Rory continues our series in Esther, preaching from Esther 5:1-14. In this passage we see Esther’s daring move to approach King Xerxes - her very life is at stake - and her attempt to win the king’s favour, as well as the rage of Haman, incensed with the very presence of Mordecai. As Rory unpacks these verses for us, we see the faith Esther, the pride of Haman, and what this all means for us today.

As we continue our series in the book of Esther, Joshua preaches from Esther 4:1-17. In this passage we see Mordecai’s reaction to the King’s edict that all of the Jews are to be wiped out on a single day of the year - utter sorrow and grief - and his subsequent conversation with Esther, where he gives her an ultimatum. As Joshua unpacks these verses for us, we see the nature of Mordecai’s actions, the likeness of Esther to the Lord Jesus Christ, and what this all means for us today.

Continuing in Hebrews 13, Pete addresses a matter of spiritual nutrition. What does your heart consume - hollow religious ritual that promises all but benefits none, or the soul-strengthening grace of God? What does your heart produce - obligation and embodiment, or true and wonderful praise? Come and dine at the Lord's table today.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Reading

03:38 A Praising Person

06:35 Eat The Right Food

22:49 Go To The Right Table

33:32 Offer The Right Sacrifices

44:09 Closing Prayer

In July's Mix, Tom takes us to the end of history in Revelation 20: 11 - 21: 5. The life we live, which is at times full of monotony and pain, is only the old order of the world. A new order is coming. At the end of time and beginning of eternity, Jesus shall return and the book of life shall be opened. One question matters: is your life inscribed in its pages?

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Nothing New Under The Sun?

07:50 The Throne

19:18 The Book Of Life

28:19 Making Everything New

37:02 Closing Prayer

Continuing our series in Esther, Pete preaches from Esther 3:1-15. In this passage we see Haman enter centre stage, and he looks to have all the favourite and authority that King Xerxes can give - except for the refusal of one man, Modecai, to bow the knee to him. As Haman becomes obsessed with punishing not only Mordecai but all his people, the Jews, too, he creates a horrendous plan to see the entire Jewish people wiped out in a single day, and sends the decree to all the kingdom and the Citadel - much to their bewilderment. As Pete unpacks these verses, we see the shallowness of Haman’s power, the courage of Mordecai, the signs that God is still completely in control, and what this all means for us today.

We have all heard many times that Jesus is the good shepherd - but what makes this good shepherd good? Guest speaker Nathan answers that very question, proving that Christ not only came to die, but to lead. To all the lost sheep of this world: let Him lead you to life.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Reading

02:39 The Shepherd

11:47 Truly Good

35:23 Response

41:24 Closing Prayer

As we continue our series in Esther, Rory preaches from Esther 2:1-23. In this passage we see King Xerxes remember what he did with Vashti, and he accepts the proposal of his advisors: to search the whole kingdom for the most beautiful young women to pick a new queen from. As Rory unpacks these verses for us, we see horror of the preparation process, the faithfulness of Mordecai (who has taken care of Esther since she was a child), a devious plot to kill the king, and how God is silently directing all these events.

'Authority' can be a nasty word for many - but should it be? Looking at Hebrews 13: 1-17, Pete approaches the difficult topic of what good, honourable, responsible leaders look like, and how we should respond to them. Consider the leaders of the church, consider their lives and ways, and walk with them in the Word.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Reading

03:26 Chaff

08:00 Yesterday, Today And Forever

16:47 Good Leadership

34:05 Our Response

54:31 Closing Prayer

As we begin our new series looking at the book of Esther, Rory preaches from Esther 1:1-22. In this passage we see the context for the events of this incredible book - the power, might and wealth of King Xerxes. As Rory introduces the book and unpacks the first chapter, we find that this king’s power and authority is on shaky ground, as one act of defiance threatens to unravel the very fabric of the king’s society.

From the foundation of Hebrews 13: 5-6, Tom addresses the terrible problem of discontentment that assails us all. The love of money is more than just coins and accounts, but a deep-rooted desire for that which God has not given us. Is Christ sufficient for you? Do you lean on his promises? Free yourself now from the love of money.

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Reading

03:37 The Love Of Money

08:44 The Command

23:06 The Promise

42:25 Closing Prayer