Alright, we’re back to semi-normal around here, so that means two sermons per Sunday. That should hold true until the last Sunday in October.
Morning Sermon: Obedience in the Midst of Chaos: A Lesson from Esther
Outline
Sept 21 AM Esther from Doug Hibbard on Vimeo.
Evening Sermon: The Mighty Acts of God Psalm 105
Outline
Psalm 105 from Doug Hibbard on Vimeo.
Morning Outline: Esther
We serve God in the chaos of life, even when we cannot see how He is working.
I. (3 minutes) Front Porch: We serve God in the chaos of life, even when we cannot see how He is working.
A. Today, we are looking at Esther--yes, the whole book. Rather than highlighting one particular passage, I want us to consider the entire story of Esther, Haman, and Purim
B. Delivery of sentence: How do we serve God in the chaos of life? How do we handle it when we cannot see how He is working?
C. Transition
II. (3 minutes) Entryway:
A. Do we really need to talk about chaos in life?
B. Ok, let's talk: jobs--running to and fro, seeking to survive.
C. This is life for far too many of us--
1. How many nights are you home?
2. For some of you, average that over the year--I know you're not home at harvest time
III. (2-3 minutes) Hallway:
A. Unknown authorship, post-exilic-
B. Some of the Jews have returned
C. Esther addresses the situation of those who remain in the Persian capital
IV. (3-5 minutes, only if necessary) Sitting Room:
A. Historicity: there are some questions, however there are evidences that support the possibility
B. Do not underestimate the whims of authoritarian kings--Vashti may have returned
C. Ahasuerus=Xerxes I (most sources) 485-465 (time of construction of Parthenon
D. Banquet was likely war planning/celebration: related to Thermopylae (SPARTA!!!)
V. (5-7 minutes) Kitchen:the book of Esther highlights these aspects of theology:
A. God is sovereign even when anonymous
B. God is capable of keeping His promises
C. God's people always have enemies
VI. (7-9 Minutes) Dining Room (personal growth)/Living Room (immediate life application)
A. Dining Room (personal growth): Our inability to see God at work does not mean He is not
B. Living Room (immediate life application): What is one step of obedience to God in your work right now?
10:10 ->no plundering: remember that the goal is not to deprive others of what they have, nor is it truly revenge but it is to spread the Word of God
VII. (3-5 Minutes) The Door: wide world impact
A. Do not lay down your rights--
B. Also, do not sit idly by while others are deprived of theirs!
C. Proclaim, boldly, who you are.
Evening Outline: Psalm 105
I. (3 minutes) Front Porch: God provides, disciplines, and empowers that we might obey Him and praise Him!
A. Psalm 105
II. (3 minutes) Entryway: Does it seem like the world does not reflect the work of God
III. (2-3 minutes) Hallway: A post-exilic Psalm
A. Authorship is uncertain--
B. Reflects Israel after the Exile
V. (5-7 minutes) Kitchen: God's glory is clear, even through judgment and salvation
VI. (7-9 Minutes) Dining Room (personal growth)/Living Room (immediate life application)
A. Dining Room (personal growth): The value of knowing what God hath done
B. Living Room (immediate life application): Implement efforts to learn more and teach more
VII. (3-5 Minutes) The Door: wide world impact: Our worship includes recounting and remembering what God has done. Do not be silent about all of His works
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