Stand-Alone | Godly Instruction for Men | 1 Timothy 4:4-16 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

As we consider the 2nd major section in the book of Proverbs, the most obvious difference is in the form Solomon’s instruction is presented. Chapters 10-24 proceed with a collection of single sentence wisdom sayings or ‘aphorisms’ under the title: “The Proverbs of Solomon”. The style of writing compiles straightforward statements without expounding…

JUDGES | Christian Principles | Judges 18:27-21 | Ty Gaston by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

David's life story was shaped by conflict. He was a wartime king and answered a warrior calling from the days of his youth. For this reason, in fact, David was not permitted to build the house of God (I Chron 22:8). David was a conqueror, his son Solomon would be a builder. Their respective callings would present unique challenges. For David, the i…

According to Paul’s Example in Ministry…A Christian Should Be: A servant to others, a master of himself, and a student of the Word. Why a student of the Word of God? Because according to Paul, there is no loss of fidelity in the scriptures over time. The instructions and warnings issued to the wandering Israelites bore relevance and authority for t…

JUDGES | Household Idols | Judges 17 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

JUDGES | Samson's Downfall and God's Mercy | Judges 16 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Proverbs Chapter 9 paints a picture of a feast at Lady wisdom’s house. This event involves preparation, invitation, and conversation. Having covered the first two, in our sermon today we address the third. Our text presents a sample of conversation at Lady Wisdom’s table. What are topics of consideration, issues of concern, and life lessons we hear…

What is it that Nehemiah was working for, and what was he trying to accomplish? What steps did he take to do the good work that God had given him, and how can we apply those principles in our own walk with God and work for God today? How is God calling you to build up His Kingdom?Phil Ready

JUDGES | The Result of Our Sin and God's Grace | Judges 15 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Stand-alone | The Godly Woman | Titus 2:3-5 | Erik Ripley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Psalm 139 reads like a diary entry of David with its emotional and personal context, yet it is introduced as a hymn for the choirmaster to be sung in public worship. Its inclusion in the Psalter calls the believing singer/reader to identify with David's heartfelt relationship to His omniscient and loving Creator. The psalm calls us to assume its 1"…

JUDGES | Unchecked Desire | Judges 14 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

The title for our message comes from chapter 10 verse 11 where Paul identifies his hearers, as those on whom the end of the ages has come. Paul’s greater audience therefore is all the Church until Jesus returns. While the occasion for his letter involves issues in Corinth, the application of his instruction extends to every Gospel outpost of the ch…

JUDGES | Jephthah's Vow | Judges 11:1-40 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

In the first chapter of 2 Peter, Peter gives the church practical application on howwe are to confirm our calling and election. He reminds the church of the greatprecious gift that we have been given, the promise of eternal life. He then callsthe believer to action, to be effective and fruitful for the kingdom of God.God has granted the believer ev…

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Holy Week 2025 | Good Friday | Ty Gaston by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Of all the significant moments in redemption history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ may well be the event with the greatest disparity between its central importance to the Christian faith and its appreciation in modern times. What we tend to take for granted, our forebears recognized as the birthday of the Christian church. The resurrection befo…

JUDGES | Who Will Lead Us? | Judges 10:10-18 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Psalm 138 is the first of 8 songs written by David which appear as a set in the closing chapters of the Psalter. These Davidic psalms are followed by the final collection of S songs which all begin and end with the refrain: "Praise the lord!". These closing medleys swerve to reprise two central themes of the entire book - prayer, and praise. David'…

Paul’s admonitions to the church in our passage are better understood in context of the issues arising in Corinth. Chapters 1-6 highlight particular problems including divisions in the body over superficial leadership preferences, worldly sexual norms corrupting the church, and frivolous legal cases between brothers in Christ. In addition to these …

JUDGES | Dishonoring Fathers | Judges 9:7-21 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

The open house of our passage stands in stark contrast to the temptation of the adulteress in chapter 7. In chapter 9 we receive an invitation to Lady Wisdom’s residence. Notice how she prepares her household for the occasion. Rather than the seductive couch coverings, Egyptian linens, myrrh/aloe/cinnamon perfumed bed of the temptress (7:16-17), Wi…

JUDGES | The Problem of Ambition | Judges 9:1-6 | Ty Gaston by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

To demonstrate the scope of wisdom's potential. "Lady Wisdom" appeals to creation itself as the evident and super-abundant fruit of wisdom applied. Furtherrnore she appeals to her relationship to Yahweh to illustrate the indispensable necessity ofwisdon1 for any successful endeavor. lfwisdo1n is intrinsic to the works of God Hi1nself, ho.vc ould an…

JUDGES | Three Follies | Judges 8:22-27 | David Lopez by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

As we have recently noted, the teaching of Proverbs regarding wisdom presumes the proper relationship between the spiritual and the material. We note as the chapter continues that legitimate political authority is established on wisdom. Even creation itself is established on wisdom, as is all enduring hope of human flourishing. Properly ordered aff…

JUDGES | God's Glory & Our Good | Judges 7:19-22 | Eric Rokohl by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Psalm 137 is A song of lament, oath, & oracle. This is a Psalm acknowledging situations where it is excruciating to sing. The psalmist is in exile but his heart is in Zion. This is a song Nehemiah could sing as he wept in the courts of Artaxerxes’ Persian controlled Babylon. Nehemiah was a respected official who had the ear and the favor of an empe…

JUDGES | Call of Gideon | Judges 6:1-40 | Erik Ripley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Paul’s instructions continue according to the purpose statement of 1 Corinthians 7:35 to benefit the church, to promote good order, and to secure undivided devotion to the Lord…Referencing the letter he had received from the Corinthians, Paul addresses another issue of the day of spiritual & practical concern. What should a Christian do when the gr…

JUDGES | Why We Sing | Judges 5:1-31 by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Unless you think femininity is appropriated exclusively to portray seductive temptation in the wisdom literature of Proverbs… Remember chapter 1:20-33 has introduced us to a different woman entirely and here again in chapter 8, we behold the female personification of wisdom. Lady Wisdom is the counterpart to the forbidden woman of chapter 7 and the…

JUDGES | Deborah's Story | Judges 4 by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Solomon's instructions continue to unfold in the dramatic framework of chapter 7. We'veimagined our young man seated for a man-to-man talk across the mahogany desk in his wise father's 5th floorstudy. They have observed the busy streets of worldliness from their window vantage point. These two scenesare then followed by two more illustrating the oc…

JUDGES | Ehud & Shamgar | Judges 3:12-31 by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Zeal | Faith & Hope | Hebrews 12:1-2 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Zeal | Hopeful Zeal | Romans 15:4-13 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Dear Church | Mysterious, Victorious Resurrection | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Advent | Peacemaking Pt. I | Matthew 5:9 | Eric Rokohl by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

JUDGES | Othniel | Judges 3:7-11 | Eric Rokohl by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Advent | Prince of Peace | Isaiah 9:6-7 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Stand Alone | A Reoriented Heart | Jonah 4:1-4 | Ty Gaston by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Zeal | Christian Love | 1 John 5:1-5 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Zeal | A Life of Zeal | John 2:13-22 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Advent | Peacemaking Pt. II | 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Advent | Peace with God and Man | Romans 5:1 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Dear Church | Final Greetings | 1 Corinthians 16:19-24 | Ty Gaston by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church

Dear Church | Fatherly Instruction | 1 Corinthians 16:5-18 | Kort Marley by Providence Community ChurchProvidence Community Church