Our understanding of God's providence produces worship and enjoyment in all that we do.

Believers celebrate because God has rescued them from judgement, turning their sorrow into gladness.

Believers respond to the Biblical understanding of Providence by walking through the doors God opens.

Irony is often the earthly description of the providential destruction of those kingdoms who stand against His.

Providence builds His kingdom through the risks of His children and destroys all other kingdoms build on arrogance.

Providence builds His kingdom through the risks of His children and destroys all other kingdoms built on arrogance.

A believer's response to tragedy recognizes our dependence upon our sovereign God and moves forward in obedience, trusting Him for the results.

The path of glory must come through the cross.

Believers stand with God and His people and trust Him for the results come what may.

God providentially bestows favor on His children, in spite of their bad decisions, for His purpose and their preservation.

The Providence of God is already at work to rescue His people from evil.

Those who hear and respond to Christ will receive forgiveness and be marked with fruitfulness.

God's redemptive plan from eternity past was fulfilled on the cross.

The importance of preaching and perseverance in the life of a church....

Jesus will build His church with His witnesses, equipped with His Word, empowered by His Spirit.

Biblical measures of success in ministry lie in delighting in God's providential path, serving wherever you are and trusting Him with the results.

God can be trusted as He uses adversity to create opportunity for gospel growth and advancement.

Believers should always be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in us.

When attacked, believers should make decisions based upon gospel-preservation rather than self-preservation.

When Christians are falsely accused, they are to speak the truth knowing God is in control of their lives and reputation.

Believers are witnesses who boldy live for Christ and proclaim His resurrection knowing they are protected until their testimony is complete.

In order to proclaim Him, one must confess Him clearly and count the cost.

A Christian's testimony is the miracle of the gospel wrapped in human flesh.

Part of suffering for Christ's name means that believers pursue the lost and spiritually weak by removing personal hurdles to the gospel even when reviled for their efforts.

Believers are to be ready and willing to suffer for His Name in spite of popular counsel.

Jesus is the only one with the authority and ability to forgive sins.

The job of an elder is to shepherd, stand in the midst of suffering, guard the flock, and replicate himself.

Christ commissions His followers to build His church by discipling a few, dedicating ourselves to His people and devoting ourselves to His service.

Lives marked by gospel change will upset the world in which you live.

Christ sovereignly allows evil against His church so that He may victoriously build her by His Word.

The church is called to recognize the gifted, refine their doctrine, and release them to build up the body.

God grants sovereign encouragement amid the regular opposition to growing healthy churches.

Joy is found in partnering with others for spiritual growth and expansion of the gospel.

Life can only be enjoyed and have purpose if our highest joy and purpose is found in God.

Practical steps to rejoice in Jesus.

We are called to rejoice in our living hope regardless of circumstances.

Believers experience joy by seeking shelter in God and being satisfied in Him alone, trusting that He is our deliverer in this life and the next.