Providence Sermon Series Outline

Sermon series goal:

To help the saints understand the doctrine of Providence definitionally, Scripturally, confessionally, and experientially

Aspects of Providence:

The foundation of this doctrine is the doctrine of God’s decree, which is in turn founded upon the doctrine of God.

Therefore, this series will touch on relevant aspects of God’s perfections and decree

Providence has a goal: the accomplishment of God’s decree through God’s covenant through God’s Son.

Therefore, this series will expound the relation of Providence to the two central historical events of redemption: the Person and Work of Jesus Christ, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Providence has immediate bearing on all of God’s creatures, but particularly on humanity; even more particularly, on believers and unbelievers.

Therefore, this series will expound God’s varied dispensations toward believers and unbelievers

Therefore, this series will expound the varied reasons for God’s Providence in the lives of unbelievers and believers

Potential Sermon Series Flow:

Sermon 1: Providence Defined & Providence’s Foundation (Being, Persons, & Decree of God)

Primary Scripture to Exposit: Isaiah 46:8-11

Supplementary Scriptures to Exposit: Hebrews 1:3; Proverbs 10:4; 10:22; 16:33; 19:14; 21:1

Supplementary Confessional Reference: 2LBCF 5.1-3

Sermon 2: Providence’s Goal: The Exaltation of Jesus Christ

Primary Scripture to Exposit: Ephesians 1:9-10

Supplementary Scripture to Exposit: Acts 2:23-24; 4:28; 1 Corinthians 15:25

Supplementary Confessional Reference: 2LBCF 5.4, 8.1

Sermon 3: Providence Applied: For the Believer & For the Unbeliever

Primary Scripture to Exposit: Romans 9:22-24

Supplementary Scripture to Exposit: Romans 2:4; 8:28-30; Proverbs 16:4

Supplementary Confessional Reference: 2LBCF 5.5-7