Northwest Gospel Church - Camas/Washougal

Andrew Murch · It’s been stated before, but it needs to be said again. Although God is not explicitly named in the pages of the book of Esther, he is clearly at work. This section of the story highlights how God is sovereignly in control, even when he seems most absent. The King’s sleepless night, Haman’s entrance, and Haman’s recommendations to the King are all examples pointing to how God is working.

Ben Potloff · In Esther 5 we see the setting of the stage for the climactic end of the book. Esther prepares to go before the king to make her request for the salvation of her people.
We see Esther acting strategically in her approach as she risks her life on behalf of the Jews.

Ben Potloff · This chapter addresses a few major principles in the life of a Christian: obedience, faith, and boldness. We see our own lacking in how we can easily identify with Esther’s stubbornness and fear. More importantly and although not explicitly mentioned, we clearly see our faithful God sovereignly in control over all things. Here, we see that while staring death in the face, Jesus stood in our place.

Ben Potloff · This week, we continue on our journey through the book of Esther. As we learn more about the makeup of our characters, we’re left longing for a savior and hoping that we might see more of God working behind the scenes. Here, we see that while the enemy plots, God’s purpose prevails.

Ben Potloff · The book of Esther asks the question, “Does God see and care for his people even when they’re far from home?” The book will not answer this explicitly, but rather through a number of times when God is at work behind the scenes... the first of which being an orphaned Jewish woman miraculously coming into the most favored and influential position in the household of the reigning pagan empire.

Ben Potloff · This week, our time in Paul's letter to Titus comes to a close. In this final chapter, we see Paul giving Titus some final instructions. He tells Titus to remind the Cretan churches of how they should conduct themselves. Titus is to teach his people to "devote themselves to good works." Here, we see that we should treat others the way God has treated us.

Ben Potloff · As we near the end of Paul's letter to Titus, we come to an incredibly impactful and dense text. Paul reminds Titus of Jesus' appearance to us, sacrifice for us, and mercy shown to us. Here, we see that we live by grace while we wait for glory.

Gavin Hesse · This week we come to Titus 2. The Apostle Paul urges Titus to "teach what accords with sound doctrine." He gives examples and illustrations to Titus as he continues to instruct him on how he should be leading the local churches on the island of Crete. Here, we see that Gospel-Centered churches are known through Godly-driven members.

Ben Potloff · In our text this week, the Apostle Paul instructs Titus on why local churches need qualified elders and what kinds of people hinder the health of a church. Here, we see that a distorted gospel will make us a dysfunctional family.

Ben Potloff · This week, our text covers the Apostle Paul's introduction to his letter to Titus, his reasons for placing Titus in Crete, and the qualifications for elders in the local church. Here, we see that God leads His people through godly leaders.