Sermon Series

Exodus: Into the Wilderness

In the spring of 2022, we followed the Israelites to freedom as they relied on God to provide a way out of Egypt. God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of their suffering, and He provided a way of escape through the plagues sent on the Egyptians and the Passover. As we study this next installment of Exodus, we will rejoin the Israelites on their journey into the wilderness with God as their guide. May we discover God's faithfulness to us to be just as true today as it was during the Israelites’ journey, and may we find freedom from sin's captivity as we study Exodus together.

Exodus: Into the Wilderness
The 3 Scenes of Grace

The 3 Scenes of Grace

by Jason Gaston

Guest speaker Jason Gaston from Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC teaches from John 21. He highlights three scenes of grace between Jesus and Peter. Pastor Gaston highlights that no past failures can separate us from God's mercy and reminds us to embrace God's provision and come back to Him.

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All Have Sinned

All Have Sinned

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity's unrighteousness and believing in God's righteousness. From Romans 3, he illustrates how everyone is guilty of sin and subject to God's judgment. He stresses that there is a penalty for unrighteousness, explaining that while we deserve punishment, Jesus serves as our mediator who takes our place.

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Accept Your Diagnosis

Accept Your Diagnosis

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike discusses the diagnosis of humanity's unrighteousness as outlined in Romans 3:1-20, emphasizing that true healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ. He highlights three common but incorrect ways people attempt to address their sin: relying on their upbringing, rationalizing their sinful behavior, and believing that good behavior can save them.

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Accept Your Diagnosis

Accept Your Diagnosis

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott preaches on our need to recognize our sinful nature and encourages us to accept our diagnosis of sin rather than ignoring it or relying on false remedies such as parent's faith, self-justification, or good works.

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Symptoms of Empty Religion

Symptoms of Empty Religion

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence covers all of Romans Chapter 2, specifically addressing the early church's struggle with hypocrisy and criticism. He warns that empty religion, which judges others while failing to recognize one's own sin, hardens hearts and misrepresents God to the world.

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Why Are We Like This?

Why Are We Like This?

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence unpacks why humanity struggles with sin and the consequences of exchanging the truth of God for lies, revealing the need for heart change rather than just behavior modification.

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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence continues teaching from Romans 1, highlighting the very passage that sparked the Protestant Reformation, and encourages us to honestly consider whether or not we identify with the apostle Paul's declaration of being unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Loved, Saved, and Sent

Loved, Saved, and Sent

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence opens 2025 with our longest sermon series yet - the book of Romans! This New Testament book is a transformative letter that deeply impacts church history and explores fundamental questions about our identity and God's love.

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New Year, New You?

New Year, New You?

by Blake Templeton

Blake Templeton, our Providence Road Campus Director, exhorts us to make our home in Jesus. He examines the story of Mary and Martha and helps us consider our focus as we enter the new year.

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Great Joy

Great Joy

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Come & See, Go & Tell

Come & See, Go & Tell

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Behold, the Savior of the World

Behold, the Savior of the World

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Nothing Is Impossible With God

Nothing Is Impossible With God

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence focuses on the core message from Luke 1:37, "Nothing will be impossible with God. " He encourages listeners to hold fast to God's promises in areas where they may feel challenged. He reminds us of God's presence in our lives and encourages us that while we may face challenges or suffering, having God with us is all we truly need.

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He’s My King

He’s My King

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence outlines three responses to hearing about Jesus: perceiving Him as nobody, rejecting Him as an enemy, or embracing Him as King, ultimately calling for a heart posture that recognizes Jesus as King.

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God Is With Us

God Is With Us

by Spence Shelton

In this sermon, we learn about Joseph and the divine interruption in his life caused by Mary's unexpected pregnancy. Pastor Spence encourages listeners to see interruptions as invitations to trust God and grow closer to Him, highlighting that God's plans often surpass our own.

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Five Things God Says to Us

Five Things God Says to Us

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence concludes our series in Exodus, highlighting that the wilderness is God's workshop.

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Share Your Story

Share Your Story

by Spence Shelton

In Exodus 18, we see how Moses shares what God has done for him with his father-in-law, Jethro, and are encouraged by how we can share our story of what God has done for us with others!

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Fight Your Battles God’s Way

Fight Your Battles God’s Way

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott continues our Exodus series with a sermon on how we can fight external battles God's way - by relying on God, prayer, community, and remembering God's past faithfulness to us.

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Fight Your Battles in God’s Power

Fight Your Battles in God’s Power

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on how to fight our battles by relying on God's present provision, leaning into gospel-centered friendships, and recalling God's past faithfulness to us.

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The Lord is My Banner

The Lord is My Banner

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on fighting our battles by recognizing both the spiritual and physical aspects of the battle, relying on other believers when we're ready to give up, and looking ahead to the ultimate victory that is already won in Christ Jesus.

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God Will Provide – Part 2

God Will Provide – Part 2

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, the Israelites face a lack of resources in the wilderness. Once again, they complain about their circumstances to Moses, quickly forgetting that God has already demonstrated His ability to provide everything they need. Pastor Spence emphasizes that our present thirst can often blind us to God's past provision in our own lives.

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God Will Provide

God Will Provide

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, we learn about God's provision of manna for the Israelites and understand how this example of provision can encourage us in the midst of the difficult times we experience today.

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Why We Sing

Why We Sing

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, he highlights Israel's song in Chapter 15 as evidence that humanity was created to praise God, especially through singing. Throughout the sermon, he focuses on why we sing, what we sing about, and how we sing.

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Red Sea Deliverance

Red Sea Deliverance

Pastor Spence uses the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea as an example of how God is still with us in our unknowns and uncertainties. When God calls us to decisions that may feel backward to the word, He uses these seasons to do something in our lives that ultimately brings him glory and reveals Himself as the one, true God.

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You Can Trust God

You Can Trust God

by Brett Bouldin

Pastor Brett invites us to trust God's wisdom, promises, and presence. He emphasizes the importance of trusting God in unexpected challenges, using the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as an example. Pastor Brett highlights that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding and urges listeners to hold on to His promises.

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You Can Trust God

You Can Trust God

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott encourages listeners to trust in God's wisdom despite unclear paths, to believe in His promises, and to rely on His constant presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God for guidance and transformation in our lives.

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God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You

God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick highlights God's promised presence, emphasizing trust in God's unchanging promises and rest in His constant presence. He illustrates how God's guidance may lead us on detours for our own good and provides confidence and hope in overcoming life's challenges.

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Remember God’s Goodness and Celebrate His Faithfulness

Remember God’s Goodness and Celebrate His Faithfulness

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick urges the congregation to remember God's goodness and faithfulness. He focuses on consecration, unleavened bread, and the redemption of the firstborn, emphasizing trusting God with all aspects of life. He encourages intentional celebration, gratitude, and passing on faith to the next generation.

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Remember the Lord’s Salvation

Remember the Lord’s Salvation

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike discusses the importance of remembering God's acts of mercy in our lives. The sermon dives into the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt and emphasizes the need to remember God's deliverance amidst life's trials. He encourages giving our best to God, recognizing His strength, and holding onto hope for the promised land like the Israelites in the wilderness. 

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Celebrate and Remember

Celebrate and Remember

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott highlights the importance of actively remembering and celebrating the faithfulness of God in our lives. Drawing from the book of Exodus, he explains how forgetfulness hinders our relationship with God and emphasizes the need to keep God's faithfulness at the forefront of our minds.

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