Sermons from Seven Mile Road Church in Waltham

Int his sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 7:1-10. In this passage, we see Esther cross the point of no return. She binds her life to the people of God as she begs for their life. She becomes a representative for her people and through her God brings redemption. Also in this passage, we see the end of Haman's fall. We see justice come through a great reversal. Listen and be challenged to see the gospel arc in this story of redemption and reversal.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 6. In this chapter, we see that pride is the silent killer of the soul. In this scene, Haman serves as a picture of how the rise of pride gives way to the fall of pride. Pride is difficult to detect and in this sermon, we ask good questions to help us identify areas of pride so that we can bring the cure of the gospel to free us from the prison of pride. Listen and be challenged to confront the sin of pride with the humility and grace of the gospel.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 5:1-14. There's this principle at work in all humanity -- what we behold, we become either for our restoration or our ruin. This passage provides a case study in a trajectory toward restoration and one toward ruin. Listen and be challenged to understand how we can fix our gaze on the Lord and head toward restoration.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 4:1-17 at the defining moment in her life. We all experience pivotal moments of great consequence when we have to make a significant decision. These decisions not only change the course of our life, but they end up changing us as well. Esther faces a decision like this, and it becomes a defining moment. Listen and be challenged to consider how you process and decide in the defining moments of your life.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 2 and 3. Chapter 2 ends with Mordecai uncovering a plot to kill the King. In chapter 3, Haman enters as the “villain” of the story who sets in motion a plan to annihilate the Jews throughout the empire. We see a tension sustained throughout the book - a battle between God’s people and the enemies of God’s people. Listen and be challenged to consider how God is near and working even when you cannot see him.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Esther 2:1-18. In this text, God's name is not mentioned at all. In fact, His name isn't mentioned in the entire book. In this dark chapter, when it seems like people most need God, He is nowhere to be found. And yet, God is at work in the details, hidden in plain sight. God's providence is on display as a young girl is elevated -- despite difficult circumstances to a position that will one day bring about the preservation of her people. Listen and be challenged to see God's providence in the details of life.

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Esther 1:1-22. The Book of Esther is about the surprising providence of God that is at work among his people, even in the darkest of times. Even though God's name is not mentioned once in the entire book, the sovereign hand of God is at work, bringing about his good purposes. In Chapter 1, we learn of the harsh setting in which the story takes place. We also begin to see that even in a world of pride, the pursuit of sinful pleasure, and the abuse of power, God has not forgotten his people.

In this Easter Sermon, Pastor Clint looks at 1 Corinthians 15:12-22. In this passage, Paul tells us about the Sine Qua Non of Christianity. Without the resurrection, Christianity is not possible. Without the resurrection, the gospel is false hope. Listen and be challenged to believe and build your life on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Clint looks at Romans 8:35-39. The chapter that began with no condemnation ends with no separation. Paul asks a final question -- Is there anything that can separate us from the love of God? Is there anything that I can face in this life that would serve as proof that God has abandoned me and forsaken me? Answer -- No, there is nothing or no one who can separate us from the love of God.

In these verses, Paul continues to ask rhetorical questions to reiterate the power of God's love against all that oppose his children. Who shall bring a charge? Who can condemn? All accusers —Satan, circumstances, sins—fade alongside the risen Christ who intercedes for us at God’s right hand. Listen and be equipped to answer accusations against God's children.