Phoenix United Reformed Church

About Phoenix United Reformed Church

The newest sermons from Phoenix United Reformed Church on SermonAudio.

Publisher

Rev. Michael Spotts

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2023

Latest episode

12 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Apr 2026

   God's All Prevailing Providence

   The sermon presents the Reformed doctrine of providence as the sovereign, sustaining, and fatherly governance of all things by God, emphasizing that every event—great or small, joyful or painful—occurs not by chance but under His wise and benevolent hand. Rooted in Scripture, particularly First Samuel 9, it illustrates how God uses seemingly ordinary circumstances, like Saul's search for lost donkeys, to fulfill His eternal purposes, demonstrating that providence is not fatalism nor emotional detachment, but the assurance that God ordains all things through secondary causes for the good of His people. The teaching is grounded in key biblical passages, including Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:28, and Matthew 10:29, affirming that God's sovereignty brings patience in adversity, gratitude in prosperity, and confident hope in the future, knowing no creature can separate believers from His love. Ultimately, the doctrine of providence is not a passive resignation but a living trust in God's faithful care, shaping daily life through humility, prayer, and unwavering confidence in His purposes.

2. 

   12 Apr 2026

   Driven Back Upon Prayer

   This passage from Mark's Gospel presents a powerful call to faith, humility, and reliance on Christ's sovereign authority, as Jesus returns from the Transfiguration to confront a demon-possessed boy and the spiritual hardness of those around Him. The narrative warns against the danger of hardened unbelief, particularly in religious leaders who prioritize argumentation over genuine faith and compassion, and underscores that true faith is not in human strength but in Christ's power, which is revealed through prayer and dependence on Him. It affirms the real and destructive nature of demonic oppression, not as mere metaphor or medical condition, but as a spiritual reality that Christ decisively overcomes through His word, demonstrating that His authority extends over all creation. The passage also teaches that effective ministry and spiritual breakthrough come not through human effort or ritual, but through humble, persistent prayer—often intensified by fasting—acknowledging our weakness and trusting in God's goodness, even when doubt lingers. Ultimately, it reassures believers that though trials may intensify before deliverance, Christ's hand is always ready to lift us up, for He holds His people securely and will never let them perish.

3. 

   5 Apr 2026

   The First Act of the New Creation

   The resurrection of Jesus Christ is presented as the foundational event of a new creation, inaugurating the age to come and transforming the believer's present hope and future expectation. Rooted in Scripture, particularly Romans 8 and 1 Corinthians 15, the sermon emphasizes that Christ's resurrection is not merely a historical event but the firstfruits of a cosmic renewal, in which believers already participate through the Holy Spirit and anticipate the redemption of their bodies and the restoration of all creation. This hope shapes a Christian life marked by joy, stewardship, and a longing to use creation for God's glory rather than selfish consumption, as the entire creation groans in anticipation of the revealing of the sons of God. The sermon calls believers to rejoice in Easter not as a mere tradition, but as a celebration of God's redemptive power already at work, and to live with purpose, repentance, and faith, knowing that the ultimate fulfillment of all things is certain and glorious.

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