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Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Esther Recap: From Exile to Exaltation | Esther 9:29-10:3 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Have you ever been treated awfully by someone? Did you show restraint or retaliation? Have you ever experienced relief from those same circumstances? How did you respond to God or others? Today, we see God bring justice AND mercy. We see His people experience relief and respond to God with rejoicing. There is much to learn from the character of God and the people of God in today's text! Let's dive in!
In Esther 8, we see God's providential deliverance unfold through the faithful intercession of Esther and Mordecai, pointing us to the greater intercessor, Jesus Christ, whose perfect work secures salvation for His people and calls us to join Him in that mission.
It's said that “sin takes you farther than you want to go, keeps you longer than you want to stay, and costs you more than you want to pay.” Do we conceal or confront sin? What are the consequences of each? Today we see a sobering contrast in characters and find much to learn from God's Word!
In today's text, we see God's providence “turn the tables” on the fate of two people in the book of Esther. One is seeking honor, and the other is showing honor. This great reversal teaches us how to live today by faith and not by sight!
What does it look like to live dependently on God? Is it all sitting and praying, or is their action involved? In other words, how might we live by faith & act wisely? Today, we see a great example and anti-example of this. Let's learn and grow in Christlikeness from God's word this morning!
He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! That's what Christians say to one another on Easter Sunday. But is Easter more than reciting the historical truths of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus? Is Christianity simply understanding and acknowledging those things that happened, or something more? Let's explore what Jesus says about life, death, & resurrection!
How are your crisis management skills? Do you freak out, freeze, or find ways to handle trouble? How would God have us respond to a crisis that comes upon us? Today, we find jewels of wisdom from observing how God's people entrust themselves to their Creator in the defining moments of life . There is much to learn from God's Word this morning!
Guest Preacher - Michael Boys
Ever felt like you do the right things, but there's no recognition for it? Perhaps at work, you are overlooked, and someone less deserving gets the promotion. Maybe that same person makes your life more difficult as a result. Is that fair? Today, we meet the villain of the book of Esther (who gets the promotion) and see His evil plotting & planning against the good guys. To which we might ask, where is God in all of this?
From Brokenness to Redemption | Esther 2:1-18 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Power blinds us to our limitations, but reality often knocks us down to size. Have you ever experienced this humbling kind of thing? In today's text, the King of Persia has this experience. How will he respond? Whose counsel will he listen to? What might God be doing amid the discord? Come, let's learn from God's Word this morning!
Do you believe in “luck,” or do you think everything happens for a reason? When life takes a turn for the worse, are our circumstances random or by design? The book of Esther reminds us that God is at work in His world for His people and purposes, even when it seems like he is absent. Come, let's learn to trust God's sovereign care when we can't understand our circumstances!
Devoted Disciples Trust God's Plans/Providences | Hebrews 11 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Like most things, wealth can consume or drive us to bless others. What kind of relationship do you have with money? Are you generous or greedy? Today, Jesus gives us a dire warning & some encouraging realities of living generously. Let's learn from God's Word!
In today's world, climbing the success ladder by any means necessary is often seen as the way to reach the top. However, is that how it works in God's kingdom? Jesus' disciples seem to think so, but how does Jesus respond? Let's explore how God measures greatness in His kingdom—it might not be what you expect!
We've said prayer, the Word, worship, and witnessing are all key ingredients to being a devoted disciple of Jesus. But do we do all this in isolation or with other disciples? What does God's word tell us about who we are and how we interact with other believers? Come, let's open God's word and see!
Devoted Disciples Tell of God's Gospel: Witness by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Devoted Disciples Worship by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Who do you allow to shape your thoughts and beliefs? What voices & sources do you typically listen to? Reject? One of the marks of a Christian is their commitment to taking God at His Word. Does that describe you, or are their competing voices drowning out the Word? Come, let's learn from the example of Jesus' disciples!
How's your prayer life? When you pray, what do you pray? What's your motive for praying? One of the primary ways we meet and connect with God is through prayer. Today, Jesus shows us a model for our prayer life and asks us to check our motives when we pray. There is much to challenge us in God's Word from today's passage!
Devotion is one's commitment to another through love, loyalty, and service. Who or what receives your devotion? Today, we find out what Jesus says about what makes for a devoted disciple. Let's learn from God's word this morning!
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Christmas Eve Service 2024 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Ever watch how kids respond to gifts they open at Christmas? For some, there's jubilation; for others, there is disinterest and, every once in a while - frustration. God sent us His most costly and needed gift, His Son. Today, we see three ways that people respond to the arrival of King Jesus. Which one are you?
Anticipation of the Newborn King | Matthew 1:1-25 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Invitations. Receiving one makes you feel special, thought of, and a part of something greater than yourself. Did you know that God takes delight in inviting people made in His image to come and be satisfied in Him? As we close the book of Revelation, God reminds us of His invitation. What is it? Come, let's hear & heed the closing invitation of God's Word!
What will heaven be like? Are we just spirits floating through the heavens, strumming harps & endless singing, growing angel wings, or being reincarnated? Believers & unbelievers alike have all kinds of strange ideas about heaven. Today's biblical text gives us some central answers to this burning question. Come, let's learn to take God at His Word this morning!
New Heavens & New Earth | Revelation 21:1-8 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
People joke about hell today as if it is a fictitious place for terrible people or can only be understood as the suffering people might have to go through in this life. Today, people can't imagine a good God punishing forever people who reject Him. But does the Bible treat hell this way? Come, let's take God at His Word this morning!
Have you ever heard the famous line, “power corrupts?” Human leaders tend to reign with a heavy hand and use their power for selfish gain. Today, we come to the rule & reign of Christ. So, how is Christ's reign different? How does Christ use His power? Incredible truths to learn and apply from King Jesus today!
Christians celebrate the first advent of Jesus and long for the second advent when He returns and sets all things right. How will He return? What will mark His return? Today, as we look at the second coming of Christ, we can draw great hope, encouragement, and reverence today for our coming Savior! Let's dive in!
Hallelujah Chorus | Revelation 19:1-10 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
What do you celebrate? What do you cry about? Both responses tell us something about what we hold dear. Today, we see both of these contrasting responses from God's judgment upon the kingdom of this world - much to glean today from the aftermath of God's justice.
The “world” dangles attractive things before us. It pressures us to think, act, and conform to its values. It promises the world at our fingertips. But does it deliver? Is there a more satisfying and God-honoring way of life? Come, let's draw wisdom from God's word today!
Have you ever heard someone say, “The God of the Bible is overly harsh and unfair to us.” Have you ever felt those sentiments in your own life towards God? Is that an accurate statement or do we deserve much worse than what we get from God? There is much to consider today as we look at the most significant judgments in the Bible. Let's learn and grow from God's Word!
Living on Mission - Jerry Vineyard by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
God's wrath and justice - not soft-sounding words to our ears. Not words or verses we put on our coffee cups or our mantles. But, these attributes of God are deeply rooted in His character & actions. Let's understand how God's justice & wrath inform how we think about God's plans, our worship & our witness.
We learned last week how Satan deceives the world. We also saw a call for the saints to endure, have faith, and be wise. What hope do we have to motivate such a response? Let's dive into Revelation 14 & be encouraged by God's eternal gospel that provides hope for today & tomorrow!
“Imitation is the highest form of flattery.” Ever heard that? While that may be true, imitation can also be the highest form of deception. This morning we see the devastating consequences of Satan's cheap imitations & deceptions. Let's gain wisdom from God's word so we might not be deceived by the evil one!
As we resume our study on the Book of Revelation, we will take a step back and ask important questions about why a book like Revelation is important, what we have learned so far in our study, and what do we do with it.
Are you a worrywart? Do the troubles of life paralyze your ability to live as God intended? What might Jesus say about worry and what we should do with it? How might Jesus' instruction on worry differ from that of your therapist? Let's see what Jesus says about our anxieties. Much to learn from God's Word today!
What do you treasure? Whatever you treasure will determine what you spend your time and resources pursuing. Jesus had some thoughts for his disciples about the dangers of chasing things that don't last. Come, let's learn from Jesus' teachings what we should spend our lives chasing and not chasing!
Sometimes, life feels easier when we lower the bar, loosen the standards, or take the easy way out. Can this attitude drift into our lives before God as well? This morning, Jesus defines & raises the bar on what it means to apply God's word to our lives. Come, let's be challenged to learn & grow in godliness this morning!
Salt and Light | Matthew 5:13-16 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Blessed are the Persecuted | Matthew 5:10-12 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Blessed are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Purity- if you hear anyone say they've 100% attained it, you should run the other way! Yet, God purifies us from our sins, and Jesus calls us to a life that pursues purity. With all the confusion that comes with this term- how should we understand it, pursue it, and long for the promised day when we are made 100% pure?
Mercy is often defined as “not getting what you deserve.” Have you ever been in that place where you received someone's kind mercy rather than justice or consequence for what you deserved? Mercy is a sweet gift to give and receive. Come, let's learn & grow in our understanding and application of God's mercy in our lives from the words of Jesus!
Have you ever been so hungry or thirsty that it hurt? How did it feel when you ate that first bite or drank that first drink after being famished? Today, Jesus will use this word picture to make a rich spiritual point to His disciples. What should we spiritually hunger and thirst for? Let's open God's word and see!
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