The Whole World Has Gone After Him
March 9, 2025
Pastor Chris Oswald
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The three sermons immediately preceding this one in the preaching schedule.
Feb 16, 2025
Human beings exist to display the works of God, and therefore suffering's primary purpose is not punishment for sin but an opportunity to showcase God's faithfulness, power, and grace to a watching world.
Feb 23, 2025
Mar 2, 2025
March 9 · This sermon
The Whole World Has Gone After Him
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Providence Community Church
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# Providence Community Church A church preaching expository sermons through the books of the Bible. ## Sermons - [Suffering is a Showcase for God (2025-02-16)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/02/suffering-is-a-showcase-for-god) - [The Good Shepherd (2025-02-23)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/02/the-good-shepherd) - [Glory to the Shepherd, Not the Sheep (2025-03-02)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/03/glory-to-the-shepherd-not-the-sheep) - [The Whole World Has Gone After Him (2025-03-09)](/ProvidenceLenexa/sermons/2025/03/the-whole-world-has-gone-after-him) ## About - [About the church](/about) - [Plan a visit](/visit)
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