The Mayflower Pulpit

On Palm Sunday we turn to Matthew 3 and John the Baptist's promise that Christ will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Like the memorial markers God gave His people, baptism is a sign of the covenant: a picture of being immersed into Christ's death and raised to new life. In Jesus' own baptism He identifies with us, and in Him we hear the Father say, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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This sermon explores Esther chapter 9, highlighting God’s unmistakable hand in history through his providence, mercy, and justice. It emphasizes that God orchestrates events, even apparent coincidences, to fulfill his purposes and care for his people, ultimately demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

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This sermon explores God's amazing providence, wisdom, and grace as revealed in the book of Esther, highlighting how God works through seemingly impossible circumstances to protect His people and fulfill His promises. It also connects these themes to the ongoing work of ministries like the Gideons.

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This sermon explores the story of Haman in the book of Esther, focusing on the destructive nature of pride and its consequences. It contrasts Haman's self-centered life with the humility God desires, highlighting God's justice and grace.

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This sermon explores Esther chapter 6 as a pivotal moment, highlighting God's sovereignty in turning sorrow into blessing. It emphasizes that while human sin brings suffering, God's faithfulness and mercy ultimately deliver His people, culminating in the eternal turning point of salvation through Jesus Christ.

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Pastor Steve Hall teaches from Esther 2 on God's sovereign providence working through ordinary circumstances. This sermon reveals how God orchestrates events behind the scenes to accomplish His purposes even when His name is not explicitly mentioned.

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A sermon exploring the doctrine of God's providence, examining how His hand is actively involved in all aspects of life, from the grand movements of history to the smallest details of creation.

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This sermon explores Psalm 113, highlighting God’s infinite glory and transcendence, yet also His profound humility and imminence in stooping down to redeem and uplift humanity.

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This sermon explores the essence of true worship, emphasizing that it is the most essential aspect of the Christian life. It delves into the nature of God, the impact of sin on worship, and how Jesus Christ restored our ability to worship God in spirit and truth, as prescribed in His Word.

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Pastor Steve Hall preaches from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 on the call to boast only in the Lord. Drawing from Jeremiah 9, he warns against vain glory in wisdom, might, or riches, and contrasts the emptiness of worldly pursuits with the eternal satisfaction found in knowing and glorifying God. Through the cross of Christ, we discover God's incomparable greatness and love, calling us to live every aspect of our lives to His glory.

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