The Parable of the Sower teaches that only a prepared heart is able to truly receive the word of God. What is the condition of your heart and what must be done to prepare it to hear the truth? Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Through the Story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus reveals that God seeks and celebrates the return of the lost. Therefore, we should seek and celebrate the return of the lost. Luke 15:11-32

Using a story about a man who fails to extend the grace that has been extended to him, Jesus challenges His followers to practice forgiveness. Matthew 18:21-35

Haman is dealt with, but now Esther and Mordecai must leverage their power to save the Jews. We see the Feast of Purim established as a result and learn lessons from the book as a whole. Ester 8-10

God's sovereignty is without question. He will do what he plans to do (Isaiah 55:8-9). It's our privilege and priority to participate in God's sovereign plan regardless of the cost. Esther 5:1 - 8:2

We learn through Esther's story that every circumstance in our lives is either directed or allowed by a Sovereign God to place us where we are and where he wants us to be for such a time as this to accomplish His plan and purpose. Esther 3:1--4:17

In Esther 1-2, we see the Silent Sovereignty of God play out as the saga begins inside of the Persian kingdom, and a young orphan Jewess finds herself made Queen of Persia. We can be reminded that God is active in the ordinary. Esther Chapters 1-2

God has revealed Himself through the Scriptures to make us like Christ. If you want Scripture to change your life, you have to be a hearer and doer of the Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 // 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 // James 1:21-25

In the message, we look to our past and our future to follow Jesus by faith today. God is calling us out of chaos and into His sovereign plan. Step out in faith. Hebrews 11-13

Because we have confidence in a great priest, we should do the work together of the church, without throwing away our confidence. Hebrews 10:1-39