Let's continue our trek through this most important of topics. - Pastor Kevin

The central theme of the teachings of Jesus Christ was the Kingdom of God. As a result, it behooves every follower of Jesus Christ to understand it to the best of his or her ability. We'll begin here... - Pastor Kevin

The 10th and final chapter of the book of Esther is only 3 verses long. But they tie up the book beautifully, with God's people living in security under a righteous ruler. Let's consider the New Testament implications of these verses together. - Pastor Kevin

I'm late getting this sermon out. I'm sorry. I had difficulty securing the audio file. In any case, let's consider the implications of the celebration of the Jews regarding their great day of victory through the decree of Mordecai. - Pastor Kevin

The king invites Esther to bring any further requests she has to him on the great day of victory. She asks for another day--more victory... complete victory. This is where the church ought to find herself today. - Pastor Kevin

The much dreaded and much anticipated day has arrived that was prescribed by the decree of death. Now we can see what victory looks like for the Jews of ancient Persia... and perhaps (if we are wise) we can see what victory can look like for the follower of Christ today. - Pastor Kevin

We know what the decree does NOT say; let's explore what the decree DOES say today and its implications on our lives today. - Pastor Kevin

Things are progressing quickly in the book of Esther at this point. And it seems every detail continues to point us to Jesus Christ and His victory at Calvary. As Christians, we are not called to merely survive, we are called to victory. - Pastor Kevin

The first 2 verses of Esther 8 may seem like a mere footnote to chapter 7, but they are loaded with theological and practical wisdom for every Christian. - Pastor Kevin

God loves justice even more than we do. In this passage, we are introduced to the way in which God brings about His justice in a way that is unmistakable for those who know Him and are saturated in His word. - Pastor Kevin