Victory Church Providence

04/26/2026

Cultivating A Receptive Heart
Luke 8:4-15
April 26, 2026

04/25/2026

Talent can gather a crowd…but only His Presence makes hell move.

We can have the lights, the sound, the preparation, the excellence, and all of that matters, but without the Presence of God, it’s just another church service. It’s His Presence that breaks chains, restores hearts, heals bodies, and shifts atmospheres.

Tomorrow, we’re not coming just for a service; we’re coming hungry for Him. We’re believing for lives to be changed, for burdens to be lifted, and for the Power of God to move in a real and undeniable way.

Will you partner with us in prayer?

Pray that:
• Hearts would be open and ready
• The Holy Spirit would move freely
• Every distraction would be silenced
• Salvation, healing, and freedom would take place
• Our pastor would be strengthened, refreshed, and led clearly by the Holy Spirit as he delivers the Word of God.

Join us tomorrow at 10:00 am. Come expectant. Come ready. Because when His Presence shows up…everything changes.

04/24/2026

Join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM for a powerful night of prayer as we prepare for our 15th Annual Women of Judah Conference!

Men and women, your presence matters. Come stand with us as we seek God together, intercede for what’s to come, and cover this conference in prayer.

Let’s gather in unity and expectation for all that God is going to do!

There is no Intercessory Prayer on Saturday, May 2nd.

04/23/2026

💜 Definition of “Women of Judah Conference”:

EX•CIT•ING!
Adjective: causing great enthusiasm and eagerness, “an exciting breakthrough.”

Synonyms: exhilarating, stirring, invigorating, moving, inspiring...

Have You Registered Yet? 💜
Our registration is over 270 and going up everyday!

Two Ways To Register: 💜

1. Online: https://victoryri.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3304838

2. Call Victory Church with credit card at 401.455.0060

Weekend Schedule: 💜

Friday, May 1: 💜
6 pm Coffee & Pastry
7 pm Service Begins

Saturday, May 2: 💜
9 am Coffee & Bagels
10 am Service Begins
12 pm Lunch
1 pm Service Begins
3 pm Conference Ends

Refreshments/Lunch Included With Registration!

Senior Pastors Wives Attend FREE! (We still need you to register!)

YOUTH LEADERS! Please encourage your teen girls to attend this conference! We have so many teens registered already! They will LOVE this conference! We extend a special rate of only $20 for the ENTIRE CONFERENCE for teen girls ages 12-18! 🥳💜

Get them registered TODAY! 🥳💜

04/23/2026

This Saturday!

04/23/2026

You have a choice about what you think about!
Choose to think on these things…..”Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬

04/23/2026

Living Out The Message: Your Heart Matters | Day 3

The Seed and the Soil
Reading: Luke 8:4-15; 1 Peter 1:23-25

Devotional: Jesus' parable reveals a profound truth: the problem is never the seed. God's Word is incorruptible, living, and powerful. It contains everything needed for spiritual life and growth. The variable is always the soil, the condition of your heart when you hear God's Word.

Four people can hear the same sermon with four different responses. One leaves offended, another excited but unchanged, another distracted by life's worries, and one transformed. The difference isn't the preacher or the message, it’s the heart condition. The good soil represents "those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience." Notice the progression: hearing, keeping, and bearing fruit. It's not enough to hear inspiring messages; you must cultivate a heart that retains truth and allows it to produce lasting change. Your spiritual fruitfulness depends on your heart's receptivity.

Reflection: Which soil currently describes your heart's response to God's Word?

Listen here:

Podcast Episode · Victory Church Providence · April 19 · 36m

04/22/2026

Living Out The Message: Your Heart Matters | Day 2

The Power of a Tender Heart
Reading: 2 Kings 22:11-20; Psalm 51:10

Devotional: King Josiah's response to God's Word reveals the heart God desires in us, tender, responsive, and humble. When confronted with truth, Josiah didn't make excuses or harden his heart; he tore his garments in repentance. God honored this tenderness, saying, "Because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself, I have heard you."

Your heart's condition determines how you receive God's Word. A hardened heart resists conviction, but a tender heart welcomes transformation. Today, ask God to examine your heart. Are there areas where you've become calloused or resistant? The psalmist's prayer remains relevant: "Create in me a clean heart, O God." God doesn't reject broken, contrite hearts; He draws near to them. Let conviction lead you to repentance, not away from God.

Reflection: What areas of your life need a tender, responsive heart toward God's correction?

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victory-church-providence/id1488004080?i=1000762258287

See you tonight at 6:30 for pre-service prayer!

Podcast Episode · Victory Church Providence · April 19 · 36m

04/22/2026

Wednesday Corporate Prayer & Fasting

Let’s come together in unity as a church family to seek God through prayer and fasting.

Bring your burdens, your prayers, and your expectation, God is moving!

04/21/2026

Living Out The Message: Your Heart Matters | Day 1

Guarding Your Heart with Diligence
Reading: Proverbs 4:20-27; Jeremiah 17:9-10

Devotional: "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." This isn't a casual suggestion; it’s a critical command. Your heart is the wellspring of everything in your life: your thoughts, words, actions, relationships, and destiny. Just as a natural heart requires attention and care, your spiritual heart needs constant cultivation.

The human heart, affected by sin, naturally grows weeds of bitterness, unforgiveness, and pride. These don't need to be planted; they grow automatically when we neglect spiritual disciplines. Guarding your heart means being proactive: monitoring what you allow in through your eyes and ears, addressing offenses quickly, and regularly inviting God's examination. You cannot afford passivity with your heart. What you tolerate today becomes tomorrow's stronghold. Choose daily to protect this sacred space where God's Word takes root.

Reflection: What influences are you allowing into your heart that need to be filtered or removed?

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victory-church-providence/id1488004080?i=1000762258287

04/20/2026