Providence ARP Church

Pastor Andrew Webb

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Christianity
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5d ago

What Did the Owner Do?

This sermon expounds on the Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20 to illustrate God's long-suffering mercy toward rebellious humanity. The speaker contrasts the stubborn sinfulness of those who reject God's servants and His Son with the divine patience that allows time for repentance. Central to the message is the identification of Jesus as the rejected cornerstone, whose rejection leads to spiritual destruction while offering salvation to believers. The exposition warns against taking God's grace for granted and highlights the severe consequences of turning away from His authority. Finally, the sermon applies these truths by urging parents to faithfully guide their children to Christ and calling all listeners to personally embrace the Lord before it is too late.

42 min
Jun 28

Abstain from Sexual Immorality

The sermon exhorts believers to pursue sanctification and abstain from sexual immorality by relying on the power of the Holy Spirit. It contrasts the Christian call to holiness with the normalized lust of the surrounding culture, emphasizing that God defines ethics and desires purity for His people. The preacher highlights marriage as a sacred covenant designed for mutual sanctification and selfless love, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the church. Urgent warnings are issued regarding the prevalence of sexual sin among professing Christians today, urging repentance and accountability. Ultimately, the message affirms that God calls believers to live distinct, holy lives through divine grace rather than human effort.

38 min
Jun 28

Who Suppress the Truth in Unrighteousness

The sermon examines the confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders in Luke 20, highlighting their refusal to acknowledge His divine authority due to political self-interest. Using the historical trial of John Peter Zenger as an illustration, the preacher demonstrates how corrupt powers often suppress truth to maintain control. The central argument asserts that true spiritual authority originates solely from God and His Word, not from human institutions or traditions. It challenges listeners to move beyond uncertainty and decisively accept Jesus as the Christ and Son of God for eternal life. Ultimately, the message calls for a personal response of faith, urging individuals to stop suppressing the truth and embrace the salvation offered through Christ.

33 min
Jun 21

Things that Tear Apart Churches #1: Gossip

This sermon identifies gossip, slander, and backbiting as destructive forces that tear apart the fabric of church community by violating the ninth commandment. Using Proverbs 26 to illustrate how tailbearers fuel strife like arsonists, the message defines these sins and highlights their lasting damage to reputations and fellowship. It distinguishes between malicious gossip and necessary biblical reporting for correction or justice, urging believers to handle sin through proper channels rather than secret circulation. The preacher emphasizes that overcoming this sin requires heart transformation through Christ's grace, mirroring Jesus' refusal to repay slander with slander. Ultimately, the congregation is called to protect good names, speak truth with love, and practice heavenly speech patterns in anticipation of eternity.

33 min
Jun 7

Flee From the Wrath to Come

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem as He approaches the city, revealing His profound sorrow for its impending spiritual and physical destruction due to its rejection of Him. The sermon contrasts this divine compassion with the human tendency toward smugness when warnings go unheeded, urging believers to replace indifference with genuine pity for the lost. It highlights the urgency of the gospel message by examining how individuals like Felix delay repentance despite clear conviction, emphasizing that the day of salvation is now. Believers are called to emulate Christ's heart by actively sharing the good news rather than waiting for others to seek God on their own terms. Ultimately, the text serves as a solemn plea to flee to Christ before time runs out and judgment arrives.

37 min
May 31

The King is Coming

The sermon examines the Triumphal Entry to warn against fickle faith that seeks personal comfort rather than true spiritual redemption. It contrasts the crowd's immediate shift from praise to condemnation with the need for constant, Christ-like devotion grounded in repentance. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus came primarily to save sinners from God's wrath, not to fulfill earthly political or material expectations. Drawing on Jonathan Edwards and R.C. Sproul, the message critiques emotional religious excitement devoid of genuine contrition. Ultimately, it calls believers to look beyond temporary circumstances toward the eternal joy of Christ's second coming.

37 min
May 17

Suffering for the Sake of Jesus

The central message of this sermon is that the gospel, when received as the true Word of God, transforms lives and produces enduring faith that withstands persecution, as exemplified by the Thessalonian church. Paul, writing from the perspective of a former persecutor of the church, affirms that the gospel's divine origin is confirmed by its transformative power and the believers' willingness to suffer for Christ, mirroring the persecution faced by the early church in Judea. The sermon emphasizes that Paul's condemnation of unbelieving Judaism is not rooted in ethnic hatred but in the spiritual opposition to God's redemptive plan, while affirming that God's mercy remains open to all, including Jews, as evidenced by Paul's own conversion and his hope for Israel's future restoration. The preacher calls the church to reject both anti-Semitism and triumphalism, recognizing that salvation is by grace alone, and urges believers to pray for the conversion of all people groups, trusting in the gospel's power to transform even the most hardened hearts.

30 min
May 3

Giving Up What You Can't Keep to Gain What You Can't Lose

The sermon centers on the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing that true following of Christ requires surrendering all earthly attachments—family, possessions, security—for the sake of the kingdom of God. Drawing from Jesus' promise to the disciples that those who leave everything for His sake will receive 'many times more' in this life and eternal life in the age to come, it underscores the incomparable value of eternal glory over temporary comforts. The preacher confronts the modern tendency to reduce Christianity to a pursuit of personal peace and prosperity, contrasting it with the biblical vision of a renewed creation where sin, death, and suffering are forever abolished. Through historical and contemporary examples—including persecuted believers like a young Christian in Ethiopia—the sermon illustrates how genuine sacrifice yields profound spiritual blessings and fellowship, revealing that in Christ, loss becomes gain and suffering leads to glory. Ultimately, it calls listeners to examine their hearts, asking what idols still hold them back, and to embrace a life of wholehearted devotion, knowing that the cost of discipleship is infinitely outweighed by the eternal reward.

34 min

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Creator

Pastor Andrew Webb
Years Active

2008 - 2026
Episodes

100
Rating

Clean
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