August 24, 2014Passage:  Esther 8:1 – 10:3Speaker:  Josh Holland I. Jesus is all the power you need.  (8:1-10)            A. All authority has been given to Jesus.  (v1-2, 7; cf. Matt. 28:18)            B. God loves you already.  (v3-6) II. The message needs to be proclaimed and claimed.  (8:11-9:16)            A. The power of sin and death is…

August 17, 2014Passage:  Esther 7:1-10Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Grace frees us from fear’s grip. I. Grip grace, not glory.  (7:1-2)            A. Nothing you have can save you.  (Lk. 9:25)            B. Worship the God who gives grace.  (Jas. 1:17) II. All are gripped by sin.  (7:3-4)            A. Slavery is the Bible’s picture of sin.            B. Sin…

August 10, 2014Passage:  Esther 5:6 – 6:14Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God wants to replace your pride with Christ-like-humility. I. He strips away pride.  (5:6-14)            A. God will accomplish His work in your life.  (v6-8)            B. Christ’s cross confronts and convicts.  (v9)            C. Let the Holy Spirit strip away your masks.  (v 10-14) II. His stripes…

August 3, 2014Passage:  Esther 4:1 – 5:5Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Humbly turn and boldly come to the table of Grace. I. Respond humbly.  (4:1-9)            A. The law reveals my shame.  (v 1-3, 8)            B. Don’t cover up with comforts of the world. (v4)            C. The law requires a royal intervention.  (v8) II. Turn from self-preservation.…