Tri-Annual Singing!
February 21, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Providence
Subject: Providence
Wait for the Lord
The 33rd Psalm talks of God’s preeminence from the point of view of the Israelite. The Psalmist calls for praise for God, and gives numerous reasons why the LORD is worthy of that praise. His word is right. He is righteous and just, and blesses the earth. He is the Creator. His will is inexorable, “For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast” (9). From heaven he looks down upon all men and considers their works. No strength of man compares to His might. He is both willing and able to care for His own.
As such, we should consider verses 20-22 of the text, “Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, just as we hope in You.”
Just as the Psalmist, it is important that we recognize and meditate upon the greatness of the Lord. This will lead us to praise Him. It will also lead us both to understand His ability to help and protect us, and to be patient as we wait upon His intervention in our lives.
We must trust God! It is not our place to question either His timing or His ability to care for us. Instead may we pray, “Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, just as we hope in you” (22). Does your soul wait for the LORD?
Sermon: “For such a time as this”
The book of Esther is examined, noting the similarities to our day, such as immorality and oppression. It is noted that God’s providence works in every age, and that one righteous person can make a difference in the world.
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Sermon: A Metaphor – Doors
In scripture there is a versatile metaphor used by the Holy Spirit. The idea of a door. Let’s see what we can learn from it.
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Sermon: Adamant Stone (Ezekiel 3:7-9)
God provided Ezekiel with His will and protection. He supplied for Ezekiel a forehead that was harder than that of rebellious Israel. A forehead of adamant stone, harder than flint.
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An Open Door
There are a number of occasions where the apostle Paul used the metaphor of a door to refer to an opportunity. For example, when Paul and Barnabas gave a report to the church in Antioch, Luke records, “Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles” (Acts 14:27). Paul himself wrote to the Corinthian church, saying in 1 Corinthians 16:8-9, “But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” He wrote again in 2 Corinthians 2:12, “Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord, I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed to Macedonia.” Continue reading “An Open Door”
Sermon: The Integrity of Joseph (Genesis 50)
A discussion of Genesis 50, showing what kind of man Joseph was in his response to his brothers’ petitions.
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Sermon: Lessons from Esther
Speaker: Ian Tilley.
A discussion of the book of Esther, with applications.
Sermon: A Shield About Me
A discussion of Psalm 3. When we are overwhelmed with troubles, cares, and the opposition of those opposed to righteousness, we can find solace in the fact that God is a shield about us. With his protection, we can overcome.
Sermon: My Time Has Not Yet Come
Lesson 17 in Series:
Jesus converses with and corrects His brothers in John 7:1-9, as they seek to press Him to go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Tabernacles.
Sermon: Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians (1:9-14)
The lesson is a discussion of Paul’s prayer, in (1:9-14), where he prayed that the Colossians would be filled with knowledge, walk worthily, and be strengthened.
Sermon: May the Lord Bless You
A discussion of Psalm 20. A petition from the Psalmist that his readers might be protected and defended, may be strengthened, that God may accept them, and answer their prayers, and ultimately that they might be saved.
COVID-19 (28) God is Our Refuge and Strength
During times of national and global distress, Psalm 46 is the believer’s friend. The Psalmist wrote:
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling” (1-3).
Those who place their trust in God have no need to fear, no matter the dangers that lurk. Surely what we are suffering through today does not compare to the removal of the earth or the casting of the mountains into the sea? God’s helps those who are His. We can trust Him.
Continue reading “COVID-19 (28) God is Our Refuge and Strength”
Sermon: King Abijah
A discussion of Abijah’s war speech, and his ultimate victory, described in the text of 2 Chronicles 13. From this we learn the important truth: God determines the Victors!
Sermon: God Has Plans for You!
Sermon preached outside during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The lesson affirms to all who love God, that He has great plans for us!
Sermon: God is Our Refuge and Strength
Sermon preached outside during COVID-19 Pandemic.
The text of Psalm 46 is used to express the great protection and strength granted to us as His children.
