Providence PCA Church

But Deliver Us From Evil

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 29:03

The sermon centers on the importance of prayer, particularly the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing dependence on God amidst life's challenges and the persistent threat of evil. Drawing from Scripture, including Ephesians and Romans, the message underscores that while believers may face tribulation and fall prey to temptation, Christ's intercession and grace offer a path to deliverance and enduring strength. The speaker encourages introspection regarding the sincerity of prayer, urging listeners to ensure their petitions reflect a genuine desire for God's will and a recognition of their need for His protection and mercy, ultimately finding solace and refuge in Christ.

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Lead Us Not into Temptation

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 29:04

The sermon explores the significance of the sixth petition in the Lord's Prayer, "and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil," emphasizing that temptation isn's necessarily a monumental trial but rather a series of smaller, persistent tests of integrity and fidelity. Drawing on Scripture, particularly Luke 11 and James 1:13, the message clarifies that God does not lead into temptation, but rather tests individuals, as demonstrated in Christ's own wilderness experience. It underscores the importance of recognizing the devil's deceptive tactics, avoiding idleness and sinful emotions, and consistently relying on Christ's strength and grace to resist temptation and return to Him after falling, ultimately advocating for constant vigilance and dependence on divine support in the face of spiritual warfare. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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A False God Cannot Deliver People from Destruction

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 32:16

The sermon examines a moment of crisis for King Hezekiah and Judah, highlighting the dangers of relying on worldly power and alliances in the face of Assyrian aggression. It underscores the importance of unwavering faith in God, contrasting the Assyrian governor's manipulative rhetoric and blasphemous claims with the steadfastness required of God's people. Drawing parallels between ancient and modern contexts, the message cautions against idolatry—whether manifested in material possessions, political figures, or empty ideologies—and emphasizes the ultimate hope and security found only in trusting the Lord and His promises, ultimately pointing to the sufficiency of Christ as the only true source of salvation and hope. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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Hezekiah Begins to Reign

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 37:44

The sermon examines the reign of King Hezekiah, highlighting his commitment to reforming Judah by removing idolatrous practices and trusting in the Lord, even amidst external threats from Assyria. Drawing parallels between Hezekiah's actions and the importance of thoroughgoing reformation, the message emphasizes the need to move beyond mere tradition and superstition, focusing instead on the spiritual significance of religious practices and ultimately placing faith in God's grace and sovereignty to overcome adversity and guide the nation towards righteousness. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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Forgive Us Our Sins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 28:36

The sermon explores the concept of forgiveness, drawing from Luke 11 and Matthew 18, to emphasize the profound link between receiving forgiveness and extending it to others. It examines the theological nuances of the Lord's Prayer, contrasting different translations regarding debts versus trespasses, and highlights the vastness of our sin debt compared to the seemingly minor offenses we hold against others. Ultimately, the message underscores that forgiveness is not merely an emotion but an act of the will, essential for embodying a Christ-like character and breaking free from bitterness, mirroring the boundless grace extended to us by God. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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Part One - A World of Difference: What is a Worldview? Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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Your Kingdom Come

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 33:51

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What Happened to the Northern Kingdom?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 34:46

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The Courage to be Presbyterian

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 42:46

The Sermon from the installation service for Tim Phillips. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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Hallowed be Your Name

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 37:31

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Prayer and Charge to Associate Pastor Tim Phillips

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 7:53

On April 6, 2025 we installed Pastor Tim Phillips as our Associate Pastor for church planting. Tim is committed to working with our core group to plant a new Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Raeford, NC. This clip contains the prayer for the new pastor from Pastor Brian Howard and the charge to the new pastor from Pastor Andy Webb.If you would like to support this work, you can donate here: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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The Secret to the Christian Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 30:00

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We Would See Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 31:35

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A Kingdom of Assassins

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 41:54

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As the Father Wills

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 41:40

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The Leper King

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 32:41

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Jeroboam II

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 33:07

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The Kingdom of God has Come Near to You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 38:56

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Never Looking Back

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 34:54

...And a Bad End

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 32:10

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A Good Start

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 34:29

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The Faith That Saves

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 37:39

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Striving to be the Least

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 36:55

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The True Covenant Keeper

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 48:33

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The Demon Cast Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 36:15

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Jehoash, King of Israel, and the Death of Elisha

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 36:35

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Jehoahaz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 33:31

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The Transfiguration

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 38:09

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The Ungrateful King

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 31:34

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Men Who Turned the World Upside Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 37:19

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The Restoration of the Temple

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 36:43

The sermon examines the reign of King Jehoash, highlighting his initial faithfulness under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest, followed by a decline in commitment after Jehoiada's influence waned. It explores the complexities of restoration, both physical and spiritual, emphasizing that true reformation requires a heartfelt revival of faith rather than mere adherence to tradition or outward displays of piety. Drawing parallels to the church in Ephesus, the message underscores the importance of returning to one's first love and seeking divine intervention for genuine spiritual renewal, cautioning against a borrowed faith that cannot withstand life's challenges. Help us to make Reformed resources available online: https://providencearp.breezechms.com/give/online

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