Providence Baptist Church of Lexington Sermons

April 17, 2022 Morning Service. Easter is a time when we focus on what is arguably the most pivotal of events in all of human history. But we cannot just focus on the events of Calvary. We must include what happened at the tomb three days later.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich speaks to how critical the resurrection is to God's plan of redemption for mankind and what it tells us. (Luke 24:1-7)

April 10, 2022 Morning Service. What does your name mean to you? For most people, their name is merely a means of identifying themselves. But when Moses asked God what he should tell the Israelites His name was, He responded with much more that just a name. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich unpacks some of the meaning behind God's response and the rich significance behind it. (Exodus 3:13-14)

April 3, 2022 Morning Service. When we think about the feeding of the five thousand in the Bible, we are usually focused on the incredible miracle that Jesus performed. But what can often get lost in this amazing story is the lessons that Jesus was trying to communicate. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich peels back the layers of this miracle to show us what we need to take away from it as well. (John 6:1-14)

March 27, 2022 Morning Service. When Paul entered into Athens on his second missionary journey, amongst all the idols and altars he encountered one was dedicated to 'The Unknown God'. Ironically, apparently the Romans knew their named gods weren't enough.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses Paul's encounter and introduces us to the one true God, one that may be unknown to you as well. (Acts 17:16-31)

March 20, 2022 Morning Service. All across the world, there are believers who must meet in secret due to the persecution they face as Christians. And while we don%u2019t yet face such resistance in our nation today, we must be prepared for the day when it begins here as well. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses the apostles' response to a similar situation to tell us how we must be prepared and respond. (Acts 4:23-31)

March 13, 2022 Morning Service. The effects of hidden sin on a believer's life can be devastating and long lasting. And when we think that sin can go on without consequence we are not only being naive, but we are ignoring the existence of a righteous, omniscient God. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich discusses some of the things that we can expect as a result of living with hidden sin as a believer. (Joshua 7:19-25)

February 27, 2022 Morning Service. As our culture shifts to more liberal ideas of morality, the misalignment between the Bible and the world can begin to transform how an individual defines their faith. But sometimes the world's influence on faith is not so obvious. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich talks about some of the more subtle ways that this world can change how we feel about certain things. (Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-16)

February 20, 2022 Morning Service. Trying to understand the person of God requires us to explore the characteristics that are fundamental to His character. And as we do so, what becomes very clear to us is both the purpose and the necessity for our salvation. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Fiederich discusses the nature of God as revealed to us in His Word and the eternal implications they have. (Isaiah 6:1-7)

February 13, 2022 Morning Service. As we continue to examine the story of the Prodigal Son, we now turn our attention to two common aspects of the story, what brought the rebellious son to the point of returning to his father and how the father responds at the return. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the motivation for repentance and the glorious example of forgiveness from the father. (Luke 15:17-24)

February 6, 2022 Morning Service. When we talk about the story of the Prodigal Son we generally focus on the phase where he recognizes his poor choice and returns to the father. But to focus exclusively on that would be to miss out on a valuable lesson in obedience. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich digs into what sets the stage for the rebellion and departure of the prodigal son. (Luke 15:11-24)