"Rising From The Canvas" - Esther 9:1-6, 10

Sermon Outline- March 27, 2022

Title: Rising From The Canvas

Text: Esther 9:1-6,10

Quote: God is ever a turn of the page from a turn-on-a-dime turnaround.

Points:

I. Assembling For The Fight ( vv. 1-4)

II. Focusing On The Fight ( vv. 5-6, 10)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time the Lord Almighty raised you from the canvas? Did you praise Him or complained about being on the canvas?

2. Why do you think we don’t see more unity amongst the saints of God? Why do we not see our strength in assembling with one another?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on what we should do when tempted to retaliate?

4. Which of the “two-roads” do you travel on the most? ( i.e. forgiveness/retaliation)

5. When was your last reversal of fortune?

Ministry Opportunities:

30th – Corporate Prayer- Praise Night 7-7:45pm

30th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:1-2

2nd- Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

"Poetic Spiritual Boomerang" - Esther 7:1-10

Sermon Outline-March 20, 2022

Text: Esther 7:1-10

Title: Poetic Spiritual Boomerang

Quote: Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow it empties today of its strength.

Points:

I. Revealing Hope and Courage ( vv. 1-6)

II. Experiencing Consequences and Death ( vv. 7-10)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you a confrontation avoider? Are you a confrontation lover? Are you only will to confront when the Lord leads you to confront?

2. Do you struggle with worrying?

3. Do you take courage in yourself more than taking courage in God?

4. Have you been guilty of waiting on the “perfect time” and not the “right time”?

5. What did you learn from our discussion of the three things are petitions before the King should include?

6. Do you struggle with attacking the person more than attacking the problem?

Ministry Opportunities:

23rd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

23rd – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Titus 1:1-4)

2nd – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

5th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm

Coming Before The Lord Almighty - Esther 4:1-8

Sermon Outline- February 6, 2022

Title: Coming Before The Lord Almighty

Text: Esther 4:1-8

Quote: One should not hide one’s concern in crisis situations.

Points:

I. Mordecai’s Reaction ( vv. 1-3)

II. Mordecai’s Request (vv. 4-8)

Sermon Application:

1. In times of crisis, is your faith elevated or your fear? Do you hide your concern in crisis situations?

2. What did you think of the spiritual nugget: My sin but our consequences? Do you think about how our obedience and disobedience impact others?

3. When was the last time you mourned for the people of God? When was the last time mourn for your sin?

4. Have you been guilty of trying to cover grief without first determining the cause of it?

Ministry Opportunities:

9th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:45pm

9th- Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 13:10-14)

When Life Seems Unfair - Esther 3:1-6

Outline-January 30, 2022

Text: Esther 3:1-6

Title: When Life Seems Unfair

Quote: God is always working on behalf of His people-sometimes seeming acts of happenstance.

Points: I. Unwilling To Bow ( vv. 1-2)

II. Unwilling To Control ( vv. 3-6)

Application:

1. Have you ever felt like life is unfair? Have you ever felt like you were overlooked? How did you respond?

2. Do you struggle with honoring people due honor for the position they hold? How are you living out 1 Peter 2:13-14,17 and Romans 13:7?

3. How did you fare on the “Honor Test” of today’s message?

Ministry Opportunities:

1st-4th – Moody Founders’ Week

2nd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

2nd-Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 13:6-11

5th- No Regrets Men’s Conference- Live Streaming-8:00-1:15

It’s A Family Affair - Esther 2:1-11

Outline-January 16, 2022

Title: It’s A Family Affair

Text: Esther 2:1-11

Quote: God in His grace does not discard us but delivers us and deploys us for His purposes.

Points:

I. King’s New Family (vv. 1-4)

II. Family History (vv. 5-7)

III. Family Secrets ( vv. 8-11)

Application:

1. What do you think of the following statement: Decisions made in haste and anger often lead to remorse?

2. Have you confessed to God your decision made out of anger?

3. What do you think of the following statement: We need to seek counsel that fuels our faith other than our flesh?

4. What do you think of the following statement: The soft butter of their convictions melted against the warm knife of pragmatism?

5. Have you ever been guilty of hiding/concealing your faith? What did you learn from today’s message concerning concealing our faith?

Ministry Opportunities:

19th- Corporate Prayer – 7-7:45pm

19th- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Application and 2 Corinthians 13)

There’s A Party Going On-Part 2 - Esther 1:10-14,17-20

Text: Esther 1:10-14,17-20

Title: There’s A Party Going On-Part 2

Quote: Submission is knowing when to duck, so God can hit your husband. (TE)

Points:

I. Rejecting the King’s Invitation (vv. 10-12)

II. Counsel About the King’s Invitation (vv. 13-18)

III. Consequences of Rejecting the King’s Invitation (vv. 19-20)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time you found yourself in social gathering that quickly

turned an ungodly setting?

2. What did you learn from our discussion of a woman’s body from the

woman’s perspective? From the man’s perspective?

3. What did you learn from our 3 “Remember” points?

4. What did you learn from our “control” lessons?

Ministry Opportunity:

12 th - Corporate Prayer 7-7:45pm

12 th - Corporate Bible Study- Application Time ( Corinthians 12)

There’s A Party Going On-Part 1 - Esther 1:1-4,7-9

Outline-January 2, 2022

Text: Esther 1:1-4,7-9

Title: There’s A Party Going On-Part 1

Quote: Tough times can trigger poor decisions

Points:

I. Host and Guests ( vv. 1-4)

II. Luxurious Accommodations ( vv. 7-9)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about God’s Providence? How can you implement this

understanding in 2022?

2. What do you think of the following quote: “Listen to the whisper of God

behind the roar of your circumstances”?

3. Have you ever thought my life would be so much better in only . . .?

4. Do you struggle with believing in God even when you don’t see God at

work?

Ministry Opportunities:

5 th - Corporate Prayer- 7pm-7:45pm

5 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 12:19-21