Summit Church Garden City

Songs of Christmas 1 - Pastor Ovi

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

 

Three relationships of peace:

1. Peace with God

2. Peace with ourselves

3. Peace with others

Esther 10 - Pastor Ovi

Closing observations on Esther:

 

1. Kings rule over nations, but God rules over them both

2. Important ministry work is often done by those not in vocational ministry

3. Women play important roles in God’s kingdom

4. God is relentlessly committed to caring for His people

5. In the end, God wins and His people rejoice

Esther 9 - Pastor Ovi

In our latest sermon, Esther 9, we see 3 reversals:

1. You don’t have to die with your family

2. You don’t have to have all your questions answered

3. You don’t have to live a greedy life

 

But above all, Jesus is the better reversal.

Esther 8 - Florin Leahu

Esther 8 and Our Salvation

 

V 1-2: New Birth, a paradigm shift

V 3-6: Baptism, Identity

V 9-14: Two decrees, damnation and salvation

V 15-17: Glorification, A Christian hope

 

Take aways:

1. God remains faithful to Israel under judgement. 

2. God raises up people. Do not despise the position God has put you in, He can use you in your unique position.

3. God is in control and will act when He sees fit. We can rest and trust God even with injustice running about because we know God is on the throne and He has provided a rock. “I might tremble on the rock but the rock never trembles.”

Esther 7 - Raz Iagar

In Esther chapter 7, we focus on 3 characters:

1. The Illustrious Coward
2. The Powerful Fool
3. The Faithful Servant

 

There is much to learn from the book of Proverbs as well in this part of the story. Will Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews finally be saved from genocide?

Esther 6 - Pastor Lucas

Looking at Haman's pride in chapter 6, here are some questions we need to ask ourselves. What do we believe will satisfy but never does? Do we believe we deserve more because we already have so much? Do we grow through our humiliation, or do we just ignore or avoid it?

Esther 5 - Pastor Ovi

We are going to take a look at the emotional spectrum of Haman and the fact that when his idol is fed, he is happy, and when his idol is threatened, he gets violent. If you’re not sure what your idol is then follow your emotions. What do you get super emotional about?

Esther 4 - Pastor Lucas

The plot thickens in chapter four as Esther is forced to step out in faith and devise a plan to save her people. What is God trying to teach us from Esther's conversations with Merdocai throughout chapter four? 

Esther 3 - Pastor Ovi

Esther chapter three gives us a chance to look at 3 things that complicate our life to the point of discouragement, despair, and chaos. They are the sins, the mistakes, and the tragedies in our lives. As we look at these three things in the story of Esther and how they pain people’s lives, it is good to remember that God puts these stories in Scripture for our instruction, encouragement, and correction.

Esther 2 - Pastor Ovi

Although nations and rulers change, the human heart never changes. Chapter two is a reminder that God is a faithful and committed God to save His people from their sin and brokenness.