Esther

God Makes the Way! - John Nichols

August 13, 2023 • Esther 6—10

God arranges, changes and controls the past and present to bring about a Future reality for your good and His Glory It is possible to see God's Providence in the Present. Realities to see God's Providence in the present: 1. God make a way! 2. God has the final word. 3. God is always present. 4. The Devil will hang. ( God fights for the good)

Hammers and Screwdrivers [ Ester P.2]- John Nichols

July 9, 2023 • John Nichols • Esther 2:19–23

Be Thoughtful with how faith is demonstrated. All God Given Roles are Valid and important Disciples want people to see Jesus living in them. Be thoughtful with non-believers Disciples treat all people honorably Our works reveal whom we love. A light on a hill cannot be hidden [ Matthew 5-14-16]

Plans and Passivity ( Ester 5) - John Nichols

August 6, 2023 • Esther 5

God arranges, changes and controls the Past and Present to bring about a Future reality for your God and His Glory If you don't plan for a partnership with God, he will work around you. If you want to walk with God, plan on stepping out in faith without knowing how things will end. Reject Passivity Take a risk for the Glory of God Be in position to be used by God. Don't Wait to know why.

Ester P. 4 - Providence and Wisdom - John Nichols

July 23, 2023 • Esther 4

God arranges things in the past or present to help his people in the future. God arranges , changes, and controls the past and future to bring about a future reality for your good and His glory. We choose to be tools of God's Providence or not. God works through or around us. Anywhere you go God can work through you.

Fighting Sin ( Ester Part 3)- John NIchols

July 16, 2023 • John Nichols • Esther 3

Actions say Far more than Words The Way we respond to disappointment matters. Sin is not stagnant [Sin is crouching at the door] Partial obedience is disobedience The cross of Jesus meets every need. Mordecai's refusal to bow to Hamman was an invitation for God to do what God Promised.

Ester Part 1 [A Time Such as This] - John Nichols

June 25, 2023 • John Nichols • Esther 1:1—2:18

God Works in All Circumstances We see a terrible king in this story but we serve a perfect Jesus. Unredeemed Disappointment (Anger) makes bad situations worse You can be a good influence in any situation. Evil is never strong as it appears. Ester was winning favor in the eyes of all who saw her. Even in the most terrible scenario, you can act like a follower of God Everybody will fall to the name of Jesus

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For Such A Time