Teaching by Tag: Providence
Jesus Encounters: Mary and Martha
In their encounter with Jesus, Mary and Martha discovered that on the road of suffering, we need to remember Jesus’ tender love, His timing, His truth, His tears, and His triumph.
Watch / ListenA Heritage from the Lord
Psalm 127 shows that children are a heritage from God, a protection for their parents, and a hope for the future.
Watch / ListenAbounding in Hope, Part 5: Hope in Christ Brings Meaning in This Life
There is no meaning in this life apart from Christ, but in Christ, there is meaning for this life.
Watch / ListenLiving Faith, Part 15: Fervent Prayer
God takes the prayers of His people and weaves them providentially and sovereignly into His plans, for our encouragement and for His glory. The community is built up when we pray.
Watch / ListenLiving Faith, Part 12: Pride, Planning, and Perspective
Christians should not arrogantly make plans independent of life’s frailty and God’s sovereignty. Rather, we are to go about the business of life with a humble dependence on God.
Watch / ListenThe Names of God: Jehovah Sabaoth
We do and should call out to Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, in our moments of desperation. Yet we must avoid presumption, placing our confidence is in the power and will of the God of heavenly armies, who is always with us.
Watch / ListenThe Names of God: Jehovah Jireh
In our seasons of being tested, God’s ultimate goal as our Lord (Adonai) and our provider (Jehovah Jireh) is for us to be mature, complete, and not lacking in anything.
Watch / ListenThanks Giving
The very nature of God should lead us to thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an expression of submission, confidence, appreciation, trust, and life in Christ.
Watch / ListenJonah: God’s Relentless Mercy for All People, Part 3
What are we willing to endure or experience to respond to God’s call to love people and proclaim His name? When God provides the door, we are called walk through it and share the truth of the gospel, leaving the results to Him.
Watch / ListenWisdom for Living, Part 5: The Sovereignty of God
God oversees all world affairs, so we need not be rattled by anything going on around us. Our choices and God’s purposes are woven together, and, in His sovereignty, God will prevail.
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