By Pastor Andrew Lightner

By Pastor Andrew Lightner

By Pastor Andrew Lightner

Evil and Triumph Text: 1 Samuel 22:6-23 Rev. John Downs What a stark contrast in today’s text between the perverse, irrational evil demonstrated by Saul, and the triumph of Yahweh in preserving a remnant of the priesthood through Abiathar. God’s … April 28, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

By David Entrekin

Brown Peterson

Acts 3.1-10 | Crucifying the Author of Life: The Mystery of the CrossBy Providence Presbyterian Church

Acts 12By Jeff Hatton

Sustenance and Sanctuary Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 Rev. John Downs Today we find Yahweh’s anointed King David in desperate need of food and refuge from his enemies. Just as he found sustenance through God’s provision of the showbread, and sanctuary … April 21, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

David Springer

By David Entrekin

Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:30-10:21“The bar for reaching heaven’s entry is so low that only a few will reach it.”Scott Sauls“I often see the most significant self-deception and lack of self knowledge in people and contexts that proclaim a robust doctrine of sin. And I see the most anxiety and control in people and contexts that pr…

10:1-36By Jeff Hatton

Covenant Stakes and Security Text: 1 Samuel 20 Rev. John Downs In life, our attention is naturally drawn to situations in which the stakes are high and there’s no guarantee of security. In reality, our spiritual life is much more … April 14, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

By Scott Armstrong

Tim Rice

By Kent McCrimmon

By Pastor Jacob Gerber

Acts 1.1-11 | The Beginning of the EndBy Providence Presbyterian Church

Acts 9:33-43By Jeff Hatton

Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:14-29“It is at first unsettling to be confronted with God’s absolute sovereignty in our salvation. But ultimately this is our true security, for if there was nothing in us, but only God’s good pleasure, that brought us into grace, then there is nothing in us that can take us out of grace.”Robert Yarbroug…

By Scott Armstrong

By Pastor Andrew Lightner

Reception and Refuge Text: 1 Samuel 18-19 Rev. John Downs The life of faith involves elements of both pleasure and pain that are held in tension, as explicitly illustrated in today’s text. The love and adoration of Jonathan, Michal and … April 7, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

Tim Rice

Matthew 28.11-20 | Now What?By Providence Presbyterian Church

Acts 9:19b-31By Jeff Hatton

Series: The Gospel of GodScripture: Romans 9:1-13“I never wanted to follow Jesus.I never wanted to follow Jesus.I never wanted to follow Jesus.He rescued me, He rescued me.No turning back, no turning back.”Red Mountain Music“There’s a direct correlation between the accuracy of our memory and the effectiveness of our mission. If we’re not teaching p…

Covenant Challenge and Champion Text: 1 Samuel 17 Rev. John Downs The encounter between David and Goliath is one of theological and cosmic significance, addressing the issue of whose god will rule. Rather than focus on the physical attributes of … March 31, 2024 – Easter Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

By Scott Armstrong

Tim Rice

1 Corinthians 1.1-19, 54-58 | Not in VainBy Providence Presbyterian Church

Acts 9:1-9By Jeff Hatton

Series: Latest SermonScripture: Mark 16:1-8“Anyone can be sentimental about the Nativity; any fool can feel like a Christian at Christmas. But Easter is the main event; if you don’t believe in the resurrection, you’re not a believer.”John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany“Jesus was the only one that ever raised the dead,” The Misfit continued, “and H…

By Jeff Hatton

By Pastor Jacob Gerber

Wisdom and Work Text: 1 Samuel 16 Rev. John Downs At some point in our lives, all of us have had an unexpected disruption that tempted us to anxiety and to ask ourselves, “What do I do now?” Today’s text … March 24, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

By Mike Boland

Tim Rice

By Owen Wurst

Mark 11.11-21 | From Ruin to RedemptionBy Providence Presbyterian Church

Series: Latest SermonScripture: Mark 11:1-11“Now to the gate of my Jerusalem,The seething holy city of my heart,The saviour comes. But will I welcome him?Oh crowds of easy feelings make a start;They raise their hands, get caught up in the singing,And think the battle won. Too soon they’ll findThe challenge, the reversal he is bringingChanges their …

A Kingly Devotion Text: 1 Samuel 15 Rev. John Downs All of us have had high hopes that were never realized, and that is very disappointing. We see in today’s narrative that a presumptuous King Saul is in conflict with … March 17, 2024 Read More »By Mercy Church (PCA)

By Scott Armstrong