Reasons We Fail to Worship
Isaiah 6:1-8
I. WE FAIL THE RECOGNIZE THE MAJESTY OF GOD
II. WE FAIL TO REMEMBER THE MISERY OF SIN
III. WE FAIL TO REFLECT ON THE MAGNITUDE OF SALVATION
IV. WE FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE MANDATE TO SERVE
The Dangers of False Worship
Isaiah 1:10-18
I. WHAT DOES FALSE WORSHIP LOOK LIKE?
II. WHY IS FALSE WORSHIP HATED BY GOD?
III. WHAT IS GOD’S REMEDY FOR FALSE WORSHIP?
Gathering Rightly to Celebrate Christ
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
I. THE PROBLEM AT HAND IN CORINTH
II. THE PURPOSE OF THE GATHERED CHURCH
A. We gather to give Jesus the preeminence and glory
B. We gather to proclaim the gospel of Jesus to all people
C. We gather to participate in gospel encouragement and growth as a family
The Faithfulness of God
Lamentations 3:22-26
I. THE PERMANENT FOUNDATION OF GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY
II. THE PRESENT FOUNTAIN OF GOD’S MERCIES
III. THE PEACE THAT COMES WITH HAVING GOD AS YOUR PORTION
Providence and Provision
Esther 9:1-10:3
I. VINDICATION
II. CELEBRATION
III. COMMEMORATION
IV. DEDICATION
V. COMMENDATION
The Gospel in Esther
Esther 8:1-17
I. GOD OFTEN ACCOMPLISHES HIS PURPOSES THROUGH A MEDIATOR
II. IN GOD’S COMING KINGDOM, ALL WRONGS WILL BE MADE RIGHT
III. THE GOSPEL PRODUCES CONFIDENCE, CELEBRATION, AND JOY IN BELIEVERS
IV. THE GOSPEL WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE INTO CHRIST’S KINGDOM
The God of Reversals Pt. 2
Esther 7:1-10
I. ESTHER’S REQUEST
II. THE KING’S RESPONSE
III. HAMAN’S REWARD
Fear Not
Isaiah 41:1-10
The nations fear, V.1-7
God’s people are secure, V.8-10
Providence Vs. Pride
Esther 5:1-14
I. PRAYERFUL PREPARATION
II. POISED BY PROVIDENCE
III. PRIDEFUL PASSIONS
When Evil Seems to Prevail Part II
Esther 4:1-17
I. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, IT IS APPROPRIATE TO WEEP, FAST, MOURN, AND REPENT
II. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, IT IS APPROPRIATE TO USE THE MEANS AT OUR DISPOSAL
III. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, WE COME TO THE CROSSROADS OF FAITH
Six Foundational Gospel Truths
Romans 1:1-6
I. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD
II. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST
III. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES
IV. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS
V. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS, FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH
VI. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS, FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH, FOR THE SAKE OF JESUS NAME
When Evil Seems to Prevail
Esther 3:1-15
I. HAMAN’S HUNGER FOR HONOR
II. MORDECAI’S PRINCIPLED DISOBEDIENCE
III. GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY EVEN OVER EVIL HUMAN PLOTS
The Foolishness of Pride
Esther 1:1-22
I. THE PRIDE OF POSITION
II. THE PRIDE OF POWER
III. THE PRIDE OF POSSESSIONS
IV. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION
V. THE PRIDE OF POLITICS
Overview of Esther
Esther 1:1
1) Esther shows us what it’s like to live in the world as it actually is: worldly, secular, compromising, and godless.
2) Esther reminds us that God’s people are always exiles and pilgrims.
3) Esther reveals so clearly that, though God isn’t mentioned by name, he is sovereignly ruling over all of the world to bring about his purposes.
4) Esther teaches us to trust God and take risks even when we don’t know what will happen.
5) Esther shows us the humor of human hubris.
6) Esther foreshadows the powerful reversals that the gospel will bring.
Live as Children of God
1 John 2:28-3:3
I. ABIDE IN CHRIST
II. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST’S RETURN
III. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN
IV. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE THAT GOD WILL KEEP EVERY PROMISE TO US
Husbands Love Your Wives as Christ Loved the Church
Ephesians 5:25-33
I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL BELIEVERS
II. THE PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES OF HUSBANDS
A. Husband, love your wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
B. Husband, love your wife such that you seek her highest beauty and blessing
C. Husband, love your wife more than you love yourself
D. Husband, love your wife more than all others save one
Disciples Are Commissioned by Christ
Matthew 28:16-20
I. WE ARE COMMISSIONED BY CHRIST TO MAKE DISCIPLES
II. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MATURE DISCIPLES
III. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MULTIPLY DISCIPLES
Disciples Are Compelled to Love
John 13:34-35
I. THE GREATEST DISPLAY OF THE GLORY OF GOD WAS IN THE SACRIFICIAL, SELF-GIVING OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
II. AS DISCIPLES, WE DISPLAY THE GLORY OF CHRIST WHEN WE LOVE LIKE HE LOVES
III. LOVE IS THE FINAL APOLOGETIC FOR THE WATCHING WORLD