Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

The Surprising Power of God’s Providence

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Esther 5:9 - 7:10

Sermon Points: 

1. Pride: Haman's grandiose longing for power.
2. Providence: God's quiet-but-powerful control.
3. Protection: Haman & Mordecai trade places.

Primary Claim: The quiet providence of God is more powerful than the grandiose pride of our enemies.

Application Points:

1. Don't fear the grandiose pride of our enemies.
2. Have faith in the quiet providence of our God.

Standing with God & His People

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Esther 4:1 - 5:8

Primary Claim: It may seem dangerous to stand with God & his people, but we must.

Sermon Points:

Three Reasons We Must Stand with God & His People:

1. He will deliver his people, with or without us.

2. We cannot escape the risk of pershing.

3. God may use us in powerful ways.

Application Points:

Three Ways to Stand with God & His People:

1. Courageously
2. Winsomely
3. Patiently

Will He Still Deliver Us?

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Esther 2:19-3:15

Primary Claim: It may not seem like our God will deliver us...but He will.

Application Points:

1. Expect opposition from an unjust world.
2. Count on the deliverance of a sovereign God.

Two Kinds of Power

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Esther 1:1 - 2:18

Sermon Points:

 

1. The Grandiose Power of King Ahasuerus

2. The Under-stated Power of our God

Primary Claim: God’s power may not seem grandiose, but it is great nonetheless.

Application Questions

Two questions about power:

 

1. Do we believe that God is still powerful?
2. Will we rely on His power, or another kind?

God’s Will for You in Suffering

Preacher: Craig Legel

Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Sermon Points:

1. Don't be surprised or fearful OF IT.
2. Rejoice with Jesus IN IT.
3. Do good while trusting & glorifying God THROUGH IT.

Much More: The Benefits of Justification

Preacher: Mike Bullmore

Passage: Romans 5:1-11

Sermon Points:

1. We have peace with God.
2. We have access to Grace.
3. We have Hope.
4. We have Joy in suffering.
5. Assurance of absolute safety on judgement day.
6. We rejoice in God.

Application Points:

1. Treasure this Gospel.
2. Express your Gratitude to God, express your Joy.

No Perfect People Allowed

Preacher: Kirk Miller (CrossWay Milwaukee)

Passage: Mark 2:13-17

Primary Claim: Jesus has come, not for those who think they are well, but for those who know they are sick with sin.

Apocalyptic Proportions

Preacher: Mike Matheson (Grace Church)

Passage: Daniel 7:1-28

Primary Claim: The nations rage, Jesus rules, and his people will reign with him.

Sermon Points:

1. The Nations Rage - The Vision of Four Beasts (vs 1-8)
    
    
2. Jesus Rules - The Son of Man before the Ancient of Days (vs 9-14)
    
    
3. His People Will Reign With Him - The Saints of the Most High (vs 15-28)

Contentment Below

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 4:10-23

Primary Claim: It is God above who provides all we need for contentment below.

Sermon Points: 

1. When we’re blessed with abundance & plenty:

   • Let’s be truly thankful for the gifts we receive “below.”
2. When we’re faced with hunger & need:
   
   • Let’s find true contentment in the strength of God above.

Peace From Above

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 4:2-9

Claim: The heavenly King Jesus wants to help us through earthly conflict.

Sermon Point: The peace we need: The Peace of God in heaven.

Application Points:

We pursue this peace from above by:

1. By rejoicing in the Lord always
2. By relating to one another reasonably
3. By bringing our anxiety to God
4. By dwelling on what is good
5. By practicing the way of the Gospel