The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

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  1. 2d ago

    Their Finest Hour

    Why does life feel like a tangled mess? Esther 7 shows God turning evil’s own trap into a tapestry of redemption, from Haman’s gallows to Jesus’ cross.Esther 7:1—8:2 Unveiled Identity• Esther embraces her own true identity. Unmasked Villainy• Haman falls into his own sinister trap. Unexpected Ascendency• Mordecai rises above his own ambitions. Takeaway: God is weaving a tapestry of redemption for His own eternal glory and for our own everlasting good.

  2. Oct 25

    The Turning of the Tide

    Is God working when He seems silent? Esther 6 reveals how God's hidden providence turns the tide, building trust and hope as we wait for redemption.  Esther 6:1–14 Sleepless Awakening• The Sovereign is presiding. Presumptive Honoring• The Judge is intervening. Ominous Reversing• The Redeemer is beginning. Takeaway: Psalm 121

  3. Oct 18

    Wisdom in Action

    How do you face life's biggest challenges without being ruled by fear? Seek God's wisdom through prayer, planning, patience, and poise.  Esther 5:1–14 PreparationProverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. PlanningProverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” PatienceProverbs 14:29 (paraphrase) “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but he who is impatient exalts folly.” PoiseProverbs 16:32 “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Takeaway: Psalm 37:5–11

  4. Oct 11

    Spiritual Health Made Audible; The Practice of Praise

    Psalm 117A. Who? (v. 1b) B. Why? (v. 2a) C. What? (vv. 1a, 2b): “Praise the Lord!”1. Praise is a command (why that reality troubled C.S. Lewis).2. Why does God command praise?I. Because it is “right” to praise the infinitely glorious and spiritually beautiful God of the BibleII. Because God draws close to us through praise (Psalm 22:3)III. Because praise is the completion of our joy in God 3. Two practical suggestions 4. Why this topic is far weightier and more urgent than it may seem to be at first The goal: That for the glory of God and for the welfare of your soul, you would add to your daily time with the Lord at least two minutes of praise.

  5. Oct 4

    For Such A Time As This

    What if this moment is not random? Trust that God is at work, rekindle your faith, and courageously follow where He leads.Esther 4:1–17 Devastation• It’s time to face reality. Desperation• It’s time to rekindle faith. Determination• It’s time to choose courage. Takeaway: Our times are in His hands.

  6. Sep 27

    In the Shadow of Death

    When death and fear surround us, where is God? Remember the third day, when God turns the story. Even now, He is with us, redeeming our suffering for His glory.  Esther 3:1–15 Ancestral HateThis animosity is generational. Genocidal HorrorThis scheme is satanic. Covenantal HopeThis plight is spiritual. Takeaway: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” —Psalm 23:4

  7. Sep 20

    Daring Faith in a Hostile Culture

    How can we remain faithful in a hostile culture? Like Esther and Mordecai, believers face four dangers as a minority, but God remains faithful through it all.Esther 2:1–23 The Danger of ConformityDare to be different. The Danger of CompromiseDare to be obedient. The Danger of ConcealmentDare to be unashamed. The Danger of CapitulationDare to be faithful. Takeaway: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful.

  8. Sep 13

    Who’s In Charge Here Anyway?

    When the world feels out of control, who is really in charge? God’s hidden hand is at work, holding His people and fulfilling His purposes.   Esther 1:1–22  Projected PowerHistory is full of egomaniacs trying to rule the world.  Personal PowerNever underestimate the influence of quiet refusal.  Providential PowerGod works all things according to the counsel of His will.  Takeaway: God’s hidden hand of history is holding us still.

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