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LISTEN AND LOOK
As we finish the Book of Esther, we are again struck with how obviously present God is despite His seeming silence. But can we feel the same about our lives today? Are you looking? Are you listening? When we are, we will be like the Jews as Esther’s story concludes– remembering, celebrating, and living differently.…
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THE KING’S HEART IN GOD’S HAND
Even when evil appears powerful and God seems silent, He is still at work preserving His people and advancing His promise. In Pastor Alex’s message, THE HEARTS OF KINGS IN THE HAND OF GOD.
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Costly Communion in a Culture of Consumption
As narcissism and the consumption of others become increasingly normalized Mordecai shows us what it means to live with courage, humility, and faith as exiles who know they belong to another kingdom.
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SERVANT OR SELF-SERVING
In Esther, we see two contrasting characters: Mordecai and Haman. One shows us the common way of man as self-serving. The other demonstrates servant leadership, pointing us ultimately toward Jesus, the ultimate servant leader. In the midst of all the tension of Esther’s opening, listen to Pastor Kevin’s message, SERVANT OR SELF-SERVING.
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QUEEN OF THE PAGEANT
What if it’s not actually that hard to completely miss the greatest reality, the greatest being, the Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, and Most Glorious God? As we begin a summer series in Esther, Pastor Kevin takes us into the start of this story that reminds us that God’s silence is not His absence. Listen to QUEEN…
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God of Reversals
The climax of the book of Esther is full of splendidly ironic reversals. The fullness of these moments flood the seeming absence of God’s mention in such a way that we cannot ignore the ever present divine providence of the Lord. It’s fun to read, but can you live in it? Pastor Kevin’s message, GOD…
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Recognizing Your Purpose
Esther and Mordecai are faced with impossible decisions. Facing genocide of the Jewish people, Esther must go before the king, risking her own life. Pastor Chris’ message, “RECOGNIZING YOUR PURPOSE” causes us to seek and ask two important questions. Who should we look to as our model for giving ourselves for others? For such a…
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Never Fold
Esther 2 & 3 really show us the sin and depravity of our human nature. God teaches us and reminds us of how quickly false idols trick us into thinking we could ever truly be satisfied, but leave us in ruins. Pastor Reggie’s message “NEVER FOLD”, reminds us to turn to Christ alone, in hardship,…
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Queen of the Pageant
The book of Esther is rather interesting as part of the Bible. There’s not a single mention of God in it, and it is full of awful things like abuse of power, drunkenness, and more. Listen to Pastor Kevin’s message, QUEEN OF THE PAGEANT, to hear about how just as we see Esther’s beauty winning…
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