The Book of Esther provides a powerful illustration of God’s sovereignty in “working all things together for the good…” (Romans 8:28). Surprisingly, God’s name does not appear in Esther. The account leaves “God shaped holes.” Nowhere are those holes more evident than in chapter 4; however nowhere is God more needed or more active. Do you ever ask, “Where is God ..read more

It is sad to see antisemitism growing in our country! Why is hatred of the Jews so rampant? How does “silent sovereignty,” the theme of Esther, provide comfort and hope in a world like ours ..read more

Happy Mother’s Day! God has provided numerous motherly figures in the Bible as role models for Christian women to follow. They were not perfect, but they were faithful. Hannah, Naomi, and the “Titus 2 Woman” are models for all Christian women today ..read more

On the surface, Esther 2 might sound like a fairy-tale. A beautiful Jewish lady is chosen by the rich King of Persia to be his Queen. However, on closer inspection, Esther 2 is a nightmare filled with great sin and suffering. We might wonder: “Is God still in control and does he still care for his people?” Answer: God is and he does. God’s sovereignty over sin and suffering means believers can experience security and peace no matter their circumstances ..read more

Welcome to our series in Esther: Silent Sovereignty! The name of God is not found in the book of Esther. He appears to be hidden. God’s people who were living in Persia may have wondered if God was really with them, or if he had abandoned them. However, the sovereign fingerprints of God are all over the book of Esther. In a chain of seemingly ordinary events, God fulfills his covenant promises through his providence. The book of Esther shows believers today that even through pagan rulers and ordinary events, God is ruling over all things for the benefit of his people and the glory of his name ..read more

Welcome to the conclusion of the Gospel of John and our recent series on Knowing Christ in Suffering and Glory. Next week, Pastor Phillip will launch our next series on the Book of Esther, Silent Sovereignty. Our mission as a church is “to make Christ-like disciples who love God, God’s Word, God’s people, and God’s world.” Are you Christ’s disciple? Are you a disciple-maker? As Peter learned in John 21 on the seashore of Galilee, discipleship is all about a very personal relationship between you and the Lord Jesus Himself ..read more

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"Never the Same" is a remarkable video about our Missions Weekend speaker Steve Richardson and how, thanks to his parent, the Sawi people were never the same. Remember John’s Prologue in 1:1-18? Today, we study his Epilogue to this remarkable Gospel. It comes after 20:30-31 and reveals many important themes to tie up loose ends and show His involvement in the lives of His followers after His resurrection. What will life be like now that Christ has risen ..read more

On Sunday morning, the heart of Jesus began to beat and his blood began to flow. He put death to death, removing its sting and swallowing it up in victory. Because of the resurrection, we can have confidence in the gospel, purpose in this present life, and hope for the future. But, it’s not enough to simply believe the resurrection happened. We must confess that Jesus is our Lord and our God. When we do, Christ radically changes our lives ..read more