As he began his ministry, Jesus was tempted in the desert by Satan for 40 days. What does this passage say about how we're tempted? How should we respond when temptation comes our way?

Luke gives us a genealogy of Jesus that looks really different from the one in Matthew. How is that possible? How can Jesus have two different genealogies? Executive Pastor Jesse Cragwall takes a look at the apparent discrepancy and we see that it isn't a discrepancy at all. Also, why did Jesus need to be baptized? He wasn't repenting for sin, was he?

John the Baptist is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in the Bible. This Sunday at Providence, Teaching Pastor Chad Sparks takes a look at Luke 3:1-20. Who was John the Baptist? Why did he act so strangely? What does it mean to prepare the way for Jesus? And what do holiness and grace have to do with any of it?

What was Jesus' childhood like? Did he know he was God? Teaching Pastor Chad Sparks tackles Luke 2:39-52 as we continue in A Jesus For Everyone.

We close out 2015 is a creative way at Providence Church. Charlie Andrews narrates as we get special messages from three fascinating Biblical figures: Simeon, Anna, and Mary. You don't want to miss this week's message!

It's Christmastime! We all know the story of Jesus' birth pretty well (we've seen A Charlie Brown Christmas at least a dozen times), but we tend to gloss over the part about the shepherds. Well, God thought they were pretty important! Take a listen as Teaching Pastor Chad Sparks discusses what was so special about those shepherds.

The main event is here! We're still in the gospel of Luke this Christmas season, and today it finally happens - the birth of Jesus! Why would God choose to send his Son to such lowliness, such humility, when he was the King of Earth? Listen as cChad Sparks breaks down the reasons. Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with you!

We close out Luke 1 today by taking a look at the end of Zechariah's story. After John is born and Zechariah's speech is restored, he responds to the graciousness of God with a song! Teaching Pastor Chad Sparks takes a look at this passage that's full of Old Testament promises and New Testament hope of a Savior.

This week, John Barber continues our study of the gospel of Luke by taking a look at the life of Zechariah. How can God use this man who failed so utterly when put to the test? How can God give us a second chance and restore us? Listen as John examines the hopeful lesson of Zechariah.

We're continuing in our study of the gospel of Luke, and this week we've got a really special passage. Mary's song, found in Luke 1:46-56 (also called the Magnificat) is the outpouring of Mary's heart at the amazing thing that God has done. Listen as Chad Sparks teaches about what we can learn from this 14 year old pregnant girl.