CTK Lord's Day Worship

The signet ring of history is not on the finger of Caesar — it is on the hand of Jesus Christ." Esther 8 shows God's reversals are swift: the enemy overthrown, the righteous elevated, and the decree of deliverance sent to every province. Mordecai's exaltation from sackcloth to royal apparel foreshadows Christ's enthronement — already seated, already reigning, far above every power (Eph. 1:20–23), and bringing joy to His people. The Church doesn't wait for Christ to win; we live under the reign of One who already has.

Title: Right Hand Man

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This sermon on Esther 7 illustrates how God delivers His people through often unseen yet purposeful providence, emphasizing that even when evil seems entrenched, God is actively working for a decisive reversal. It highlights five key moments: the king's question encourages bold prayer and action; Esther's plea showcases her solidarity with her people and contrasts fatalism with the belief that God uses means; the exposure of Haman reveals how evil falters in the light; Haman's desperate plea underscores the distinction between worldly sorrow and true repentance; and the climax of Haman's execution serves as a reminder that the wicked's schemes ultimately lead to their downfall, reinforcing the idea that God judges in His timing. The sermon connects these themes to Christ, portraying the cross as the ultimate reversal where apparent defeat became the foundation for salvation and judgment against evil, urging Christians to live with confidence and joy in God's faithful purpose.

Title: The Beginning of Judgment

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The homily exhorts the congregation to approach the First Commandment (“You shall have no other gods before me”) as a positive call to center the whole heart on the living God—not merely avoiding idols. It describes the duties required as believing, trusting, hoping, delighting, and rejoicing in God, and warns that idolatry often shows up as inward loyalties like control, approval, comfort, reputation, or self-security.

It then presses practical self-examination: when fear and uncertainty come, will we run to control and despair, or rest in God’s promises with joyful confidence? The homily calls Christians to be a joyful people now (not only someday in the fuller kingdom), and invites the congregation to kneel in confession—asking God to forgive their misplaced trusts and restore “the joy of Your salvation”—before standing to hear assurance of pardon from Psalm 23:3.

“And God spake all these words, saying, ² I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. ³ Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”

Title: Trusting & Delighting in Our God

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What if the most powerful inheritance you could leave your children has nothing to do with money? In this message, we explore how to pass down a legacy of faith to the next generation—and the one after that. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or preparing for parenthood, discover what Deuteronomy 6 reveals about faithful discipleship in the home, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how God promises to bless families who diligently teach His Word. Watch to learn how your everyday moments with your children can shape their faith for eternity.

Title: Leaving a Legacy of Faith

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This law homily frames the tenth commandment as targeting “the sin beneath the sin”: coveting is a restless, inward refusal to trust God’s wise providence, and it becomes the seedbed of many other sins—making it impossible to truly honor God and love neighbor.

It illustrates coveting through Ahab (who, despite having a kingdom, becomes “heavy and displeased” over Naboth’s vineyard) and Haman (who finds all his honors meaningless because Mordecai won’t bow), showing that coveting can be desire for things or for glory/control. The homily stresses that coveting never stays private; it bears deadly fruit in relationships, communities, and nations.

Positively, the commandment calls Christians to contentment, charity, and quietness of spirit, and it offers pointed applications: name coveting honestly, refuse comparison, practice gratitude and generosity as “warfare,” and repent of entitlement. The hope of the gospel is that Christ did not covet, and Christ died even for the coveting heart—so believers can bring their discontent to Christ and learn to say in sincerity, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I lack nothing.”

“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.” — Exodus 20:17

Title: The Sin Beneath the Sin

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The Death of Death

In Esther 7, Haman's gallows were built to end God's people. Instead, they ended Haman. Two thousand years ago, the same reversal happened at Calvary: what the enemy meant for destruction, God meant for redemption. Christ became the curse, bore the wrath, and walked out of the grave — so that death has nowhere left to go.

The tomb is empty. Victory is certain. He is risen.

Title: The Death of Death

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Guarding Reputations

The 9th Commandment calls us to love our neighbor by guarding their name: don’t slander, gossip, spread baseless accusations, or speak with certainty when you don’t have evidence. Ask the simple question: Would I want someone to speak about me the way I’m speaking about them?

And take heart—Jesus Christ was condemned by false witnesses and bore our curse at the cross, so we can repent, be forgiven, and learn to become people who speak truth and protect one another for God’s glory and our good.

“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” — Exodus 20:16

Title: Guarding Reputations

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Proverbs 6:6–11 invites you to look closely at one of God’s smallest teachers: the ant. This tiny creature is used to expose our laziness, model quiet diligence, and point us toward a life of wise, God-honoring work. Learn what it means to prepare in season, to labor without applause, and to see daily tasks as service to the Lord rather than mere survival. If you’ve ever felt stuck in apathy, distracted by comfort, or convicted about how time is used, this passage—and the ant—has something to say.

Title: Look to the Ant

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Does the 7th Commandment only forbid the physical act of adultery? Christ pierces deeper—into the thoughts and affections of your heart. This law homily exposes the small seeds of unfaithfulness that grow into even greater sin, calling us to honestly examine ourselves. But don’t forget to lift up your head, there's mercy waiting.

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” — Exodus 20:14

Title: Seeds of Adultery

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While Haman sharpened his plans and the gallows stood ready, God governed a pagan king's sleepless night, opened the right page in a royal archive, and turned the entire story — without a single miracle. His providence is not often loud, but it is never absent.

"He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." — Ps. 121:4

Preacher: Derrick Taylor

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