LESSONS AND OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FIRST TEMPTATION AS RECORDED IN LUKE 4
Posted November 29 | Pastor Jess Smith
Two Observations: (1) The foundations of grace that support and sustain the church in her times(s) of trial and suffering were laid in the wilderness during the temptation of the Lord Jesus and His victory over Satan. Because He stood we can stand. (2) All temptations and tests are under the sovereign control of God. As He ordained and directed all the events of Christ’s temptation so He also ordains and directs the times of our testing – Deuteronomy 8:2-3; James 1:2-4, 12-18.
Response to Child Trafficking
Posted October 18 | Pastor Jess Smith
Some resources in the response to child trafficking networks.
Ten Compelling Motivations for Embracing the Heart of God for the Nations
Posted June 30 | Pastor Jess Smith
In Isaiah 54:1 Isaiah writes, “Sing, O barren one, who did not bear; break forth into singing and cry aloud, you who have not been in labor! For the children of the desolate one will be more than the children of her who is married,” says the Lord. (ESV). What a glorious promise! But how will this be? Surely our great God will use his bride to accomplish His purpose in the earth (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-17).
Pray for Turkey
Posted April 17 | Pastor Jess Smith
The leaders of the Protestant (Evangelical) Church in Turkey are calling the worldwide body of Christ to pray for Turkey on April 18th – the anniversary of three brothers who were martyred in Malatya in 2007.
Four Encouragements for Struggling with Grief
Posted April 12 | Pastor Jess Smith
This extraordinary text (Colossians 1:24-29) gets to the very heart of the apostle’s understanding of the process of sanctification and incorporates the massive purpose of God to glorify Himself through the preaching of the gospel. To rejoice in sufferings is counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and certainly contrary to most postmodern sentiments and vocabulary.
NORTHEAST JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF
Posted April 2 | Jon Eaton
On a business trip to Tokyo a few years back Jon Eaton attended Tokyo Baptist Church (TBC) (http://www.tokyobaptist.org) and became friends with the Pastor, Dennis Folds who is requesting prayer assistance. http://www.providencebaptist.us/news/read/northeast-japan-disaster-relief
Joshua Project - Unreached Peoples of the World
Posted March 27 | Pastor Jess Smith
Joshua Project is a research initiative seeking to highlight the ethnic people groups of the world with the least followers of Christ.
Providence Baptist supports AsiaLink efforts among unreached people groups.
Posted January 14 | Pastor Jess Smith
AsiaLink is a Christian mission agency connecting churches with ministry among the unreached peoples of Asia. We provide an efficient and effective avenue to partnering by organizing resources for the greatest possible impact.
The Study of Luke
Posted December 13 | Pastor Jess Smith
In our study of the Gospel of Luke we will continue to be confronted with the greatness and glory of God as revealed so wonderfully in the birth narratives of John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus.
Providence of God in Romans 12
Posted June 9 | Pastor Jess Smith
God’s providence is a magnificent doctrine that emphatically declares God as Creator, Governor and Sustainer of the universe.
Diakonos - Servant or Deacon
Posted May 27 | Rev. Jess Smith
In an attempt to understand the various meanings and nuances of the word diakonos, I have set forth what hopefully will be a helpful, though brief, study in its biblical contexts. My desire is to help clarify the definition and use of this word group in the New Testament. In addition to the Greek New Testamenti and The Holy Bible - English Standard Version, my sources will be limited to Kittel’s Theological Dictionary of the New Testament and A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. References to the Apostolic Fathers will also be noted.