Sermon: A Warning About Unbelief Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:7-12 Sermon Preached at Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN The sermon warns believers against the spiritual danger of unbelief and hardened hearts, using the historical example of Israel's wilderness rebellion to illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's voice. It emphasizes that mere external participation in church life or religious rituals does not guarantee salvation if the heart remains resistant to the Holy Spirit's exhortations. The preacher urges immediate obedience to Scripture, highlighting that true faith is demonstrated through perseverance and the active use of means of grace such as prayer, sacraments, and Bible reading. By contrasting those who fell away with those who entered God's rest, the message clarifies that genuine union with Christ results in a life of faithful obedience rather than casual indifference. Ultimately, the text calls for self-examination to ensure one's soul is aligned with the living God before it is too late.

Psalm 2 The Reign of the Lord's Anointed: 1. The Titles He Possesses 2. The Rebellion He Quashes 3. The Warning He Issues

The Lord sent a warning to Judah through the Prophet Jeremiah calling them to repent and return. God was listening for their repentance but instead they continued running toward wickedness and rebellion. The chapter ends with a statement that it was to late for them to be saved because of their lack of repentance. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 8, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Main Points 1. God sees His people's wickedness (6:11–7:10). 2. God disciplines His people for their wickedness (7:11–16). This sermon examines Hosea chapter seven to illustrate how God observes the hidden wickedness of His people and subsequently disciplines them for their rebellion. Through four distinct similes—a heated oven, an unturned cake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow—the text depicts Israel's lust, inconsistency, foolishness, and unreliability as they seek help from foreign nations rather than returning to God. The preacher emphasizes that pride prevents repentance, yet God's desire remains to forgive those who humble themselves. While God remembers all sin for judgment, He chooses not to remember the sins of believers because Jesus has paid the penalty on the cross. The message concludes with an urgent call for listeners to examine their hearts, confess their sins, and place their faith in Christ for salvation.

This sermon on Ezekiel 20–21 outlines four central points regarding God's relationship with Israel: His long-standing extreme patience with their centuries of persistent rebellion, the eventual arrival of His fierce judgment upon Jerusalem via the sharp sword of the King of Babylon, His relentless determination to transform a rebellious people into a holy nation of true worshippers for Himself, and His preservation of Israel strictly for the glory of His own name rather than their merit. Connecting Israel's historical idolatry to humanity's ongoing tendency toward cultural conformity and sin, the sermon emphasizes the necessity of deep repentance and calls believers to live renewed, faithful lives that glorify God.

As a reult of Ahab's wickedness, God brings down upon him a terrible consequence. This is the Thirty Third Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Divided; an exposiion on the First book of the Kings

Some homes raise kids under a list of man-made rules — others let anything go. Both are a form of rebellion against God. The dads discuss how fathers can set biblical standards for movies, music, and modesty in the home without sliding into either ditch, and why the motive behind a standard matters as much as the standard itself.

The radical power of the Gospel confronts the values, priorities, and sins of this present world. When the enemies of the early Christians cried, "These that have turned the world upside down" they were unwittingly testifying to the transforming impact of Christ's message. The Gospel does not just improve lives, it brings sinners from darkness to light, death to life, rebellion to surrender, and self-rule to the lordship of Christ. The Gospel shook cities then and still changes hearts today. It challenges false worship, calls us to repent, believe, and live under the reign of the risen King.

The sermon contrasts the godly prophet Samuel with King Saul to illustrate God's sovereign providence and faithfulness to His covenant despite human rebellion. It explores how God used Saul as a judgment for Israel's demand for a human king, thereby exposing the futility of earthly government and the necessity of divine rule. The preacher emphasizes that while Saul was chosen by the people based on outward appearance, God looks to the heart, pointing ultimately toward the true Messiah who fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and judge. This narrative serves as a reminder that God never forsakes His people, offering hope through the promise of a greater King than Saul or David. The message concludes by urging believers to recognize their need for spiritual rebirth rather than relying on external advantages.