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We are reminded that God graciously works through people for His people. We are encouraged to look for "times such as this."

We all face different challenges in life, but one thing is common in all of them. Will we trust God in our circumstances and look for opportunity to serve him? Now the correct answer to that question is, “of course I will!” But the reality is that some circumstances are particularly difficult and the…

Last week we covered the ‘Gift of singleness’, probably one of the most underrated relationship status’ of all. We often associate being single as a negative thing, but in reality God uses us more than we realize in our single life. In January 2020, season 24 of the bachelor began with Peter Weber as…

Introduction We are beginning a new series in which we will be traveling through the book of Esther. Women’s ministry is also going through the book of Esther with Beth Moore. I am going to encourage you not to tell me where I overlap with Beth or where I differentiate from her. I like Beth Moores teaching…

Introduction Last week we introduced Xerxes a King of kings that was a fool. Showing off his glory through a 6 month party and then throwing a 7th day part for the common folk. Where every single guest got a unique Gold cup. and You thought your grab bags were cool. When he is really drunk he decides…

Introduction Continuing in the book of Esther. Esther 2:1-20 Going to break it up and talk about sections so that it is more manageable, and we are not Going to Get through all of that Today. After these things, when the anger of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and…

Introduction Today we are continuing our Journey in Esther. We are picking back up where we left off at in Esther Chapter 2 Esther 2: 8 - 21 And it happened, at the proclaiming of the edict of the king and his law, when many young women were being gathered to the citadel of Susa under Hegai’s care, Esther…

Introduction Hatfields and the McCoys Everyone has heard of the Hatfield and the McCoys. It is the most famous family feud in American History. The Hatfields and the McCoys lived on either side of a creek named Tug Fork. That creek served as the geographical border between Kentucky and West Virginia—the…

Introduction We are continuing to go through the book of Esther. We have made it to the third chapter and we are only going to make it through verse seven today. It is an often overlooked verse but I feel it is a very powerful verse. Esther 3:7 In the first month, that is , the month of Nisan, in the…

Introduction On the evening of November 9, 1938, an eruption of violence against the Jews accrued. Instigated primarily by Nazi party officials, the Ethnic cleansing occurred throughout Germany, Austria, and a region of Czechoslovakia. The riots became known as Kristallnacht (German: Night of Broken…

Stomp your feet Peace in Shushan (Susa) for four years, Esther as queen. Mordecai is handling the king’s business at the king’s gate In a quick change of events, an order is given to kill all the Jews due to one man’s pride, arrogance, anger. Interesting fact: Book of Esther is one of 5 books the Jews…

The book of Esther reads like a good news/bad news story. Her story starts off like this... Bad News: She was born into slavery in a foreign land. Good News: Her family is together. Bad News: Both of her parents die, leaving her an orphan. Good News: She gets to have her kind cousin, Mordecai, raise…

Introduction *** TURN THE HOURGLASS OVER *** At the beginning of the year, I unveiled the theme for the year, and preached unto you a message titled ‘A Time for Consideration’. In that message I’d asked you just to begin the year in consideration of three things: Consider Time ( Itself ) I wanted us…

The Selection Process Last week we started to look at the selection process to replace the rebellious Vashti as queen. All beautiful young women sought ( Est2:2 ) Provided everything for beautification ( Est2:3 ) The one who pleases the king will replace Vashti ( Est2:4 ) Esther taken with the others…

God’s hand God is always at work, even when you may not see it. His hand works out things. This is even when you do not see Him name. His works testify of Him. Sarah gave birth when womb had been closed for years Joseph was used as a prisoner to save the people A virgin gives birth to our Messiah Through…

Great opportunity can come unexpectedly, so it pays to be prepared! Last week we saw how Esther a young woman found herself in a situation she had no control over. She was a young woman under the protection of her older cousin Mordecai. Her expectation in life was probably that a suitable marriage would…

Introduction *** TURN THE HOURGLASS OVER *** The week before last, I unveiled the theme for the year, and preached unto you a message titled ‘A Time for Consideration’. In that message I’d asked you just to begin the year in consideration of three things: Consider Time ( Itself ) I wanted us to ponder…

This Week’s Theme: Serving Together with Humility Word for the Week is Humility: An attitude of lowliness and obedience, grounded in the recognition of one’s status before God as his creatures. Memory verse: Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Point: Whatever you do,…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Introduction (Background) During this time, the COI were under the rule of the Persian king Ahasuerus. King Ahasuerus was married to queen Vashti, but she was a rebellious, stubborn woman, so the king put her away and sought another. The queen that he selected would be a Jewish orphan named Esther. Before…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout…

Title – The Day of Deliverance Text – Esther Chapter 9&10 Aim – To show God provides the victory if we but surrender to him Reading – Esther 9:1-5 Introduction Well folks we have finally made to the end of our series in the Book of Esther, as we consider the last two chapters of the book. It’s been a…

Genesis 25:19-28:9 Malachi 1:1-2:7 Review In our last Halftarah portion we spoke about Abraham and David getting old זָקֵן Grow Old = ‎ ( zā·qēn ) Strongs 2204 Abraham makes Isaac his heir and David Salomon, despite the attempts of Adoniyahu to take over Now it’s time to speak about and to the generations…

Mistaken Graditude In Charles Dickens story GREAT EXPECTATIONS Pip was apprenticed to Joe the Blacksmith. One night they were at the Blue Boar, probably eating supper, when a London Lawyer named (Jaggers) joined them at table and informed them that Pip had a great benefactor. Now, Pip only knew one rich…