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Providence Community Church
by Ken Carlton
Christ Centered. Reformed Theology. Sermons from Providence Community Church in Crosslake MN. Soli Deo Gloria!
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WISDOM PHYSICS – Proverbs 21:1-9 – 10-18-26
Physics is defined as: a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions... the processes and phenomena of a particular system". Applying this concept to matters of the soul, the wisdom literature of Proverbs reads like a textbook on the processes & phenomena of morality. In...
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MORDECAI vs. HAMAN – Esther 2:19-3:6 – 10-11-26
In our passage today, we become more acquainted with Mordecai and are introduced to Haman. These two men are set in contrast with one another as the plot of the book develops according to themes woven through the entirety of scripture. We opened our study asking the question, where is God in...
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A TALE OF 2 SUPPERS – Isaiah 25:6-12 – 10-4-26
In chapter 25 of his book, Isaiah foretells a time of jubilation, communion, and resurrection. His words come alive in the context of the work & ministry of the Messiah Jesus Christ. In light of this, the apostle Paul cites a passage from Isaiah’s prophecy in the resurrection crescendo chapter of...
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THE BALANCE REVEALS – Proverbs 20:19-30 – 9-27-2026
Verse 23 in our text today reiterates the organizing theme of our study of Proverbs 20. Wisdom utilizes the mind, ears, eyes, and tongue as instruments God has created for applying wisdom. We are to take up the scales of wisdom with our faculties and weigh every area of life and thought to...
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MORAL ACCOUNTING – Proverbs 20:11-18 – 9-20-2026
Luke 18:9-14 records a parable of Jesus illustrating the moral and spiritual necessity of applying equal weights & measures. Verse 9 reveals the occasion for this illustration: “He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with...
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THE RISE OF ESTHER – Esther 2:12-18 – 9-13-2026
Extravagant pageantry continues, now with respect to choosing a more suitable queen for Ahasuerus. The time and attention involved for this process was extraordinary in more than one sense. Firstly, the beautifying protocol for the kings court is difficult to fathom for its sheer scale with 6...
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WEIGHTS & MEASURES – Proverbs 20:1-10 – 8-30-2026
Placing life on the scale of wisdom, we discern what decisions, motivations, strategies, philosophies, assets, attributes, goals, character traits, cultures, habits, priorities, attitudes, identities, vows, governments, experiences, etc. are actually worth. Verses 10 & 23 of this chapter reprise…
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SPARED FROM HARM – Proverbs 19:19-29 – 8-23-26
The final request in Jesus’ model prayer for us reads: (Matthew 6:13) “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Proverbs 19 teaches us that the fear of the Lord ultimately ensures that we will not be visited by harm. Indeed, according to Solomon, through the fear of God applied we...
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RESTING SATISFIED – Proverbs 19:10-18 – 8-16-26
Our title today is drawn from the second of three promises/benefits connected to the fear of the Lord, listed in verse 23. Here Solomon proclaims that the fear of the Lord leads to life and those who have it rest satisfied. He goes on to assure us that the believer who fears the Lord will not be...
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INTRODUCING THEMES – Esther 1:19-2:11 – 8-9-26
The record of significant events orchestrated in the providence of God to advance His purposes in history provide occasion to introduce characters of consequence in the book of Esther. Among them, Mordecai, Esther’s cousin & adoptive father, and Esther (Hadassah) herself. Last message we asked:...
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RESURRECTION REALITIES – I Corinthians 15:27-42 – 8-2-26
Paul’s letter reads like a lone voice crying in the wilderness of a pagan empire. Paul reveals in our text that he had pushback on other missionary fronts in addition to opposition he faces in Corinth as the truth of Christianity clashed with the sinful philosophy of the day. Yet here we are over...
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FEAR = LIFE – Proverbs 19:1-11 – 7-26-26
Proverbs 19:23 serves well as a theme verse to outline this chapter of Solomon’s collection of wise sayings. This verse reprises the meta-theme of wisdom literature: ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’, attaching it to practical blessings. According to Solomon : “the fear of the…
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TOWER PATHWAYS – Proverbs 18:19-24 – 7-19-26
Proverbs 18:10 describes the name of the Lord as a strong tower. The renown and character of our great God is where the righteous man finds his identity, meaning, standards, safety, authority. provision, and assurance. Proverbs 18, indeed with much of the entire book, can be understood as…
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THE BIGGER THEY ARE… – Esther 1:1-18 – 7-12-26
Historical background: the kingdom and events unfolding in the book of Esther pick up roughly where the contemporary events of the book of Daniel had left off. The timeline of Kings and consequences coinciding with Israel's exile and return are relevant to the context of Esther. Nebuchadnezzar…
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ABSOLUTE RESURRECTION – I Corinthians 15:12-26 – 7-5-26
In the providence of God, the recurring challenge of heretical ideas infecting the understanding of the early church set the stage for outlining nonnegotiable Christian teaching. When Paul addresses the doctrine of resurrection in this chapter, he is providing another example of gospel teaching...
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A STRONG TOWER – Proverbs 18:9-18 – 6-28-26
How can we run to the name of the Lord as our strong tower? While the first 8 verses of Proverbs 18 primarily identify and refute enemies of wisdom inspiring towers of Babel, verses 9-18 direct us toward the true source of refuge established according to the character and renown of the Lord. When...
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TWO TOWERS – Proverbs 18:1-8 – 6-21-26
Taking verse 10 as an organizing analogy for Proverbs 18, this chapter presents a ‘tale of two towers’ in wisdom literature terms. Will the foundation and framework of our lives be built on the attributes of God, or upon the shifting sands of foolishness? The answer hinges on the object of our...
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MESSIAH PRAYERS CONTINUED – Psalms 89,106,150 – 6-14-26
The Psalms, as summarized by the closing song in each of the first 4 book divisions in the Psalter, present Messiah Prayers in two senses. First: they serve as prayers of petition for the Messiah to come. Secondly, they function as prayers of intercession for the Messiah to pray on behalf of His...
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CRUCIAL REMINDER – I Corinthians 15:1-11 – 6-7-2026
Acts 7 records a Gospel sermon proclaimed to Paul before he was born again. Paul, approving of Stephen’s execution, would have been aware of this testimony. Sometime later, Paul is brought to repentance and faith by the sovereign grace of God & now we read his own Gospel sermon preached to the...
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Serve One Another in Love – 1 Peter 4:8-11 – 5-31-26
What is our relationship to the body of Christ, the Church? How are we to love one another? What is the greatest way to serve Christ?
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DROSS CONTINUED – Proverbs 17:21-28 – 5-24-26
According to Proverbs 25:4 “Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel”. According to Proverbs 17:3 “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.” Taking these references together we can extend and apply the analogy of...
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DROSS – Proverbs 17:12-20 – 5-17-26
Prov. 25:4-5 expounds & applies the analogy of pure metals vs. dross. Another example in Proverbs utilizing similar picture language to Prov. 17:3. When the heart is tested by the refining fires of life, the process is designed to remove some elements and refine others. When the heat is turned…
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MESSIAH PRAYERS – Psalms 41 & 72 – 5-10-26
Working through history's greatest hymnal one Psalm at a time, we may not realize or remember the bigger picture of how the collection is organized. Mirroring the Books of Moses, the psalter is also a 'Pentateuch'. The psalms are arranged in five books beginning with songs 1 through 41, followed…
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GOSPEL APPLICATIONS – I Corinthians 14:27-15:2 – 5-2-26
In the 14th & 15th chapters of his epistle to Corinth, Paul outlines aims of Gospel ministry for the church age. When the unbeliever witnesses the testimony of the Christian community, how should our message resonate? As the Holy Spirit is pleased to activate it, the content and presentation of…
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REFINED BY FIRE – Proverbs 17:1-11 – 4-26-26
Verse three of our chapter presents a conceptual context for the virtues promoted in Biblical wisdom literature, including the immediate blessings and character traits endorsed by Solomon in Proverbs 17. Testing, tempering, & purifying are in view here as uses for heat in processing precious...
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DISCERNMENT I.Q. – Proverbs 16:26-33 – 4-19-26
Under the working theme of ‘the finishing school of kings’ we’ve considered Proverbs 16 in four sections. The first nine verses expounded the concept of agency under the royal preeminence of God as the font of all legitimate authority. These verses reveal the relationship between human moral…
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RESURRECTION REVEALED – Acts 2:22-28 – 4-5-26
John chapter 20 records a series of resurrection revelations. John & Peter realized Jesus was risen only upon touring the empty tomb and witnessing the carefully folded grave clothes of our Lord (3-8). Next, Mary Magdalene remains distraught despite witnessing the empty tomb and angels until…
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THE ARK RETURNS – I Chronicles 16:8-18 – 3-29-2026
In consideration of our text this week, I recalled a sermon series I preached years ago which traced the prominence and location of the Ark of the Covenant as it related to the spiritual condition of the nation of Israel… the plight of the Ark as the touchstone of divine habitation & favor...
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SELF GOVERNMENT – Proverbs 16:17-25 – 3-22-2026
Our passage today is all about self-discipline. In light of the last section of Proverbs 16 specifically addressed to kings, one might be inclined to ask if these verses are directed toward civil rulers as well? And if so, how do they apply to those wielding authority? Astute philosophers through...
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THE ROYAL IDEAL – Proverbs 16:10-16 – 3-15-2026
The more authority someone wields, the more fear of the Lord is required to rule responsibly. ‘Fear of the Lord’ defined in context of chapter 16: ‘Taking God as seriously as His sovereignty demands’. Each of the five references to the king in verses 10-15 imply the ideal, that is the perfect...
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FULL THROATED WORSHIP – Psalm 149 – 3-8-2026
We have reached the penultimate song in the world’s greatest hymnal! The theme of worship and its central importance to the livelihood of the people is expounded. Worship is a matter of identity, unity, and national security. Last I checked ‘The high praises of God” had not made the list of...
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Gospel Goals – 1 Corinthians 14:20-26 – 3-1-26
After addressing the occasion of public worship, expounding references from the greater context of scripture, and laying out practical guidelines, the apostle summarizes his house keeping instructions for the Corinthian church in one sentence at the close of this chapter:" "... All things should…
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ROYAL PREEMINENCE – Proverbs 16:1-9 – 2-22-26
Proverbs 16 reads like a finishing school exam for civil rulers. The author's calling and experience provide the background context occasioning this passage. Nevertheless while Solomon's office as king of Israel explains the instrumental cause of blessing in the land, the chapter itself proclaims...
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LONG LIVE THE WISE – Proverbs 15:25-33 – 2-15-26
Working with the “melodic line” theme of the fear of the Lord, and our summary definition of the same: “taking Him as seriously, as His glory demands“… we with our exposition of proverbs 15. Our passage today reads like the wisdom literature version of Jesus words in (Mat 6:33) “…seek first the...
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REALM & REASON – Psalm 148 – 2-8-26
Today’s title denotes the structure of Psalm 148. In clarity and symmetry, our author addresses two realms in which the praises of the Lord are to resound: the heavens and the earth. Each call to worship is followed by reasons for praise.... One of my study Bibles takes the occasion of certain...
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HOUSE KEEPING – I Corinthians 14:1-19 – 2-1-26
Paul writes this chapter to the church in Corinth for the purpose of Spiritual “housekeeping”. He equips the reader to steward the house of God in directing the ministry in Corinth to best serve the mutual upbuilding of the people of God. The benefits of prophecy listed in verse 3 serve to...
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APPLIED FEAR – Proverbs 15:16-24 – 1-25-26
Proverbs 15 provides applications for those who fear the Lord. We’ve considered more sophisticated definitions of the fear of God in past messages. Today I’m proposing a simple summary considering the context of Proverbs 15. To fear the Lord is: to take Him as seriously as His gory demands. Those...
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OMNISCIENCE & FEAR – Proverbs 15:1-15 – 1-18-26
Our title today comprises two categories: 1st) The character of God & 2nd) Our posture in light of His glory. Because God sees all, because His presence is universal, we ought to fear him. This is a theme resurfacing throughout Proverbs chapter 15 like the base line melody of a movie score. Note...
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TEMPLE WORSHIP – Psalm 147 – 1-11-2026
The poetry of Psalm 147 captures the significance & joy accompanying the rebuilding of the temple and return of exiles under Ezra & Nehemiah to Jerusalem. When the people rose to worship for a quarter of the day under the direction of the Levites, it's easy to imagine this Psalm in their song…
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TRUE LOVE – I Corinthians 13 – 1-4-2026
This beloved chapter in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is often appropriated without much regard to the context. While standing alone the chapter reads like a poetic excursus on the beauty of human affection suitable for wedding vows, the first application pertains to relationships…
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BEFORE & AFTER CHRISTMAS – Dan 3:13-25, Mt 17:1-9 – 12-28-2025
Today is a second message beholding the majesty of Christmas from the vantage point of Daniel’s prophetic record. Last week we considered the interpretation of the king’s composite statue vision as a countdown to Christmas. Today we turn over a chapter to another incident illuminating the glories...
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS – Daniel 2:20-23, 31-47 – 12-21-2025
In faith Daniel preached the crown rights of Yahweh in the courts of emperors. His wisdom and prophecy arrested the attention of kings whose greatness was not eclipsed until the fulfillment of his prophecy on Christmas Day in a Bethlehem manger. The events surrounding his ministry foreshadowed…
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DOUBLE ADVENT SONG – Psalm 146 – 12-14-2025
The last 5 songs in the Psalter beginning with our text today, all open and close with the refrain & adjuration: “Praise the Lord!”. If the entire book were one great song, these last five chapters could be the chorus. All the notes of remembrance, lament, repentance, consolation, victory…
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ONE BODY, MANY MEMBERS – I Corinthians 12:14-31 – 12-7-25
Paul understood that the various issues and problems present in the Corinthian church ultimately shared the same root. After addressing several situations case by case, he focuses his attention in these chapters on the essence of the church, the source of its vitality, and the kingdom expanding...
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CROWNS OF THE WISE – Proverbs 14:24-35 – 11-30-25
Proverbs 14:24 says: “the crown of the wise is their wealth”. Our working definition of a crown in this sense is: ‘an adorning confirmation of dignity, rank, ability, and reputation’. This conceptual understanding of royal authority helps to clarify the context of our text in this chapter....
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TENT OF THE UPRIGHT – Proverbs 14:1-14 – 11-16-25
Looking closely at the structure of Proverbs chap 14:1-14, something of a pattern emerges. Verses 1, 4, 7 and 11 are roughly parallel referring to the foundation of a household. These verses are followed by others that scrutinize progress to that end in verses 2, 3, 8 and 12. The remaining verses...
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DISCOVER TO PROCLAIM – Psalm 145 – 11-9-25
The crescendo of the Psalter begins with Psalm 145 and continues to build with each of the remaining songs! This is the last titled song of David in the book and is a profound and powerful contribution to the grand finale of histories’s greatest album. This is The 7th of the acrostic psalms (each...
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THE SPIRIT MANIFEST – I Corinthians 12:1-13 – 11-2-25
The Apostle Paul’s emphasis on unity in the true church of Jesus Christ is a theme pervasive in I Corinthians. According to I Corinthians 12:1-13, to be a Christian is to behold and believe the revelation of Christ by means of the Spirit. To be a functional church of Jesus Christ is to discern…
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