t receive His provision well.
Bible Text: John 6:1-21 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
One of the most important questions regarding the resurrection is, “why is the resurrection important?” In chapter 20 of his gospel, John gives us three examples of how the resurrection of Jesus impacts us no matter where we are in life.
Bible Text: John 20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In John 5, we consider the miracle Jesus has just performed and the bold claims He makes about Himself. He builds an argument for Himself with the Pharisees by presenting witnesses that back up His claims. In the end, we discover that their pursuit of knowledge in the Scriptures causes them to deny God altogether.
Bible Text: John 5:30-47 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Jesus has healed a man on the sabbath, equated himself with God, and now the religious leaders want to kill him. In this passage, Jesus defends himself by showing He has come to reveal the Father through His love and obedience.
Bible Text: John 5:18-29 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
This morning, Providence Road celebrated 10 years as a church! We look back on what God has done in the life of our church. But also forward, as we celebrate 12 people entering the baptismal waters proclaiming new life in Jesus.
Jesus heals a man who was unable to walk and was looking to a pool of water to save him. The religious leaders were looking to their own religious rules to save them. In light of this passage, John wants us to ask questions such as: Do we believe we are sick? Do we want to be healed? Do we believe Jesus is the only one who can heal us?
Bible Text: John 5:1-18 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus returns to Galilee where he meets a royal official who asks him to heal his dying son. Jesus heals the son and uses the trial to turn the man’s heart towards issues of belief and eternity. As a result, the official and all his household believe that Christ is the Messiah.
Bible Text: John 4:43-54 | Teacher: Russell Armstrong
Jesus encounters a social outsider as He is walking through Samaria. He reveals himself to her as the Savior by talking about living water and worship. We learn how Jesus loves the social outcasts and can turn anyone from outcast to missionary.
Bible Text: John 4:1-46 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The popularity of John 3:16 shouldn’t surprise us. It is difficult to find another verse in the Bible that explains God’s love better. We dissect this verse to understand God’s love for undeserving people.
Bible Text: John 3:16-21 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
A Pharisee named Nicodemus has an after hours meeting with Jesus to learn more about Him and the signs He is doing. Jesus explains the concept of being "born again" to Nicodemus. John wants us to put ourselves in this conversation to understand what it means to be "born again" as well.
Bible Text: John 2:24-3:15 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The Temple was a major piece in the life of God's people. When Jesus cleansed the temple in this passage he was making a major statement about the temple and about Himself being the better temple. We look at the implications of Jesus being the true temple impacts our role in being temples of the Holy Spirit.
Bible Text: John 2:13-22 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Jesus said there was none greater born of women than John the Baptist. We take a look at John’s ministry to see how “beholding the Lamb of God” led John to be a man of great character.
Bible Text: John 1:19-34 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
At the wedding in Cana, Jesus performs his first sign – turning water into wine. During this event, he begins to reveal his glory to those closest to him and it leads to their belief in him. We consider the impact of this significant event and why it matters for us today.
Bible Text: John 2:1-12 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
John's explicit purpose for writing his gospel was that people might believe in Jesus (John 20:31). He spends the introduction of the book hitting on several topics that would help us believe. In this sermon, we take a look at five of these ideas.
Bible Text: John 1:1-18 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
One of the key images Scripture gives us for our discipleship is Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches. Jesus tells his disciples to abide in Him. We look at what abiding looks like in our day and age in 2022.
Bible Text: John 15:1-5 and Galatians 5:16, 22-25 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
God has ordained rhythms of renewal for His people to remember who He is, what He has done, and to look forward with a renewed hope. Moving into the New Year is an opportunity to engage with the Holy Spirit in God's rhythm of renewal, so that we may experience authentic and lasting transformation.
Bible Text: Genesis 1:14-15, Genesis 2:2-3, and various others | Preacher: Kenton Brice
We did things a little differently this Sunday. Rather than hearing a sermon preached like we do nearly every other Sunday throughout the year, we had a handful of covenant members come forward and read large portions of Scripture. This sermon is called The History of Redemption, which was originally preached by Ronnie Smith.
John finishes the prologue of his gospel account. He recaps his main argument while also providing further evidence that Jesus is fully God and fully man. No one has seen God, but since the Word became flesh we have now seen his glory through Jesus’ perfect life. He has made Him known and enabled us to live rightly.
Bible Text: John 1:14-18 | Preacher: Josh Burr
On our fourth Sunday of advent, we look at the fact that Jesus being our Savior also brings us into God's family. We are his children. This is great news for those who are believers and are in Christ. If we can remember this truth, it has the power to change us.
Bible Text: John 1:9-13 | Preacher: Blake Hilgenfeld
On our third Sunday of advent, we explore the fact that the presence of God came in the form of a human and the world did not know him. The Bible says that even God's own people did not recognize Jesus. The Scriptures show us that how we relate to the presence of God is one of, if not the most important aspects of our lives.
Bible Text: John 1:9-11, 14 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In our second Sunday of advent, we explore why John in his gospel compares the birth of Jesus to light. The Scriptures show us that light reveals truth and transforms darkness. We understand the true meaning of Christmas by seeing how Jesus being the light saves us.
Bible Text: John 1:4-5, 9 and Isaiah 9:2 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
On our first Sunday of advent, we explore why it's important to slow down this season to remember the first coming of Christ. Looking to the fulfilled promises of God in Jesus gives us confidence that he will one day return and finally make all things right.
Bible Text: John 1:1-3, 14; Isaiah 11:1-9 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
We wrap up our series The True and Better Story by looking at the second coming of Jesus. The images of the new heavens and new earth in Revelation give us a hope that is found nowhere else. Jeremy looks at why the second coming of Jesus leads us to have this kind of hope.
Bible Text: Revelation 19:6-8, Revelation 21:1-4, and Colossians 3:1-4 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the True and Better Story series by looking at how God sends the church by the power of the Holy Spirit to be His ambassadors in the world. Jeremy looks at how we fit into God's plan and how we can have healthy motivations to live missionally.
Bible Text: Acts 1:6-8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the series by looking at God sending His Son Jesus to redeem people. We look at how Jesus keeps the covenant through His life, death, and resurrection and what this means for us today.
Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:13, 17-20, and Matthew 4:1-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the series by looking at God's deliverance of His people from Egypt. Even though his people are often unfaithful, God remains faithful. Jeremy looks at Exodus 14 and how the salvation of Israel shows us the nature of our salvation found in Jesus.
Bible Text: Exodus 14:5-31, Matthew 11:28-30 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the series by looking at God's call of Abraham. God chooses Abram to be God’s instrument of blessing to all nations, apart from who Abram was or how he lived. Today Jeremy looks at Genesis 12 and how the covenant God makes with Abraham points us to points Jesus.
Bible Text: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:6-17 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the series by looking at the rebellion of Adam and Eve in the Garden. As a result of Adam and Eve's rebellion, humanity has a big problem. How we view and define this problem is of utmost importance. Today Jeremy looks at Genesis 3 to help us understand and define the problem.
Bible Text: Genesis 3:1-15, 21 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue on in the series by looking at the Creation Narrative. We see that God created human beings in His image, to know and glorify Him. And understanding these things changes the way we live today.
Bible Text: Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-31, and Genesis 2:15-17 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We begin a new sermon series where we are looking at Scripture through the eyes of Biblical Theology. Today we look at why if you do not live in God's story you will live in a lesser story.
Bible Text: Luke 24:13-35 and Genesis 3:1-7 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We conclude our series on the mission and values of Providence Road. Jeremy teaches us how to support and participate in healthy church planting, as a Church, within our Gospel Communities, and as individuals.
Bible Text: Ephesians 3:7-13, Ephesians 4:11-16, and 2 Timothy 2:1-8 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road. Jay reminds us that living life on mission for the Kingdom of God isn't just for people who live in a foreign country, but for all followers of Jesus wherever they are.
Bible Text: John 17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
We continue our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road. Jeremy preaches on how we are called to be disciples in the everyday stuff of life.
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Mark 1:16-20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road. Jeremy preaches on how we are designed to live in formative community.
Bible Text: Mark 3:31-35, Acts 2:42-47 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We kick off our series talking about the mission and values of Providence Road. Jeremy preaches on how the Gospel found in God's Word should be central in all of life.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-10, and various other texts | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
In many places, including Proverbs 16, the Bible shows us the value and wisdom in making plans. We consider that together and examine both our responsibility and God's sovereign hand over our planning and decision making.
Bible Text: Proverbs 16:1-9 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
The Bible has a lot to say about work, especially in the book of Proverbs. Kenton Brice preaches and helps answer questions such as: Is work a good thing or bad thing? Why does our work often seem difficult? How does the work of Jesus change our view of work?
Bible Text: Proverbs 6:6-11 | Preacher: Kenton Brice
We continue our series in Proverbs looking into the wisdom attained through deep and healthy friendships. Humans were created as relational beings following the image of the relational Triune God. This week, Jeremy looks at God's design for friendship, our need for friendship, Jesus' profound relationship with His followers, and how to cultivate deep and healthy friendships in today's society.
Bible Text: Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 23:15-18, and various others | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue our series in Proverbs by looking at how to be the kind of people who are wise with our words. Words have the power to build up and destroy. Jeremy looks at how we can be the kind of people who use words to build up.
Bible Text: Proverbs 10:11-14, Proverbs 18:4-8, 21, and various others | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Guest preacher Nik Ripken preaches out of his wealth of experience living in some of the hardest places on earth. He challenges and encourages us to see the grace and mercy we've been given in Western Church, and how that might spur us on to see the nations reached.
Bible Text: Matthew 11:2-6 | Preacher: Nik Ripken
This passage lays out two paths a person can walk in: 1) The Way of Wisdom, and 2) The Way of Folly. We look at how to become the kind of people who choose Wisdom and how this way leads us to Jesus.
Bible Text: Proverbs 9:1-18 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We kick off our summer series on Proverbs by looking at God's wisdom found in Proverbs. The two primary goals of Proverbs are revealed in chapter one along with how we pursue God's wisdom in everyday life.
Bible Text: Proverbs 1:1-7 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We continue the fourth and final week of our church planting month by hearing from guest preacher Bryan Padgett from Redeemer Church in Stillwater, OK. Bryan talks about the reasons behind church planting in a college town and the importance of each church member to the Church's mission.
Bible Text: Acts 1:8 | Preacher: Bryan Padgett
We continue our third week of our church planting month by hearing from guest preacher Chris Brister who is the Lead Pastor at Union Church in Auburn, AL. Chris updates us on their church in Alabama and reminds us of our only true hope, Jesus. If the cross and resurrection are true, then we have nothing to fear.
Bible Text: John 15:1-17 | Preacher: Chris Brister
We continue our second week of our church planting month by hearing from guest preacher Brady Sharp who is the Lead Pastor at Credence Church in Lawton. Brady talks about how the proclamation about Jesus and the invitation to Jesus is the foundation of church planting.
Bible Text: John 1 | Preacher: Brady Sharp
God's means of spreading his glory and fame in the earth is the proclamation of the gospel, leading to disciples being made, which leads to churches being planted. Jeremy preaches on a variety of texts that show why we plant churches.
Bible Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:4-8 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
This morning, we conclude our 36-week series on 1 Corinthians. Paul's love for this hard to love church is not at all hard to find. In fact, it jumps off the page at us. We explore his final instructions for this church he loves so deeply.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Paul follows up his teaching on the resurrection with some practical ways of how to tangibly love people in light of the resurrection. Jeremy looks at how we can love people in tangible ways, in relationships, and across lines that would normally divide us.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul finishes his teaching on the resurrection by pointing to the effects the resurrection should have on us. Jeremy looks at how the victory God gives us in Jesus changes the way we think, feel, and live.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We pick up where we left off at Easter in chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians. The Resurrection can be a hard thing to grasp, so Paul spends this whole chapter explaining the importance and nature of the resurrection.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-49 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul has spent the last few chapters highlighting the importance of everyone using the spiritual gift given to them to build up the church body. In this passage Paul is going to give some direction on how we can use our gifts in an orderly way, making the gospel clearly seen.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26 - 15:4 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul tells us at the beginning of chapter fourteen to "pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts." How do these things fit together? What does it mean to "earnestly desire the spiritual gifts?" Especially as it relates to prophecy and tongues. Jeremy will walk through this passage to help us answer these questions.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
This morning we are celebrating God's grace by baptizing those who want to be baptized.
Bible Text: Romans 6:3-4 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
The church in Corinth had been pursuing a lot of different things. Paul reminds them, and us, that those things are meaningless without love.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 13 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
The resurrection is such a pivotal thing in our faith that the apostle Paul says, that if Jesus wasn’t raised our faith is futile and we should be pitied. Jeremy looks at three major implications of the resurrection that would lead Paul to make this statement.
Bible Text: Luke 24 & 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Palm Sunday is a day on the church calendar that often gets overlooked. However, when Jesus enters Jerusalem as king he causes us to have to make a decision about what kind of king he will be in our lives. Jeremy looks at Jesus” entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Bible Text: Luke 19:28-44 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul continues the theme of helping the church at Corinth understand that in order to be unified, Christians must use the diverse gifts God has given them. Jeremy looks at the metaphor of the human body that Paul uses to help us see how the church is to function under the leadership of Jesus.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul begins to instruct the Corinthian church on what spiritual gifts are and their purpose. Jeremy looks at how God calls churches to be diverse in gifting, while remaining unified.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
We are moving into the next few chapters of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, and need to have some understanding on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does. Jeremy gives an overview of the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 & Various Others | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
During the family meal some members of the church in Corinth are stuffing themselves with food and getting drunk on the wine. Another group was hungry and was being excluded. Paul points back to the nature of communion and the focus on Jesus to show the church in Corinth a better way.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Paul writes on the relationship between God the Father and God the Son in order to give direction on head coverings to the church at Corinth. Jeremy looks at how we can view others issues in the church through the lens of this relationship as well.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Glorifying God is the purpose of a Christian’s life. But, do we know what that means or looks like? Also, how do we glorify God in the mundane or boring moments of everyday life? This week Jeremy will look at what the Bible says about how we do this.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
God has promised not to allow us to be tempted beyond our ability, but is this also true for hardships and suffering? We explore what the Bible teaches about suffering, why God does indeed give us more than we can handle in our own strength, and why that's ultimately for our good.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 & 2 Corinthians 11-12 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Paul gives a strong warning to flee from idolatry. Beginning by looking back at the history of Israel, he reminds us that past experiences of God's grace does not automatically generate our present day faithfulness.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
Paul gives us an inside look at his approach to be a good missionary and ambassador. Paul won't budge on the Gospel and what is theologically true. However, he is flexible in other matters, so that people might be saved. This passage is very helpful in living out our purpose of making disciples.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
Love and Truth are two of the most important Biblical ideas for followers of Jesus to live out. However, we often have difficulty loving and contending for truth well. Jeremy looks at how the Bible shows us how we can do both well by focusing on Jesus and the Gospel.
Bible Text: Mark 12:28-33 & Romans 12:9 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
What does a relationship with the Triune God look like? It could be summed up as grace, love, and fellowship. Guest preacher John Riner looks at these three aspects paired with the three persons of the Trinity.
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14 | Preacher: John Riner
The beginning of the year is a natural time to look back and look forward. There is nothing wrong setting some goals for the new year, however for a follower of Jesus maybe a better thing to focus on is our faithfulness. Guest preacher Jeff Nine looks at the life of John the Baptist as a model for our faithfulness to Jesus in the coming year.
Bible Text: John 1 | Preacher: Jeff Nine
Rather than hearing a sermon preached like we do nearly every other Sunday throughout the year, a handful of covenant members come forward and read large portions of Scripture over us. The inspiration for doing this came from Ronnie Smith, a pastor and missionary who gave up his life so that the people of Libya and throughout North Africa would hear about, know, and love Jesus Christ.
Preacher: Jeremy Hagar
If there ever was a year to set our sights on Jesus, 2020 is the year. We close our Advent sermon series by remembering God's supernatural love for us, expressed in the person of Jesus.
Bible Text: 1 John 4:7-12 | Preacher: Shane Kammerer
If there ever was a year to set our sights on Jesus, 2020 is the year. We continue on in this Advent season by remembering the joy we have in God through the good news of Jesus found in the gospel.
Bible Text: Luke 2:8-20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
If there ever was a year to set our sights on Jesus, 2020 is the year. We continue on in this Advent season by remembering the peace we have with God through Jesus, and the peace we can in everyday life from the Holy Spirit.
Bible Text: Luke 2:14 & Romans 5:8-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
If there ever was a year to set our sights on Jesus, 2020 is the year. We kick off this Advent season by remembering the hope we have in Jesus, and eagerly waiting in hope for the second coming or “advent” of Jesus.
Bible Text: Romans 8:18-25 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Paul is in the middle of his letter where he is addressing a Christian’s freedom and rights. In this passage, Paul uses himself as an example of what it looks like to fight entitlement by laying down his rights. Jeremy looks at how everything God gives us is a gift and should cause us to live a life of love, rather than entitlement.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Just because we can do something, that doesn't mean we should. Looking to Christ as our example, we must be willing to lay down our rights for the good of others. Love for God and for others is the foundation for which we determine whether or not to exercise our freedoms.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 8 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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Paul moves his attention from marriage to speaking on singleness. Paul’s main concern is not whether a person is single or married. His concern is that we have a single-minded devotion to Jesus in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. Jeremy takes a look at how we can remain faithful to our calling to follow Jesus in whatever life situation we are in.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Paul responds to a question the church at Corinth asks him about sex within the context of marriage. He answers them by teaching one of the most important ideas about marriage. Jeremy examines how we can look to the gospel to love one another well and have healthy marriages.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Paul addresses the sexual immorality happening in the Corinthian Church, namely sex outside of marriage. He does this by appealing to an important theological truth...our bodies matter. Our bodies matter because we are temples of the Holy Spirit and we’ve been bought by the blood of Jesus. Jeremy shows us how this truth guides the Biblical view of Sex.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Paul addresses the sexual immorality happening in the Corinthian Church, namely sex outside of marriage. He does this by appealing to an important theological truth: our bodies matter. Jeremy shows us how this truth guides the Biblical view of Sex.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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The Corinthians had a pattern of looking to people outside the church to handle their conflicts and grievances. Paul reminds them that because they are Christians they should handle their conflicts within the church, between each other. Jeremy looks at how we can learn from what Paul told the Corinthians to better handle our conflicts and disagreements.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Jesus is clear in the commands he gives us to love God with your whole being and love your neighbor as yourself. The Bible also says that we are sojourners in this world. With these things in mind how should Christ-followers approach politics in this election season? Jeremy looks at several passages to help us follow Jesus faithfully in this election season.
Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Mark 12:13-17 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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In 1 Corinthians 5, we find the church in Corinth failing to address unrepentant sin in their midst. In this passage, we learn how and why it's necessary for the church to pursue loving, corrective discipline inside the local church.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 5 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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We see in this passage that Paul wants the Corinthians to respond to his Fatherly authority. He desires them to see that it is for their good and their flourishing. God gives people in our lives authority for our good, and we are put in authority for other people's good.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Paul shows us in this passage that God is the ultimate and perfect judge, therefore we should be careful how we judge others and judge ourselves. And because God is the perfect judge we have the freedom to evaluate ourselves according to what God thinks of us in light of the gospel.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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As we jump back into 1 Corinthians, Paul describes a beautiful picture for us – the church as a building fit for a King. The church, with God as its architect, has its foundation on Jesus Christ, built up by the workers of God, and is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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Jeremy looks back at the beginning chapters of 1 Corinthians, where God through the Apostle Paul is wanting this church to be unified by the Gospel. This first part of the book helps set the stage for the rest of the series.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3:9 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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In our present world there seems to be a lack of unity and love for those we disagree with. Because the church has been loved much by God through Jesus, we should be a model for what love and unity look like. This week Jeremy looks at four ways God calls the church to love one another.
Bible Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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As we move into the fall we look at a passage that sets us up well to pray. Jeremy walks through Isaiah 55 to help prepare us for a corporate prayer time.
Bible Text: Isaiah 55 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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When we hear King David write words like seeking, thirsting, and fainting after God we can quickly think, "yes, I would love that, but how do I do this?" And, "what does this look like?" Jeremy spends time looking at what this might have looked like for David and how he went about spending time with God.
Bible Text: Psalm 63 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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There are a lot of things going on in our world right now that cause fear, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness. During these seasons it can be difficult to find rest and hope in God. This morning we are going to look at a Psalm David wrote when he needed peace, rest, and hope.
Bible Text: Psalm 62 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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David wrote Psalm 86 mainly as a reminder to himself about God's gracious character and steadfast love. However, in verse 11 he mentions an undivided (or united) heart, which is something we are all seeking. Working through the text, we see that following Jesus, both by listening to Him AND copying the way He lived His life, helps to unite our hearts.
Bible Text: Psalm 86 | Preacher: Matt Mosier
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In Psalm 19, we find a picture of what it looks like to worship God through what we see in creation, by delighting in His Word, and humbly submitting ourselves to God. As we worship God, we are compelled to live intentionally on mission and to have a consistent awareness of our own personal sin.
Bible Text: Psalm 19 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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Jeremy looks at a psalm in which the writer connects God’s blessing to being in His presence. The life of God’s people in the Old Testament revolved around God’s presence being in a physical location. How do we take what the psalmist says about this and see it through the person and work of Jesus, along with the Holy Spirit? The ultimate question is, how do God’s people today find blessing by being in God’s presence?
Bible Text: Psalm 84 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Jeremy looks at a Psalm where the writer reflects on God's people living in exile under the Babylonians. The main question is, "How do we follow Jesus in a place that the Bible tells us is not our home?" There is a tension the Bible gives us for how we should live. Psalm 137 gives us one angle for living in that tension.
Bible Text: Psalm 137 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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God is omniscient, omnipresent, and He made all things. As we marvel at these attributes of God, we must not do so at the expense of considering His great love for us. In fact, these truths about God work together to create worship and joy within us. God knows you, He is with you, and He created you for a purpose.
Bible Text: Psalm 139 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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Jeremy continues the Psalms sermon series by looking at a Psalm that challenges God's people to be people that teach, train, and equip the future generations to know, love, and follow Jesus in all of life. This applies to any follower of Jesus, but Jeremy lays out a challenge for fathers on Father's Day.
Bible Text: Psalm 78 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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All throughout Scripture God calls his people to repentance. But repentance can be one of the harder practices for God's people to live out, often due to a misunderstanding of what repentance is. Jeremy shows us why repentance leads to a deeper sense of God's love and mercy. To those who love him God is a good father we can freely come to.
Bible Text: Psalm 51 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Jeremy looks at what the Bible says about racism, how should we process the violence we are currently seeing in many cities, and how the humility and empathy the gospel produces is the pathway to reconciliation.
Bible Text: Psalm 51:1; Galatians 3:28; Amos 5:21-24 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Psalm 1 is one of the best pictures in all of the Bible of what the life of a Christian should look like. Jeremy shows us how this Psalm puts two paths before a person: a life of flourishing and joy or a life of emptiness and frustration.
Bible Text: Psalm 1 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Living in the season of COVID-19 is difficult, and that is no different for churches. During this season it is important to remember who we are as the church and what our purpose is. This week, Jeremy shows us how the Bible is clear on these two things and that it speaks to how to live in seasons when agreement and unity is difficult.
Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10; Romans 14:1-5
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Bible Text: Psalm 145 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Bible Text: Psalm 16 | Preacher: Jay Frymire
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Bible Text: Psalm 23 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Bible Text: Psalm 44 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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We invite you to join us from wherever you are as we celebrate Jesus, our risen King, this Easter Sunday. He is alive!
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, 14-19, 51-57 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Bible Text: John 14:15-17, 25-27 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Bible Text: John 15:5-11 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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Bible Text: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 6:25-34 | Preacher: Jeremy Hager
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We’re already more than a week into the New Year. Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? If you did, how are they holding up? More importantly, how do you as a Christian plan to incorporate God into your 2020? Jesus commands us to pray for big things, and believe that God can and will act on our prayers. Let’s start to pray and ask God for BIG things.
This week, Sam Perry guest teaches on helping our brothers and sisters in Christ align their lives with the Gospel, and why, who, and how to call out incongruences with the law of Jesus to live lives loving one another.
This Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of Christ together. We rejoice Immanuel – “God with us”.
As Christians, what do we really have hope in? Rather than “hoping” in things on earth like the coming weekend or our team winning the big game, instead we are told to hope in the coming of the heavens and new earth. We know we can trust the scriptures because they are the words of God. Now let us find our hope in the living God.
During the Christmas season, in addition to the joy of welcoming the King into the world, we are also reminded of the brokenness of humanity. In that brokenness, we are able to celebrate God’s love for us in the sending of His perfect Son to pay the ransom for our sins.
We continue in our series in Isaiah, focusing on waiting. The text tells of a time when there is ultimate peace on earth, even that the wolf will dwell with the lamb! Until death is crushed by the returning Christ and the text in Isaiah is fulfilled, we wait. But we have hope by the promised return of our King.
As we move into the Advent Season, Jeremy begins our series with a passage from Isaiah 9. Moving into the Christmas season, it is important that we actually know the “reason for the season”, and truly reflect on what it meant for the people in Isaiah’s day to wait for the coming of their Savior. Additionally, we are promised that Christ will return again. So, how do we wait for His second coming?
This week, Jeremy teaches the second part of our two week series on gratitude. Discontentment rules our lives, with billions of dollars spent each year on marketing and ads designed to make us believe that a certain product or service can make us full. So how do we live lives of thankfulness and gratitude?
Our passage comes from Matthew 20, right after Jesus finishes rebuking the rich young ruler for his idolization of money and created things. We hope this sermon gives your heart reason to find gratitude in all the blessings that God has given you.
To wrap up our series on Biblical Generosity, Jay looks at what empowers us to be generous. Then together the body remembers some of what God has done and how He has provided for Providence Road church since even before we were planted.
Jesus addresses the rich young ruler and calls the young man out on his idolatry of his possessions. He tells him that in order to inherit eternal life, he should sell all that he has and distribute it to the poor, then follow Christ. Matt focuses on the idols of our heart, which can reveal our root sins that impact many areas of our lives.
Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount by instructing the listeners to ask the Father, and the Father will provide. We see the character of God in Jesus’ example: “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”
As Jesus addresses the crowd about judging others, he instructs us to do so in a manner of personal humility. As goes the commonly known phrase: “first address the log in your own eye before addressing the speck in your brother’s." We can be comforted knowing that God is the only one who judges perfectly in all circumstances, and He has promised that He will one day judge all evil and sin in the world.
Jesus address multiple areas of anxiety in a compassionate way. Anxiety is difficult to overcome, but as the most prevalent mental illness among adults and adolescents, it is something worth learning about, empathizing with, and fighting against.
How do we overcome idols that prevent us from being used by God to extend the Kingdom? How do we actually live out the command from Jesus to go out and be His witnesses? Through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jeremy continues our sermon series teaching about the mission and vision statements of Providence Road Church. We continue this week learning how we enact the call of discipleship in our daily lives.
As humans, we are people who are always being formed by influences from outside of ourself. In the Old Testament, a disciple was someone who left everything behind in order to learn a trade. They would follow their teacher everywhere, eat with them, live with them, and understand how they lived their lives in order to become like their teacher. So when Jesus calls his disciples, they knew what this meant. But, how do we apply this call to our lives today?
We welcome Blake back from sabbatical and learn from the growth he had during his time away. Specifically, we investigate the Providence Road Mission Statement: Living as disciples that make disciples, we seek gospel saturation through demonstrating and declaring the gospel in all of life.
Jesus continues his sermon by talking about a third “spiritual discipline” – fasting. While not practiced nearly as commonly in today’s culture, Jesus calls us to fast, and when we do, to do so in secret.
Located in the center of Jesus’ teaching during the Sermon on the Mount, we can confidently count this message on prayer as one of the most important messages that the Son of God would deliver to us on earth.
In the first century, it was common for people to give directly to those in need not because their heart felt for the receiver, but rather for their own vain. In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus directly straightens our heart and attitude toward giving, such that “…your left hand [should not] know what your right hand is doing." As Jay teaches on this topic, let us pause to contemplate our own heart posture as we approach giving.
Even as Believers in the 21st century, we have often heard: “turn the other cheek”. But did you know that turning the other cheek actually meant to take a punch from your accuser? Listen in to learn about the unique ways that good overcomes evil by exposing it for what it is and volunteering to “go the extra mile”.
An often overlooked passage of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus preaches on oaths in Matthew 5:33-37. Jeremy takes a deeper look at what it means to “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No'”.
During the sermon, Jeremy teaches the 1st century context of the Sermon on the Mount in terms of marriage and divorce, as well as how we should apply that text to living today.
Just as with anger, Jesus’ teaching on lust is much more broad than the literal interpretation of the commandment regarding adultery.
What does it look like for fathers to flourish? And what does it look like for fathers to lead their children into flourishing?
This week we continue on in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21 as Jesus tackles the topic of anger.
The Law is the perfect will of God for His creation, and Jesus makes sure to clarify that the Law (meaning the entire Old Testament) does not change or go away now that He has come. Instead, Jesus says that he came to fulfill the law. He not only perfectly keeps the law, but He also fulfilled the prophetic promise made by God in the Law. Listen in this week to hear Jeremy dive deep into the Law, it’s meaning in our lives, and how Jesus’ fulfillment of the law should change the way that we live.
This week, Burke Lewis joins us to teach the next part of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically regarding two phrases that Jesus uses in his teaching.
This week we take a look at the first section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, familiarly known as The Beatitudes. So what does it mean to be meek? Poor in spirit? Why are those who mourn blessed?
This week, we begin to look at the Sermon on the Mount as we prepare to teach through it over the summer. (Please note that due to a technical issue, the first part of this recording is unavailable. We have optimized and posted what we can.)
How does the Church come off a high like Easter? Christ is Risen, the tomb is empty, death is defeated… but, now what? This Sunday, Jeremy walked us through Romans 6:1-14. In this passage, Paul addresses the Romans on how to live now that Christ is Risen, and how to fight sin, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Easter is an extraordinary act of grace and compassion. Listen to the greatest news for humanity. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus all who believe have the hope of eternal life.
We take a deep dive into the scripture connected to the Lord’s Supper as we prepare to celebrate the resurrection. Jesus intentionally ate the Passover meal with his disciples before going to the cross in order to make the connection that He would be the ultimate sacrifice, laying down His life for the forgiveness of sins.
The third instance that we’ll look to of Jesus using the phrase “the Son of Man came” is found when Jesus invites himself over to Zacchaeus’ house for dinner. Upon this, the Pharisees quickly judged Jesus for eating with the "unclean". Jeremy takes us through this story, and the parable of the Prodigal Son (found in Luke 15), as we look further at what it means to be “lost”.
This week, Blake explores why the Son of Man came to earth in a continuation of our series leading up to Easter Sunday. This week, we look specifically at scripture in Luke that says “The Son of Man came eating and drinking”.
Over the next few weeks, Providence Road Church will begin to prepare our hearts for Easter by looking in the New Testament at where Christ states explicitly why he came to earth.
This week, we take a brief detour from Colossians and our “In Christ” series to address how Christians should approach money, specifically in designating a certain portion of it for the church. Money and possessions can easily take a stronghold in our hearts, and there are two general ways in which we idolize our money: by spending it, or by storing it up. Either way, we idolize the things that money can bring us: things of comfort.
This week, Jeremy continues to teach through Colossians. Specifically, we focus on how the Word of God is able to dwell in us.
Thankfulness. Something we don't feel nearly enough. Why? Thankfulness is not our default mentality. As early in time as the Garden of Eden, we coveted what we did not have and were ungrateful for the situations that we were in. In fact, both Colossians and Ephesians calls us to be thankful always.
This week, Jeremy talks through the attributes that we are called to put on in Colossians 3. As in each sermon, we are first reminded by verses 1-4 that the power to do this comes through Christ. Listen in as we discuss the call to “put on”, as chosen, holy, and beloved children of God.
In the Kingdom of God, there is no regard for the things that divide us on earth. Skin color, nationality, gender, ability, culture – these are things that we use to elevate our view of ourselves or bring down our view of others, but because we are united through Christ, we are all equal in the eyes of the Father. Christ is in all, and we are all called to be compassionate, kind, humble, meek, patient, and forgiving. Join us this week as we examine the picture of what the redeem church will be.
Humanity’s greatest problem is that we have fallen short of who we were made to be. When God created the first humans in the Garden, they were created in His image. They were created to show the love, character, humility, patience, and compassion of their Creator. However, Jesus came and defeated the sin which prevents us from living the life we were created for. Because of His victory, we are now empowered to live lives free from sexual immorality, selfishness, contentment, gossip, and pride. We are liberated to live lives full of “heavenly things”: love, compassion, and truth. Listen in as we continue our series “In Christ” and teach through Colossians 3:5-10.
As believers we are no longer defined by our accomplishments or shortcomings. Christ takes away our sin and we put on His righteousness. For those that are in Christ, our identity should not be our own, “for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Is this not great news? Rejoice, and listen in to more fully understand this truth as we being our sermon series “In Christ” with Blake in Colossians 3.
Jeremy discusses with the church body the role of Deacons in the Church as Providence Road looks to appoint our first deacons. (Please note that there were technical difficulties during the first 10-15 minutes of this recording. For the rest of the recording, the audio is clear.)
Learn from Romans 8 as Blake teaches through the promise that God makes us. The New Year may be a fresh start and an opportunity to push toward new goals; or for some, the coming of 2019 may create some anxiety.
Many of us do not easily understand the idea of a king/kingdom. And the Kingdom of God is unlike any other kingdom that we have ever known on earth. On earth, we might get tiny glimpses of the Kingdom on the day of a wedding or the birth of a baby. This week, Jeremy dives deeper into the eternal impact of the coming of Christ, the ways of His Kingdom, and how this should impact the way we live now.
So many times throughout the Old Testament, the people of Judah and Israel came to the Lord asking “what should we do?" In Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming of Christ, he uses the name Wonderful Counselor to describe the person of Jesus. Join us this week as Jay preaches about the second two names of the coming Christ.
In Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming of Christ, God says, "and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." As we venture through the Advent season preparing for the coming of Christ, learn the impact of two of the names of God.
It is finally the Christmas season. You may have your Christmas lights up, shopping done, and be looking forward to the end of your busy schedule and holiday music. But Christmas is not about the music, the gifts, or the lights. Listen this week as Jeremy leads us in exploring Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Christ.
In the 4th chapter of Philippians, Paul describes to the Philippians how he has found contentment in both places of joy and sorrow – through Jesus Christ. In American Culture, we are always going to desire more; we are always going to desire better or different circumstances. In this week’s sermon, Blake teaches on the passage from Philippians 4, and explains how “I can do all things through Christ” is often misquoted and misunderstood.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”. While writing to the Philippians from prison, Paul had plenty to be anxious about. However, he invites us (rather than commands us) to not be anxious. Anxiety stems out of an unbelief in God. Do we trust the truths and promises of God? This week, Blake discusses the cause of anxiety and how the truths of the Gospel can combat it.
In Paul’s day, and throughout history, people have been twisting the Gospel by saying that Jesus is not enough. The “dogs”, as Paul refers to them, are trying to convince people that it is their own doing that will get them into the Kingdom. To prove his point, Paul gives all of his religious accomplishments, but completely discredits them in favor of the work of Jesus. (Please note that we had some technical difficulties recording this podcast. After about 10 minutes, the quality improves drastically.)
Who is Jesus? The answer to this question, as informed by this passage from Philippians, should change the way we live. Although Jesus has always existed with God, He did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, and took on human flesh, being born in the likeness of man. Join us as Jeremy teaches on the eternal consequences of Jesus’s actions, and how this knowledge should inform the way we live our lives.
Just because you are not in conflict with someone doesn’t mean you have unity. In Philippians 2:1-5, Paul instructs the Philippian church on how to act in love and unity. Join us this week as Jeremy teaches on directions from Paul to unify the church.
Is ambition a good thing? Should Christians aim to be ambitious? In Philippians, Paul demonstrates his ambition to spread the gospel, despite his desire to die and be with Christ. This week, Jermey teaches from Philippians on navigating ambition and preventing greed.
God’s purpose is to advance the gospel of the glory of Christ to all peoples of the earth. In this sermon we see that as followers of Jesus, God’s purpose becomes our purpose.
It is human nature to hope in something. Studies show that people who have hope are better workers, more healthy, more motivated, and happier than others. Even in his Roman prison cell, Paul still has hope. Why? Because he knows that “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion”. This week, Jeremy teaches on why Paul continues to find hope even in what could be considered the worst of times.
The Apostle Paul is writing to saints in Christ in the city of Philippi whom he deeply loved. How did he come to love them so much? Why did they bring him so much joy? In this sermon we see that Paul was used by God to plant the church in Philippi. We see how the power of God’s grace in the gospel breaks into our lives and produces this deep affection and love for those in Christ.
The church is united together by one thing: the work and person of Jesus Christ. In this week's sermon, Blake dives into Jesus’ prayer for unity and the unexpected effect it has on the growth of Christianity.
Jesus not only prays that we would know God, but that the world would also come to know God through his followers. Jesus sends us out to be in the world, but not of the world. Jeremy looks at how through knowing God’s love for us we can live as “sent ones.”
Blake shares how in today’s age, we compromise the exclusive and objective truths of the Bible when sharing the good news about Jesus because we don’t want to offend people. While many might offer good advice, Jesus came not to be a source of life advice, but rather to save those that follow Him.
Welcome back to Providence Road, college students! This semester, Sam Perry will be teaching in a new Wednesday night class we’re calling: Equip. We welcome him to introduce the class and give us a preview as we look into persecution of the early church.
Up until this point, Jacob had lead a hard life, full of deceit, affliction, and exploitation. He had all that he could want in terms of material wealth. However, God wanted Jacob to see beyond his own needs, and had to bring him to his end to do so. This week, Jay teaches how God uses affliction in our lives to bless us.