Sermons About Providence
Family Feud
We begin a new series looking at the life of Joseph. 17 year old Joseph is favored by his father, but despised by his 11 brothers. This leads to envy, hatred, and murderous thoughts. Joseph soon finds himself a slave in a foreign land, having been betrayed by his own brothers. And yet, we see that God's hand of providence works to fulfill God's plans despite the evil intentions of the brothers.
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Ruth 4.13-22
As the story of Ruth comes to a close, the camera pulls back from the love story of Boaz and Ruth and revisits the plight of Naomi. When she left for Moab, she was full of family, future, and hope. When she returned from Moab she was bitter, broken, and empty - and childless. But God has not left her, and in his love for her has orchestrated the marriage of Boaz and Ruth so that they could give birth to a grandson who would refresh her soul. The camera then pulls back even further, and we see that this son, Obed, becomes the father of Jesse, who in turn becomes the father of the great King David!
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Ruth 4.1-12
Every great love story has obstacles, and the blossoming love of Ruth and Boaz is no exception. Though Boaz is fully intent on marrying Ruth, he is also a man who loves God's law and wants to do things the right way. There is a redeemer who is nearer to Ruth and has the first right of redemption. Fortunately for Boaz and Ruth, this man is a total fool, and Boaz easily moves him out of the way in order to wed Ruth.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Ruth 3.1-18
Ruth and Boaz live in the perverted and confused time of the Judges, a period of history where Israel was in rebellion against God on a regular basis. How can two people love each other and pursue marriage in a way that is pure and honorable? How do they protect themselves and each other in a day when the path of least resistance is hooking up, sleeping together, shacking up and seeing if it works out? Listen to how Ruth and Boaz navigate these treacherous waters!
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Ruth 2.14-23
As we reach the midpoint of the book of Ruth, we are privaleged to look in on one of the most beautiful love stories ever written. The story started with tragedy and sin and foolishness, but is now taking a turn for the better as the righteous Boaz steps on to the scene to be a conduit of grace and restoration to Ruth and Naomi.
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Ruth 2.1-13
At the bottom of the barrel, with nothing to eat and no hope for the future, Ruth sets out from Bethlehem to the fields to glean, sacrficially caring for her bitter mother-in-law and faithfully trusting that God has a plan. Once there, she "happens" to come to the field of a dude named Boaz - a strong, godly, masculine man of high standing in the community. He just happens to be single, and he just happens to come to the field on the day that Ruth is gleaning. Our story turns a corner this week from tragedy to the beginnings of a love story.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Ruth 1.6-22
God is at work in the story of Ruth and Naomi in primarily invisible ways. Naomi's life is in shambles and she is bitter with God about it. She believes that God is all powerful, but she is unconvinced about God's goodness, at least in her life at this point. The Providence of God is the main theme of the book of Ruth, a theological concept that brings together God's power and sovereign control over all things with his heart of grace, kindness, and faithful love for his people. As believers in God, we must learn to see our circumstances through the lens of Providence, trusting that even in affliction God has good and redemptive purposes that he is working out.
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Ruth 1.1-6
Our study in the book of Ruth begins with tragedy. A man named Elimelech who lives in the godless and turbulent days of the judges is moving his family out of God's promised land to the pagan country of Moab. In a few short verses, we see the tragic consequences of this decision: both he and his two sons die, leaving his wife, Naomi, without husband and children in a foreign land. It is tragic. Yet God is not as absent as he seems. He has a plan and a future for Naomi, and in his grace is visits his people in Israel and Naomi begins her journey home.
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Genesis: 24 The Beginning of Hope in the Promises of God: A Life of Abraham
We do not “Control” God in any way. This is true in healing, miracles, etc. These are done for God’s will, in His timing. Are we trusting God for key issues in our life? Do we consult God when it comes to decisions such as whom we are going to spend our lives with? What are you struggling with in regards to God’s will, and your life? Are we trusting that God loves us, and is acting on our behalf on a regular basis? Are we giving God gratitude for what He does regularly in your lives?
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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What Else Could Christ Do?
This sermon looks at the Vineyards and how like some trees that produce corrupt and rotten fruit so does our church. It encourages us to produce good fruit by examining what else could Christ do for us.
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Surprises in the Family Tree
You can see God's providential grace in the many men and women listed in Matthew's genealogy. Many were very imperfect, but God gave them the opportunity to follow His ways. Some responded in faith, as did Rahab and Ruth, and they received His mercy. This sermon contains six lessons we can learn from Jesus' Family Tree.
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Singleness and the Sovereignty of God
Podcast #3: Welcome to the Treasure The Word Podcast. This podcast features Part II of the Singleness and the Glory of God Conference held at Boone's Creek Church in Lexington, KY. Mark Combs serves as the Pastor of the Salem Baptist Church in Salem, KY.
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Servants Experience The Providence Of God
What does it mean to be a servant of God? Is it showing up when the doors are open, or is there something more to it? How involved is God with life and events in the world? Genesis chapter 24 provides some insight into the answers to these questions and more.
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God: Incomparably Powerful
The fact that God is all-powerful ultimately points us to the reality that he in complete control of all things.
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Soul Prosperity
We need to live in God’s righteousness, peace and joy on the inside all the time, not just cry out to God for it when we are in a crisis. Our soul is prospering when we are walking in step with Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 6:25-34 - 7 Reasons Not To Worry About Earthly Necessities
7 Reasons Not to Worry About Earthly Necessities
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When History is Made
What makes history so remarkable is the ability to look back and see God's hand at work long before we realize what he is doing.
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A Survey of Ruth
Adam presents an overview of the entire book of Ruth, a story of God's providence in providing for His people. He calls us to trust the God who is just as sovereign today as He was for Ruth and who continually makes all things work together for His people's good.
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1 Samuel 30 - When the Bottom Drops Out
David is going to see all that he desire destroyed and his family taken from him. It shouls us that noone excpet God controls and ordains all things. Our job is to thank God for everything so that a root of bitterness will not set into our lives. The Christian life is life in the strength and power of God, They Holy Spirit.
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1 Samuel 29 - Accept the Philistines as your Savior
God used David's enemies to get him out of attacking his own poeple Israel. In God's providence the Philistine Commanders would not allow Achish to use David's army in battle as a merconary.
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Where Dreams Can Come True
Redeeming Ruth Part 4 "Where dreams can come true" Ruth 2:1-3 1. Dreams can come true amidst the problems and circumstances of life. (v. 1) Naomi and Ruth found themselves with no: * Food * Friends * Favor 2. Dreams can come true because of God's providence not chance. (v. 3) The providence of God involves: * His commands in the past. * His control in the present. 3. Dreams can come true with the help from people who are Christ-like. (v. 1, 3) Boaz was: * Related to Naomi. * A man of resources. * A man of respect.
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Faith in the Face of Misery
Suffering prompts us to ask lots of difficult questions. The Book of Job is about a man who suffered, and didn't know why. But Job expressed his faith both in God's goodness and sovereignty. So will we.
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Anxiety: Symptom of a Bigger Problem
Anxiety is a sign that there is a bigger problem in our hearts- unbelief. It reveals areas where we are not trusting in our heavenly Father, but have instead trusted in earthly treasures. Jesus offers the cure for our anxiety.
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When God Doesn't Intervene
Sometimes God does not come riding over the hill like the cavalry to save the day. Sometimes He lets us experience tragedy, unpleasantness and hardship. Why is that? Here are some possible reasons.
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A Night In Persia
This message, written by Dr. Donald Sunukjian, tells the story of the book of Esther through the eyes of minor character in the book. The "takeaway" is a lesson about God's Providence and how He oftentimes works behind the scene to accomplish His purposes.
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God Did It! Act 4
God provides a godly husband for Ruth, and a kinsman-redeemer for Naomi. But we find that God was at work to do something even greater for His people. He was already at work to provide the as of yet not asked for king to unite, protect & revive His people: David. And He was at work to provide Jesus- the Redeemer.
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God Did It! Act 3
God works through the prayers of His flawed people to accomplish His purposes. These purposes call us to faith which requires that we take risks. But God does infinitely more than we could ever ask or imagine.
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God Did It! Act 2
God is often at work"behind the scenes" through institutions and people to protect and provide for those who have sought refuge in Him. Faith actively seeks grace through the appointed means.
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God Did It! Part 1
We all experience very difficult periods of time when we think God is against us. We remember his sovereignty, but forget his goodness. But hope clings to both, waiting for God to bring the deliverance he's working to fruition.
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Joseph and providence
The story of Joseph gives us picture of providence...the unseen workings of God in our everyday lives.
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With a Mighty Hand and Outstretched Arm (Exodus 13:17 - 15:21)
God set his love on an undeserving people and delivered them out of slavery by his mighty power, for his glory, and for their good. This points ahead to our own experience of salvation in Jesus. We ought to consider our own deliverance out of sin with great gratitude and rejoicing.
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Elijah - Part Two
After the “brook dried up”, his training was over, and he had to go into the “real world” of ministry, a new challenge.
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