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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…

This short sermon talks about Pauls advice on faithful Christianity in a secular world and how we are to root ourselves in Christ.

It is a Secular heart. – Achan was proud & rebellious & not thinking of the Lord’s purpose and plan. He was doing God’s work (i.e. battling the enemies), while he was out of God’s will. Pride & rebellion are the hidden sins of Achan’s sin has made him and his family and everything he owns devoted to destruction; so he, his family, and his animals are all stoned to death, while his belongings are all burned. Thus the Lord’s order is finally obeyed, and he was no longer furious. The execution takes place in Trouble Valley (rsv “Valley of Achor”). The Hebrew noun aKor means “trouble.” Joshua’s words in verse 25 contain a play on words: Achan has brought … trouble (Hebrew verb aKar) on Israel, and now the Lord will … bring trouble on him. the church. It is a Secretive heart – David held a secret heart for a time and was also discovered and punished. So too, was Achan’s secret revealed. In v.23b they “laid it out before the Lord.” It is a Selfish heart – Achan is only thinking of himself. He does not consider the implications that his sin could bring upon his own family and friends – he only thinks of himself.

A husband and wife went for counselling after 20 years of marriage. When asked, by the male counsellor, what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate, painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 20 years they had been married. She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy,…

Main idea: Gospel living in our Secular age requires boldness, grace and preparation in order to honor Christ.

Living as a people of grace in a graceless world.

Living as a people of grace in a graceless world.

By Pastor Glenn Pease My father used to say that he had a piece of meat that was so tough it was like trying to eat shoe leather. I doubt that he ever knew that there was a time when Americans actually ate shoe leather. It was back in the year 1610 in the first English settlement called the Virginia…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Sir, Michael Costa, a famous composer and conductor from Naples, was once rehearsing with a vast array of instruments, and hundreds of voices. With the thunder of the organ; the role of the drums; the sounding of the horns, and the clashing of the symbols, the mighty chorus rang…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Captain Eddy Richenbacker was in an airplane crash in Atlanta and was rushed to the hospital. He was going in and out of consciousness. It was thought that he would not survive. The most famous radio commentator in the U.S. then was the late Walter Winchell. He said in his broadcast,…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Love makes the world go round, says the one time popular song, and there are very few who will deny it. History reveals that one of life's greatest tragedies is to die unloved. During the Civil War, Charles Sumner was assaulted in the Senate chamber, and was seriously ill for months.…

7 Questions Skeptics Ask - Radio Transcript Rusty Wright Questions of Faith Picture the scene. Youre discussing your faith with a coworker or neighbor, perhaps over lunch or coffee. You explain your beliefs but your friend has questions: How could a loving God allow evil and suffering? The Bible is full…