Providence Baptist Chapel Cheltenham

11/06/2026

Title: Ark In, God Out
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: 1 Samuel
Date: 10 June 2026
Bible: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Ark In, God Out (1 Samuel 4:1-11)

The sermon centers on the tragic irony of Israel’s reliance on the physical presence of the Ark of the Covenant while lacking genuine communion with God, illustrating how outward religious symbols and rituals become hollow when divorced from repentance, obedience, and heartfelt worship. It warns against the danger of treating sacred things as magical tools for success, emphasizing that true faith seeks God Himself, not merely His blessings, and that spiritual vitality is measured not by noise or tradition but by humility, prayer, and a transformed life. The passage reveals that God allows even His own symbols to be taken when His people misuse them, demonstrating that His holiness takes precedence over religious reputation or national pride. The message calls believers to examine their hearts: Are they pursuing God for His own sake, or merely for the benefits He provides? Ultimately, it challenges the church to prioritize inward communion with God over external religious performance, to seek His face rather than His favors, and to recognize that true worship is not about maintaining traditions but about living in reverent, obedient relationship with the living God. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/61126125044890

11/06/2026

Title: Christ's Position in Heaven
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: 1 Peter
Date: 7 June 2026
Bible: 1 Peter 3:22

Christ's Position in Heaven (1 Peter 3:22)

The sermon centers on the exalted position of Jesus Christ in heaven, emphasizing His ascension, session at God’s right hand, and universal sovereignty as a source of hope and strength for suffering believers. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:22, it affirms that Christ’s bodily ascension into heaven is a historical and literal reality, not a metaphor, and that His present reign—marked by authority, intercession, and victory over all spiritual powers—provides comfort and courage amid persecution. The text underscores that Christ, as both divine and human, now rules all things for the good of His people, with His priestly work completed and His intercession perpetual, ensuring the security of believers. The sermon calls Christians to lift their eyes from earthly trials to the heavenly throne, to live with boldness and joy, and to recognize that Christ’s dominion over angels, authorities, and powers renders all opposition ultimately powerless. It concludes with a solemn invitation to all, especially the unconverted, to bow before the enthroned Christ, who offers grace now but will judge those who reject Him. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/61026169432838

11/06/2026

Title: Walking in the Valley
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: Evangelistic
Date: 7 June 2026
Bible: Psalm 23:4

Walking in the Valley (Psalm 23:4)

Psalm 23:4 is not merely a meditation on death but a profound declaration of the believer’s confidence in God’s presence amid life’s inevitable trials. The sermon emphasizes that the 'valley of the shadow of death' is real—representing not just physical death but the deep, narrow, and often terrifying experiences of grief, fear, and uncertainty that mark human life. Yet, the believer walks through it not in panic, but in calm, because the Lord is their shepherd, and their peace comes not from ignorance of danger, but from the certainty of divine companionship. This presence is not abstract; it is personal, rooted in the cross of Christ, who bore the darkness of sin and judgment so that believers may walk through death without fear. The comfort is not in the absence of pain, but in the rod and staff of a faithful, powerful, and tender shepherd who guides, corrects, and sustains, making the valley not a prison, but a passage home to God. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/6102616866335

10/06/2026

Midweek Meeting

06/06/2026

11:00 Walking in the Valley (Psalm 23:4)
18:30 Christ's Position in Heaven (1Peter 3:22)

06/06/2026

Title: Separation in Practice: Standing Apart Without Losing Charity
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: Pilgrims Help
Date: 5 June 2026

Separation in Practice: Standing Apart Without Losing Charity

Pooyan Mehrshahi | Providence Baptist Chapel

06/06/2026

Title: Biblical Separation Guarding the Gospel
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: Pilgrims Help
Date: 5 June 2026

Biblical Separation Guarding the Gospel
The Biblical Principles

Pooyan Mehrshahi | Providence Baptist Chapel

31/05/2026

Title: Christ, Noah and the Saving of Baptism
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: 1 Peter
Date: 31 May 2026
Bible: 1 Peter 3:19-21

Christ, Noah and the Saving of Baptism (1 Peter 3:19-21)

This sermon, drawn from 1 Peter 3:19–21, presents a profound theological reflection on Christ’s active ministry through history, particularly through Noah’s faithful witness in a hostile world, to comfort and strengthen believers enduring suffering. It emphasizes that Christ, though crucified in the flesh, was made alive by the Spirit and preached through Noah to a disobedient generation, not in a post-mortem descent to hell, but by the Spirit’s power during Noah’s time, demonstrating that God’s truth is ever active and accessible through faithful proclamation. The passage affirms that suffering for righteousness is not in vain, as Noah’s lonely obedience was ultimately vindicated by God, and the faithful remnant, though small, is preserved. Finally, baptism is presented not as a magical rite that saves by water alone, but as a powerful symbol of union with Christ’s death and resurrection, pointing to a cleansed conscience and a living faith grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which alone provides true salvation and assurance. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/531262033575352

31/05/2026

Title: The Soul Restored
Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi
Series: Evangelistic
Date: 31 May 2026
Bible: Psalm 23:3

The Soul Restored (Psalm 23:3)

The sermon centers on the profound truth that only God, as the good shepherd, can restore the soul—deeply wounded by sin and disordered by self-reliance—through His sovereign grace and costly atonement. It emphasizes that restoration is not mere emotional comfort or moral improvement, but a divine renewal of the inner life, turning the soul back to God, away from self, and into the paths of righteousness that align with His holy character. The shepherd’s guidance is not optional but essential, leading believers into all areas of life with integrity, not for personal gain, but for the glory of God’s name, which is inseparably tied to His faithfulness, justice, and mercy. The message calls for honest self-examination, rejecting the illusion of self-sufficiency, and embracing Christ’s authority, not for convenience, but for transformation, as the cross reveals the fullness of God’s glory in redeeming sinners. www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/531261323331475

31/05/2026

The Soul Restored (Psalm 23:3)