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Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son. SONGS: Here For You This I Believe (The Creed) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Before The Throne Of God Above Jesus Paid It All

While it would have appeared that God was absent and the fate of the Israelites had been sealed, the Jews were permitted to defend themselves and the feast of Purim was inaugurated in celebration of their great victory. Regardless of what we face, we too can be confident in the great victory secured for us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. 1. The Great Reversal (vs. 9:1-4) 2. The Threat Removed (vs. 9:5-19) 3. The Feast of Purim (vs. 9:20-32) 4. The Future Bright (vs. 10:1-3) SONGS Come Thou Fount Found In You Cornerstone Jesus We Love You In Christ Alone

There is perhaps no greater example in the Bible of the message in Proverbs 16:18 (“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”) than when a seemingly trivial sleepless night begins the downfall of the evil Haman. As a result of Esther’s impassioned plea, Haman’s evil plans are turned against him, his enemy Mordecai is exalted to his position and prominence, and the Jewish people are given right to defend themselves. 1. A sleepless night (vs. 6:1-14) 2. A plot revealed (vs. 7:1-8:2) 3. An impassioned plea (vs. 8:3-6) 4. The tables turned (vs. 8:7-17) SONGS: This Is Amazing Grace God Of The Redeemed I Am Not Alone O Praise The Name (Anástasis) This I Believe (The Creed)

Esther is made aware of the plot against her people and is left with a difficult decision. Boosted by Mordecai’s encouragement, she risks her very life to save her people. 1. An honest reaction (vs. 4:1-3) 2. A growing faith (vs. 4:4-17) 3. An incredible stand (vs. 5:1-8) 4. A jealous man (vs. 5:9-14) SONGS: He Is The Light Stronger All The Poor And Powerless Lord I Need You Commitment Challenge: Gather -- Attend 3 of 4 weekends, be 10 minutes early to prepare heart and meet someone near you Connect -- Connect with someone at Woodmen Grow -- Read Gospel of Mark over next 3 wks Contribute -- Commit to giving 10% of your income, Pray for short term & long term missions

Our good actions, while sometimes seemingly overlooked, could cause us to doubt God’s presence in our lives. These are difficult times and we must persevere in our faith. 1. An obedient daughter (vs. 2:19-20) 2. A heroic servant (vs. 2:21-23) 3. An unbelievable turn (vs. 3:1-2) 4. A mortal enemy (vs. 3:3-6) 5. An evil plot (vs. 3:7-11) 6. A callous man (vs. 3:12-15) SONGS Found In You Always Our God MUSIC VDO: Even Unto Death Came To My Rescue

We cannot always see the consequences of our actions nor what God has planned for us in the future. 1. A Magnificent Kingdom (vs. 1-8) 2. A Fickle King (vs. 1:9-22) 3. A Jewish Girl (vs. 2:1-11) 4. The New Queen (vs. 2:12-18) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb We Will Not Be Shaken Great Are You Lord The Stand

We each have a unique part to play, we must each realize what our part is but more importantly build on the foundation that is Christ and we should boast only in the wisdom and power of God. 1. We are changed (vs. 1-4) 2. We are servants (vs. 5-9) 3. Three Warnings: a. Build wisely (vs. 10-15) b. Build carefully (vs. 16-17) c. Build together (vs. 18-23) SONGS He Is The Light How Deep The Father's Love For Us Waiting Here For You Cornerstone From The Inside Out

What so many have missed, God has revealed to his people. The Spirit searches our very thoughts and gives us the ability to understand the things freely given us by God. In Christ we can interpret spiritual truths and have confidence in this world. 1. The Wisdom of God: The Cross of Christ (vs. 6-9) 2. The Revelation of the Spirit: A Gift Freely Given (vs 10-13) 3. The Mind of Christ: A Selfless Love (vs. 14-16) SONGS Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb When You Walk Into The Room Holy Spirit God I Look To You

In the wisdom of God the gospel of Jesus is a message of folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1. The message of the gospel is something everyone needs to hear (1:18-25) 2. Sharing the Gospel is something every Christian is qualified to do (1:26-31) 3. Salvation is only found in the power of God (2:1-4) SONGS The Lord Our God The Lion And The Lamb O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Stronger

Like Saul, our conversions should have a dramatic impact on our lives – proclaiming the gospel and growing in our faith are not simply hallmarks of Saul’s life, but should be true of each of us. 1. A new life (vs. 19b-22) 2. A new normal (vs. 23-25) 3. A new beginning (vs. 26-30) 4. The church grew (vs. 31) SONGS Come Thou Fount This Is Amazing Grace No Longer Slaves How Deep The Father's Love For Us How He Loves

We must be careful that we do not put limits in our own hearts on what God can do. If Jesus could change Saul, who could be out of his reach? 1. An unlikely candidate (vs. 1-2) 2. A dramatic encounter (vs. 3-9) 3. An obedient follower (vs. 10-17a) 4. A new life (vs. 17b-19a) SONG Alive In You Cornerstone Jesus We Love You God Of The Redeemed Hosanna (B. Fraser)

Detailing the story of the conversion of the Ethiopian, the episode highlights the power of God’s word and the necessity of our timely response. Philip’s unwavering obedience led to a powerful encounter. We too cannot always see in advance the plans of the Lord and must walk by faith, not by sight. 1. A strange request (vs. 26-27a) 2. A searching heart (vs. 27b-35) 3. A decision to follow (vs. 36-38) 4. The gospel goes forth (vs. 39-40) SONGS Love Came Down [J Riddle] You Have Won Me Lord I Need You Death Was Arrested One Thing Remains

1. The resurrection of Jesus was feared (vs. 62-66) 2. The resurrection of Jesus happened (vs. 1-10) 3. The resurrection of Jesus was denied (vs. 11-15) 4. Three days changed everything (vs. 16-20) SONGS Man Of Sorrows Jesus Paid It All O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Our Risen King [Whitman] Forever [Bethel]

Jesus was brutally beaten and mocked before being led away to be crucified. All who passed by derided him – onlookers, the priests, and even those crucified along with him. Being laid in a tomb, the world thought the Son of God was gone. 1. He was mocked & crucified (vs. 27-38) 2. He was mocked & endured (vs. 39-50) 3. The night love died (vs. 51-56) 4. The King was laid to rest (vs. 56-61) SONGS The Wonderful Cross Hallelujah What A Savior Sweetly Broken Scandal Of Grace How Deep The Father's Love For Us Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Man Of Sorrows

We must not allow unforeseen changes to limit our proclamation, even when we suspect that there will be no real fruit, we must proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Persecution breaks out (vs 1b-3) 2. And the gospel… a. Moves forward (vs 4-13) b. Brings reconciliation (vs 14-17) c. Reveals hard hearts (vs 18-24) d. Spreads beyond (vs 25) SONGS Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Take Heart God I Look To You Jesus Son Of God Only King Forever

Living in an age of seemingly unprecedented relativism, we must at times unapologetically point to the truth and call for repentance. Though to do so may come at great cost to us. 1. Stephen’s accusation (vs. 51-53) 2. Stephen’s witness (vs. 54-56) 3. Stephen’s death (vs. 7:57-8:1a) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Jesus Paid It All God With Us (Torwalt) Forever Reign Man Of Sorrows