A Sure Hope

The story of Esther teaches us many lessons about strength and endurance. Esther had to make tough choices that put her life at risk. Today, Pastor Dave reminds us that we need to put our old selves, or our fleshly desires, to death. We cannot move forward until we make the choice to follow God, just like Esther did.

Many people believe that God is a god of love. But, we don't hear as often that justice is also central to God's nature. Scripture teaches us that sin has severe consequences for everyone. Today, Pastor Dave clarifies how God provided us with the only path to avoiding the full consequences of sin through Jesus.

Who in your life can you think of needs a light? More specifically, who needs the light of Jesus? As Pastor Dave said, Jesus gave you a compliment, and a challenge… go be that light! In today’s message, you’ll learn how important it is to be the light of Christ in a world that so desperately needs it.

That’s a tough thing to consider. We, as humans, love our things… but shouldn’t we love the Lord more? Shouldn’t we be like the disciples and drop everything to follow Him? Today, Pastor Dave will challenge you to think about what lengths you would go to, to spread the Gospel. Are you willing to drop everything?

We know who will be the ultimate victor. The enemy will try to stop God, but there’s no stopping the Almighty! There’s no stopping Him in the end times, and there’s no stopping Him today. As Pastor Dave will teach, when things don’t seem to be going your way, there’s a God who loves you and is working all things for good.

He sure is, isn’t He? God knows how to take even the smallest little ripples and turn them into tidal waves for His glory. In today’s message, Pastor Dave will teach you all about how God is working in your life, even if you don’t notice it. God has a plan for you, and He will continue to work on you day after day.

What’s God calling you to do for the Kingdom? Today, you’ll hear Pastor Dave teach about Queen Esther’s bold step of faith. She went before the king without an invitation, risking her own life. Following Jesus requires you to take action, to move outside of your comfort zone. Will you say yes to what the Lord wants to do through you?

Have you accepted Jesus’ grace and mercy? In today’s message from Pastor Dave, you’ll learn that Queen Esther risked her life going before the king without an invitation. She was NOT met with death but grace. In the same way, Jesus lavishes you with grace when you go before Him. He offers you life. Will you take it?

Could you be here for such a time as this? In Pastor Dave’s message, you’ll learn about Queen Esther. She willingly risked her life to save her people. Looking back at her story, you can see God’s provincial hand working to prepare her for this. What great things might God be trying to do in and through your life?

The Lord often uses obscure people to bring about His will. In today’s teaching from Pastor Dave, you’ll learn how God used Queen Esther to save the Jewish people from the murderous plot of Haman. Could there be something that the Lord is asking for your help to accomplish? Will you give Him your ‘yes’ today?

When the time comes, will you make a stand for God? In today’s message from Pastor Dave, you’ll hear about Mordecai who refused to bow down and worship an evil man named Haman. Mordecai chose to stay true to God when it would have been easier to follow the crowd. Will you obey God, whatever the cost?

Today you’ll hear in Pastor Dave’s message, about a time when the people of Israel found themselves in a dire situation. God then uses the courage and faith of two of His people to save the Jews. You may never see the impact your actions today, have on someone in the future. What might the Lord be asking you to do in faith?

In today’s message from Pastor Dave, you’ll learn about King Ahasuerus’ search for a new, beautiful queen. This pagan nation prioritized outer beauty above inward. Instead, the Lord cares far more about what your heart looks like. You could be the most beautiful person on the outside, but your character is what truly matters.

In today’s message from Pastor Dave, you’ll hear the story of Queen Esther and learn that the Lord permitted bad things to happen in order to ultimately save His people. Have you ever seen God use the bad situations in your life for good? Next time you’re experiencing a trial, remember that God’s in control.

It doesn’t matter where you’ve been. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done. God’s door is always open for you to come and talk to Him. Praise the Lord for His grace and mercy! In today’s message, Pastor Dave teaches about this gracious and merciful God. Will you step through that door, and talk to Him today?

Pride’s a dangerous thing, isn’t it? We all look for ways to be the kings and queens of our own lives. This is especially true with the ability to sculpt our public image through social media. Today, Pastor Dave teaches that there is only one true king… Jesus Christ. Will you make Jesus the King of your life?

You are a leader in one area of your life or another. There’s no question about that. As Pastor Dave said, good leaders take responsibility for the failures of their people. A good leader also directs their people to the one who can overcome their sins… Jesus. Today, will you be a good leader? Will you point people to Christ?

Aren’t you so glad that God always provides? Sure, things may get tight now and then, but the Lord always provides! When God calls you to do something, consider making your first response a “Yes,” rather than a “How?”. In today’s message, Pastor Dave talks about this, and where God guides, God provides.

Whenever you try to trust and follow God, there will always be someone who will tell you, “You can’t do it”. But today, Pastor Dave shares a great example of a people who didn’t give up because of their detractors. And they had a great way to celebrate it! When you trust God, you’ll have reason to celebrate too!

Sometimes we pray and pray for God to show us His will. We fervently beg Him to grant revival in our hearts, or in our church, or in our nation. But today Pastor Dave asks you the key question: When God speaks, are you listening? Are you ready to do as He leads? Will you trust? Will you follow? Will you obey?

How do you know if your faith is real and genuine? Pastor Dave shares today about some people in the time of Nehemiah who truly understood God’s word. They committed to it by signing a document. You don’t have to put your name on a piece of paper today, but Christ is calling you to that same full commitment – in your heart.

The Bible has a lot of history, a lot of theology, and a lot of poetry. Its contents are rich and varied. Yet, as Pastor Dave shares today, it’s not just literature to improve our minds. It’s God’s way of sharing His joys and His griefs with you. He wrote it to you so that you can understand who He is, and who He created you to be.

When you think about “walls”, what images come to mind? Are they bothersome restrictions to keep you from having fun? Or are they boundaries to protect you from doing something foolish? As Pastor Dave shares today, the walls that God has given you are for your good, to keep you secure in His love and in His will.

Most of the time when we pray, it’s for the needs of the present, or of the future. But how often do we remember in our prayers what God has done in the past? As Pastor Dave shares today, when you pray with thanksgiving for what God has done for you, it will transform the way you approach your prayers about what He will do.

Reading your Bible, and times of prayer, are key components of a vibrant spiritual life. But as Pastor Dave shares today, there are also important things that happen when we gather together. When you’re praying, worshiping, and hearing the word of God with other believers, God is doing an important work in your heart.