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What’s Unnoticed by People Is Never Forgotten by God Scripture References Primary text Esther 6:1 Other references Esther 5:1 Esther 6:2 Esther 6:11 Esther 7:10 Overview Week four of the Esther serie…
For Such a Time as This Scripture References Esther 4 Esther 4:1 Esther 4:15 Overview We often wait for complete certainty before we move, yet God normally gives only the next step. Esther 4 shows Es…
Choose Faith Over Comfort Scripture References Esther 3:1 Esther 3:6 Esther 3:13 Overview God never positions His people merely for comfort; He positions them for purpose. Walking through Esther 3–4,…
Just Because God Feels Silent Doesn’t Mean He’s Absent Scripture References Esther 1:10 11 Overview The book of Esther never mentions God’s name, yet His fingerprints cover every scene. In chapter 1 …
Choose Presence Over Convenience Scripture References John 1:1 Acts 2 Overview John wrote that some messages are “too special for a letter”—they need to be shared face to face. Pastor Craig used that…
Digging Ditches in Dry Places Scripture References 2 Kings 3:9 2 Kings 3:14 2 Kings 3:15 Overview “Your greatest need becomes a gift when it drives you to depend on God.” Using the story of three thi…
Turn, Serve, Wait: Living Ready in the Last Days Scripture References Primary text 1 Thessalonians 1 Other references Acts 17 2 Timothy 3 John 15 Overview We are already living in the last days—the p…
Open Doors, Closed Doors, and Everyday Choices: Following God’s Guidance Scripture References Acts 16 1 Corinthians 16 Overview God’s will is not always a spectacular whisper from heaven; much of the…
Your Happiness Matters to God Scripture References Matthew 5 Overview The message dismantles the myth that God is indifferent to human happiness. Beginning with Jesus’ first public sermon in Matthew …
His Story Written on Our Hearts Opening Moments “In the beginning there were words… His pen was life, his paper the earth, his purpose, his love.” The gathering opened with this poetic meditation on …
We Are the Risen Church Overview Death prowls through every corner of human life, but it is not the last word. This spoken word sermon personifies death, catalogs the many places we feel its sting, a…
A Christmas Wake Up Call Opening Moments No formal welcome—just a living room clash. Daniel stumbles on his wrapped camera, Dad explodes, and Mom stands in the middle trying to keep the season intact…
From Light Bulb to Action: A Coaching Approach to Personal Growth Overview Personal development follows a repeatable pattern that begins with a “light bulb moment”—the instant you realize something m…
“Thirty Days to Live Loved” Opening Moments (Transcript offers no opening prayers or songs; sharing begins straight from the heart.) Testimonies Speaker: Husband facing serious illness • Key desire f…
Developing a Coaching Approach to Leadership Overview Great coaches don’t fix people; they draw out what is already inside. This session laid out three daily habits that create that kind of influence…
Christ Is Risen — A Call to Rise with Him Overview A sung refrain and spoken word poem celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and its power over death. The piece moves from inviting every sinner to run to the…
Stand Firm and Act Like Men Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 16:13 14 1 Peter 5:6 11 Other references Philippians 4 John 10 1 Corinthians 6 Ephesians 6 Mark 2 1 John 4:10 Romans 8:1 Ov…
Good Intentions Are Not Enough Overview The message confronts a hard reality: our heartfelt attempts to help the poor can accidentally deepen their pain. Like a doctor who treats symptoms but misses …
Stuck at Entry Level, Ready to Advance Key Moments & Quotations Pastor: “Is it financial, recognition, or position that’s most frustrating to you about your role at Dell?” Me: “It’s an entry level po…
Offering Perspective & Setting SMART Goals Key Moments & Quotations “One of the most difficult things for coaches to get is when do I offer my perspective, how much do I offer?” – Trainer Appropriate…
Created to Empower, Not to Fix Scripture References Luke 4 Overview God’s mission is not about outsiders arriving with all the answers; it is about recognizing the dignity, gifts, and leadership God …
Light in the Dark: God’s Nearness and Our Response after the Oklahoma Tornado Scripture References Primary text Psalm 34:18 Psalm 112:4 Other references 2 Corinthians 9:11 Matthew 25:40 James 5:16 Ov…
Trusting God With Family and Ministry Timing Key Moments & Quotations Counselor: “So am I hearing you correctly that maybe the timing is what you're wrestling with…?” Husband’s desire: “He wants us t…
Relief, Restoration, and the Power of Long Term Relationships Overview Treating symptoms without addressing the real illness never brings health; in the same way, giving quick aid without seeing the …
Blessed Is the Home That Hungers for Christ’s Righteousness Overview The poem sermon exposes the disconnect between the pleasant slogan “Bless this home” and the hidden sin, pain, and hypocrisy insid…
First Night of Rehearsals for “AP Movies 2012” Main Topics • Opening night of choreography and staging rehearsals • Team roles: choreography, dance, blood effects, set and music cues • Safety and pro…
Dreaming of a Fundraising Consulting Venture Key Moments & Quotations Kayla: “What would be at this point the most beneficial thing for you to walk away with from this conversation?” Self: “Some next…
Widening the Circle of Mentors Key Moments & Quotations Pastor coach: “Have you thought about involving someone other than you as part of the solution?” Me: “I’ve got some guys that really need help …
Wrestling with Home, Space & Stewardship Key Moments & Quotations Self: “I’ve been really thinking about our home … we need to possibly think about downsizing and moving to a smaller house.” Self: “I…
Building Trust and Guiding Change: Keys to Effective Coaching Conversations Overview Effective coaching begins with genuine rapport, moves forward by recognizing where a person is in the change proce…
